[2026] NZIACDT 34 — XL v Zhu (Xiaoyu Zhu)

Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal · decided 28 May 2026 · adviser: Xiaoyu Zhu

The tribunal's published summary

Professional responsibilities and professional practice / Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007, s442 / Code of Conduct 2014, cl1, cl2e, cl3c, cl14, cl18a, cl26b / breach of cl2e and cl3c / adviser did not communicate directly with client (rubber stamping) / allowed unlicensed employee to undertake immigration advice work / client was unlicensed employee’s friend, did not charge professional fee / breach of cl1 / failed to provide client an opportunity to review application before it was lodged / breach of cl14 / failed to provide evidence of being licensed / breach of cl18a / failed to provide written agreement / pro bono work requires written agreement / breach of cl26b / failed to inform client application filed / complaint upheld / sanctions to follow

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