[2020] NZIACDT 20 — QM v Ng (Sandra Siew Hoon Ng)

Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal · decided 14 May 2020 · adviser: Sandra Siew Hoon Ng

The tribunal's published summary

Rubber stamping / negligence / failure to have written agreement & complete file / residence application / adviser contractor for migration company operated by unlicensed person / adviser gave complainant’s file to unlicensed person to file with INZ / unlicensed person did not file application / adviser advised complainant application had been filed when it had not / Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007, s 442 / Code of Conduct 2014, cl1, cl2e, cl3c / cl18a / cl26 / cl28c / adviser’s responsibility to explain role & professional obligations to complainant compared to limited role of unlicensed person / failure to personally file application breached obligation to be professional, diligent & exercise due care / adviser failed to carry out complainant’s instructions / filing application not ‘clerical work’ / unlawful delegation intended by adviser but did not occur so no breach of cl3c / adviser’s professional obligation to complainant not company / complaint upheld.

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