The decision
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Decision maker | Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal |
| Citation | [2026] NZIACDT 42 |
| Parties | XL v Zhu |
| Decided | 7 July 2026 |
| Licensed immigration adviser | Xiaoyu Zhu, licence 200900560, current |
The 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”
The licensed immigration adviser in this decision
This decision concerns Xiaoyu Zhu (licence 200900560, current). See the full licence history on their profile, or compare all licensed immigration advisers in Auckland.
Go to the Immigration Advisers Authority, which may refer them to the Tribunal.