The decision
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Decision maker | Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal |
| Citation | [2026] NZIACDT 30 |
| Parties | XA v Huang |
| Decided | 7 May 2026 |
| Licensed immigration adviser | Cook Huang, licence 200900092, surrendered |
The Tribunal's published summary
“Professional responsibilities and professional practice / Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007, s442 / Code of Conduct 2014, cl1, cl5, cl6, cl17b, cl18b, cl19l, cl20a / HELD / adviser failed to send draft application to client before filing / breach of cl1 / did not proactively explain summary of professional obligations or significant matters in agreement / breach of cl17b, cl18b / conflict of interest / had contractual relationship with employer without disclosing conflict in writing, recording in agreement, and obtaining written consent / breach of cl5, cl6, cl19l / failed to charge reasonable fee / $12,000 fee for work visa, unfair and unreasonable / fees charged by offshore labour recruitment firms not relevant / cannot justify uplift on basis of extra work / no-win, no-fee model cannot justify steep elevation / breach of cl20a / complaint upheld / sanctions to follow”
The licensed immigration adviser in this decision
This decision concerns Cook Huang (licence 200900092, surrendered). See the full licence history on their profile, or compare all licensed immigration advisers in Auckland.
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