[2026] NZIACDT 1 — ZQ v Zhuang (Min Zhuang)

Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal · decided 14 January 2026 · adviser: Min Zhuang

The tribunal's published summary

Professional responsibilities and professional practice / Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007, s442 / Code of Conduct 2014, cl17b, cl18b, cl28c / alleged that adviser failed to properly explain financial requirements of visas / complainant provided out-of-date bank certificate for funds which no longer existed / evidence demonstrated adviser made considerable effort to explain financial criteria / no breach of cl1 / failed to verbally explain professional responsibilities / written summary insufficient / breaches of cl17b and cl18b / adviser failed to advise where to find assistance following termination / breach of cl28c / adviser engaged in additional work following provision of incorrect information by complainant / no refund warranted / no breach of cl24a and cl24c / complainant impliedly consented to third party knowing reasons for termination / no material breach in disclosure of information / no breach of cl4 / alternative negligence heads dismissed / sanctions to follow.

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