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1. Unnikrishnan v Goldsmith [2017] NZIACDT 22 (29 September 2017) [pdf, 234 KB]

   ...[2.1] Ms Goldsmith gave incorrect advice regarding what is required for a person to apply for a student visa to study in a New Zealand educational facility. Essentially, she said enrolment was necessary, whereas an offer of a place and a payment of fees is sufficient. Ms Goldsmith gave advice that it was effectively impossible to deal with the polytechnic because its staff did not understand the process. Accordingly, she advised her client to study at university, as its staff did un...

2. [2020] NZIACDT 47 - IK v Tian (3 November 2020) [pdf, 222 KB]

   ...any evidence. Decision of the Tribunal [12] The Tribunal found that Ms Tian had failed to: (1) provide the complainant with a written agreement covering the student or s 61 visa applications; (2) provide the complainant with invoices for fees and disbursements; (3) provide the complainant with receipts for cash payments; (4) confirm in writing to the complainant when applications were lodged and to make ongoing timely updates; and (5) maintain a well-managed filing system in...

3. Application for Write off/Exemption legal aid [pdf, 516 KB]

   ...not living with you but who you support financially. Do you have any financially dependent children? • a wife or husband A partner is: No Yes How many? How many live with you? 11. Do you have a partner? No Yes Name of partner • a civil union partner • a de facto partner (someone with whom you have a relationship in the nature of marriage) Partner’s date of birth Change in financial means 12. Have you provided a statement of your financial position to Legal Aid in...

4. [2020] NZIACDT 50 - KX v Ji (2 December 2020) [pdf, 225 KB]

   ...Technology (comprising most of the content of LAWS 6015 according to Mr Ji); (3) supervision as a provisional licence holder until he has completed the training, if the Tribunal is not confident he can practise independently; and (4) refunding the fees paid by the complainant ($2,000) and reimbursing her legal expenses. JURISDICTION [30] The Tribunal’s jurisdiction to impose sanctions is set out in the Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007 (the Act). Having heard a comp...

5. Write Off Application Form [pdf, 514 KB]

   ...not living with you but who you support financially. Do you have any financially dependent children? • a wife or husband A partner is: No Yes How many? How many live with you? 11. Do you have a partner? No Yes Name of partner • a civil union partner • a de facto partner (someone with whom you have a relationship in the nature of marriage) Partner’s date of birth Change in financial means 12. Have you provided a statement of your financial position to Legal Aid in...

6. [2021] NZREADT 46 - Tapu (23 August 2021) [pdf, 270 KB]

   ...make any order. In Cui, compensation was sought but not granted, as the Tribunal concluded that the purchaser had not demonstrated that any compensation was justified. In Robson, the complainants sought an order that the licensee repay legal fees of $6,060.50 (in relation to advice given as to their rights and remedies following the non-disclosure), but the Complaints Assessment Committee declined to make an order on the grounds that it would amount to compensation, which the Commit...

7. [2023] NZREADT 1 - CAC 1904 v Bright (16 January 2023) [pdf, 129 KB]

   ...effect, by consent, as all or part of a final determination of the complaint: (c) order that the licensee apologise to the complainant: (d) order that the licensee undergo training or education: (e) order the licensee to reduce, cancel, or refund fees charged for work where that work is the subject of the complaint: (f) order the licensee— (i) to rectify, at his or her or its own expense, any error or omission; or (ii) where it is not practicable to rectify the error or omissio...

8. [2024] NZIACDT 14 – SC v Murthy (23 April 2024) [pdf, 166 KB]

   ...Authority, assisted by counsel. It was noted that Ms Murthy had: 1. Failed to obtain Immigration NZ’s file for this high risk case. 2. Made a completely hopeless application which was statute-barred. [17] The complainant sought a refund of the fees paid, compensation for his wasted costs and stress, together with cancellation of Ms Murthy’s licence. [18] The Authority formally wrote to Ms Murthy on 29 November 2023 setting out the particulars of the complaint and seekin...

9. [2024] NZIACDT 29 INZ v Li (6 December 2024) [pdf, 253 KB]

   ...in the place for his signature.1 There is an electronic signature of Ms Li. The date of 16 August 2023 appears with both “signatures”. The service specified was a work visa under the accredited employer instructions and the professional fee was $1,500. [9] An invoice (16 August 2023) for $2,250 (including Immigration NZ’s fee) was issued by the agency. It was addressed to the client. MQ paid the invoice. 1 Client services agreement (16 August 2023) at 4; BoD at 060....

10. [2024] NZIACDT 30 INZ v Li (6 December 2024) [pdf, 250 KB]

    ...in the place for his signature.1 There is an electronic signature of Ms Li. The date of 22 August 2023 appears with both “signatures”. The service specified was a work visa under the accredited employer instructions and the professional fee was $1,500. [7] An invoice (22 August 2023) for $2,250 (including Immigration NZ’s fee) was issued by the agency. It was addressed to the client. MQ paid the invoice on the same day. [8] MQ sent documents concerning the client to M...