[2026] NZIACDT 43 — BE v Ganeshkumar (Meera Ganeshkumar)

Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal · decided 14 July 2026 · adviser: Meera Ganeshkumar

The tribunal's published summary

Professional responsibilities and professional practice / Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007, s442 / Code of Conduct 2014, cl1, cl2a, cl2e, cl8c, cl17b, cl17c, cl18a, cl18b, cl19c, cl22, cl26aiii, cl26b, cl26d, cl26e / breach of cl1 / falsely advised of date visa application lodged / dishonest communication / failed to provide draft visa application for review / breach of cl2a / breached relationship of trust and confidence / breach of cl8c, 19c / failed to disclose provisional status, supervisor’s name and requirement for supervision / breach of cl18a, 17b, 18b / failed to provide a written agreement or otherwise provide and explain summary of responsibilities and significant matters in a service agreement / breach of cl22 / failed to provide invoice / breach of cl26b / failed to notify date visa application lodged / breach of cl26aiii, cl26d, cl26e / failed to maintain copies of written communications and a well-managed filing system / sanctions to follow

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