When I applied for my visa, my adviser filled in the forms and there was an incorrect date and a missing employer on my work history. Now Immigration New Zealand is asking questions about it. Could I lose my visa or be banned?
Yes, it could have serious consequences. Under the Immigration Act 2009, if you provided false or misleading information or withheld relevant information, Immigration New Zealand can decline an application, revoke a visa and may impose a ban on future applications. However, mistakes are treated differently from deliberate deception, and it is important to show that the error was innocent, that you did not intend to mislead and that it was not material to the decision. Respond to any request for information accurately and fully, without guessing, and seek advice from a lawyer before you submit a response. If your adviser made the errors, keep your records of communication and consider a complaint to the Immigration Advisers Authority or the Law Society, depending on their status. Correct errors promptly and voluntarily.
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