[2024] NZIACDT 23 — FM v Yang (Xi Yang)

Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal · decided 3 September 2024 · adviser: Xi Yang

The tribunal's published summary

Professional practice / Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007, s442 / Code of Conduct 2014, cl1, cl2e, cl17a, cl17a, cl18b, cl22, cl23, cl26b and cl26c / HELD / adviser permitted an unlicensed agent to perform work required to be undertaken by the licensed adviser (‘rubber stamping’) / Tribunal rejected license’s suggestion that complainant had sought exclusive communication through agent / in any event, complainant’s authorisation would not usurp adviser’s statutory duties / adviser contributed to creating an environment for fraud to be perpetrated / however, no evidence of illegitimate commission received by adviser / failed to directly provide invoice and receipt to complainant / did not confirm in writing to the client when visa application was lodged and approved / complaint partially upheld / sanctions to follow

Read the full decision (PDF, Ministry of Justice)

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