[2026] NZIACDT 2 — NO v Ellis (James Ellis)

Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal · decided 15 January 2026 · adviser: James Ellis

The tribunal's published summary

Sanctions / dviser failed to confirm in writing discussions with client relating to incomplete financial evidence / adviser unprofessionally communicated with tertiary institute following decline of student visa, taking potentially damaging gratuitous ‘swipe’ at client once engagement was terminated / Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007, s442 / Code of Conduct 2014, cl1, cl26c / two breaches of Code / adviser’s first appearance before Tribunal / low overall gravity of wrongdoing / adviser accepted disciplinary findings and has since introduced improvements in practice to record and confirm material discussions in writing / adviser cautioned and fined $1,000

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