[2026] NZIACDT 8 — EG v Yu (Qian Yu)

Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal · decided 12 February 2026 · adviser: Qian Yu

The tribunal's published summary

Professional responsibilities and professional practice / dishonesty / Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007, s442 / Code of Conduct 2014, cl1, cl2e, cl8a, cl8c, cl13a, cl14, cl17a, cl17b, cl17c, cl18b, cl22, cl26e / adviser dishonestly informed complainant a visa application had been made and was under assessment by INZ / dishonestly advised complainant that interim visa had been issued and she was not overstaying / filed s 61 request for discretionary visa without instructions / falsely informed complainant only agent could contact INZ regarding application / failed to carry out and acted contrary to complainant’s instructions / failed to explain significant matters in agreement, professional responsibilities owed and complaints procedure / failed to act under direct supervision of supervisor under conditions of provisional licence / failed to inform client of being provisionally licensed and provide evidence of licence / complaint upheld / sanctions to follow

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