[2024] NZIACDT 18 — KL v Lawlor (John Desmond Lawlor)

Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal · decided 24 May 2024 · adviser: John Desmond Lawlor

The tribunal's published summary

Diligence and due care / professional practice / Code of Conduct 2014, cl1, cl22, cl25a, cl25b, cl25e, cl25f, cl26b / HELD / breach of cl1 / gave incorrect advice to complainant regarding impact of travel on 2021 Resident Visa application / filed application while complainant was overseas / failed to provide draft application to complainant for review before filing / failed to deal with INZ’s concern about complainant’s travel at time of application / breach of cl22, cl25a, cl25b, cl25e, cl25f / failed to provide invoice / adviser does not deny breaching obligations regarding client funds / no evidence he still holds complainant’s funds in client account / breach of cl26b / failed to reply to complainant’s requests for updates / failed to inform complainant of outcome of application / complaint upheld

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