[2026] NZIACDT 40 — NM v Nantes-Bautista (Josenia Bautista Nantes)

Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal · decided 30 June 2026 · adviser: Josenia Bautista Nantes

The tribunal's published summary

Sanctions / adviser gave incorrect advice on eligibility for residence / Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007, s3, s50, s51 / Code of Conduct 2014, cl1, cl17c, cl18b, cl26b / five breaches of four obligations / most serious was fundamental mistake concerning visa criteria / adviser admits wrongdoing / first appearance before Tribunal / adverse publicity of limited relevance to sanctions / further training unnecessary, noting commitment to ongoing professional development and remedial actions / censured and fined $3,000 / ordered to pay $5,690 refund for wasted fees / compensation refused, claimed costs not caused by wrongdoing, emotional damages refused

Read the full decision (PDF, Ministry of Justice)

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