[2026] NZIACDT 42 — XL v Zhu (Xiaoyu Zhu)

Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal · decided 7 July 2026 · adviser: Xiaoyu Zhu

The Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal's published summary

Sanctions / adviser permitted unlicensed employee to provide immigration services / Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007, s3, s50, s51 / Code of Conduct 2014, cl1, cl2e, cl3c, cl14, cl18a, cl26b / adviser found to be in breach of six professional standards / major departure from expected standards and important aspects of consumer protection / complete failure to communicate with client / rubber stamping / absence of written agreement / adviser’s first appearance before Tribunal / admitted all breaches and provided outline of steps taken to prevent recurrence / adviser censured / $4,000 fine

Read the full decision (PDF, Ministry of Justice)

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