The decision
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Decision maker | Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal |
| Citation | [2026] NZIACDT 35 |
| Parties | INZ (Kindl) v Zhou |
| Decided | 4 June 2026 |
| Licensed immigration adviser | Jieyu Zhou, licence 201002534, current |
The Tribunal's published summary
“Professional responsibilities and professional practice / Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007, s442 / Code of Conduct 2014, cl1, cl2e, cl18c, cl26a, cl26b, cl26d, cl31a / breach of cl1, cl2e, cl26b / adviser did not communicate directly with client (rubber stamping) / failed to verify client’s identity in communications / failed to send draft visa application to client prior to filing / failed to inform client application filed / breach of cl18c / failed to obtain client’s signature on service agreement / breach of cl26a, cl26d / failed to maintain a client file and retain communication (paper trail) / loss of phone not a justification / breach of cl31a / negligently misled Immigration NZ by falsely stating she had given advice to the client / complaint upheld / sanctions to follow”
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