[2019] NZIACDT 51, INZ (Foley) v Rodriguez (Filipinas Rodriguez)

“Breach of professional obligations and Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007 / misleading employer / misrepresenting client / failing to exercise due care / work visa application / employer required someone with welding experience / adviser put forward candidate who had little welding experience / candidate a metal fabricator who voiced concern about job title but confirmed he had welding experience / candidate’s work visa application as a welder successful and he flew to New Zealand to commence employment / employer terminated candidate’s employment when it was found he did not have the required skills / Code of Conduct 2014, cl1, cl2a, and cl29d / Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007, s442 / adviser misunderstood distinction between welding and fabrication / no deliberate deception / adviser did not mislead employer or misrepresent client / adviser did not exercise due care / adviser should have better informed herself of distinction / complaint upheld for breach of cl 1 of code”