Auckland immigration adviser censured and ordered to pay compensation over excessive fees
An immigration adviser has been censured and ordered to pay refunds and compensation after overcharging a client for visa services.
An Auckland immigration adviser has faced disciplinary action for charging a client significantly more than appropriate for visa services. The adviser was ordered to pay $9480 in refunds and compensation. The case highlights concerns about excessive fees charged by some immigration advisers.
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Client learned visa was declined a year later, adviser ordered to pay $9480
An Auckland immigration adviser has been censured and ordered to pay $9480 in refunds and compensation.
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Auckland immigration adviser hit with $11k bill over excessive fees
A former licensed immigration adviser who charged a client $12,000 for visas that should have cost $5,000 has been censured.