[2026] NZIACDT 36 — INZ (Watson) v Wan (Jiale Wan)

Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal · decided 11 June 2026 · adviser: Jiale Wan

The tribunal's published summary

Professional responsibilities and professional practice / Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007, s442 / Code of Conduct 2014, cl1, cl2e, cl3a, cl3c, cl14, cl18b, cl20, cl26b, cl26c / breach of cl1/ adviser failed to give clients an opportunity to review visa applications prior to filing / success of application not relevant / breach of cl2e / failed to personally and directly obtain instructions from clients regardless of authority to engage with agent / breach of cl18b / failed to explain all significant matters in agreement to clients / breach of cl26b / failed to confirm in writing when application lodged / breach of cl26c / failed to confirm material discussions in writing to clients / complaint upheld / sanctions to follow

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