The decision
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Decision maker | Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal |
| Citation | [2020] NZIACDT 20 |
| Parties | QM v Ng |
| Decided | 14 May 2020 |
| Licensed immigration adviser | Sandra Siew Hoon Ng, licence 201401443, expired |
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.”
The licensed immigration adviser in this decision
This decision concerns Sandra Siew Hoon Ng (licence 201401443, expired). See the full licence history on their profile, or compare all licensed immigration advisers in Auckland.
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