[2023] NZIACDT 29 — DT v Li (Li Li)

Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal · decided 11 December 2023 · adviser: Li Li

The tribunal's published summary

Sanctions / adviser failed to provide client an opportunity to review s61 requests before lodgement, failed to indicate whether second s61 request was likely to be futile and advise of risks, and failed to have second written agreement for second s61 request / Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007, s3, s50, s51 / Code of Conduct 2014, cl1, cl9a, cl9b, cl18a / HELD / first appearance before Tribunal / gravity of offending at lower end of moderate / adviser accepted all wrongdoing early / has made changes to her practice, so a repeat of conduct is unlikely / adviser has been mature and professional in disciplinary process / fee paid for second s61 request wasted / professional obligations breached are important safeguards to clients / breach had no implications for client as adviser’s mistakes did not cause client’s unlawful status or financial loss / compensation therefore not appropriate / adviser censured / ordered to pay $1,500 financial penalty / ordered to refund fees of $920

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