The decision
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Decision maker | Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal |
| Citation | [2024] NZIACDT 18 |
| Parties | KL v Lawlor |
| Decided | 24 May 2024 |
| Licensed immigration adviser | John Desmond Lawlor, licence 201301126, expired |
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”
The licensed immigration adviser in this decision
This decision concerns John Desmond Lawlor (licence 201301126, expired). See the full licence history on their profile, or compare all licensed immigration advisers in Hamilton.
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