[2022] NZIACDT 27 — ZK v Li (Hao Li)

Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal · decided 8 November 2022 · adviser: Hao Li

The Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal's published summary

Unprofessional / failure to confirm in writing details of material discussions / Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007, s442, s451 / Code of Conduct 2014, cl1, cl9, cl26aiii & cl26c / adviser did not confirm oral advice regarding risks in writing / cl26c is not a trivial bureaucratic obligation, oral advice is not always fully appreciated and written advice allows reflection / other grounds of complaint not established / alleged failure to recognise and advise complainant of risks contradicted by evidence / no missing written communication or file notes identified by the Registrar / complaint upheld

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