A fair report of public proceedings; the linked decision is the authoritative record. A decision is not itself a finding of wrongdoing: some complaints are dismissed. Complainants are anonymised by the Tribunal.
The decision
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Decision maker | Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal |
| Citation | [2021] NZIACDT 6 |
| Parties | TB v Registrar of Immigration Advisers |
| Decided | 22 March 2021 |
The Tribunal's published summary
“Dishonest or misleading behaviour / appeal against Registrar rejecting complaint / residence visa under skilled migrant category / adviser advised appellant he had sufficient points based on him having a level 7 qualification when he only had level 6 / appellant alleged adviser took money knowing he was ineligible for visa / Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007, s442, s451 / no evidence of dishonesty / both parties incorrectly assumed qualification at level 7 & adviser proceeded on that basis / adviser lacked due care in considering level of qualification but complaint not justified / appellant should have known level of qualification & adviser made partial refund / appeal rejected.”