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Suspended sentence and fine for unregulated immigration adviser (29 April 2016)
Date: 29/04/2016
Birmingham Magistrates’ Court has imposed a fine and suspended sentence on a woman who pleaded guilty to providing unregulated immigration advice.
Satpal Kaur Kundi, 46 – also known as Veena Kumar – of Caledonian Close in Walsall, West Midlands provided unregulated immigration advice or services between August 2013 and May 2015
She was sentenced to 10 weeks’ imprisonment suspended for 12 months –
and ordered to pay compensation of £2,613, costs of £1,604 and a victim surcharge of £80.
The magistrate told Kundi:
“The offence had been aggravated by your incompetent service, prejudice caused to the victim’s immigration status – and money charged over a prolonged period of time.
“You have also shown a disregard for statutory requirements and used fraudulent methods in doing so.”
Speaking after the hearing on behalf of the Office of Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC), Deputy Immigration Services Commissioner, Ian Leigh, added:
“The OISC is here to ensure that people seeking immigration advice are treated fairly by people they can trust.
“Ms Kundi chose to operate outside the law and without regard for the protection of her clients.
“I am delighted with the outcome of this case and I hope it sends a clear message to other people considering providing immigration advice – act within the law or you will find yourself in court.”
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