22 April 2021
Kwanjira Chanthawas
[FYI request #14768 email]
Ref: DOIA 2021-1870
Dear Kwanjira Chanthawas,
Thank you for your email of 23 March 2021 requesting under the Official Information Act 1982 (the
OIA), the following information:
“Could you please clarify the message below;
‘ As of 09 March 2021, INZ is allocating:
• Non-prioritised SMC and RFW applications received in August 2019’
What is the specific date in August?”
I am writing to advise you that the Ministry will provide a response but needs to extend the time
available to answer your request. The Ministry’s response will be with you no later than 29 April 2021.
The reason for the extension relies on s15A(1)(b) of the OIA – consultations necessary to make a
decision on the request are such that a proper response to the request cannot be made within the
original time limit.
I will respond to your request sooner if I am able to. If you would like to withdraw your request or
contact us to re-scope your request, please em
ail [email address]
You have the right to seek an investigation and review of our decision to extend the time limit by the
Ombudsman a
t www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or free-phone 0800 802 602.
Yours sincerely,
Michael Carley
Manager Operations Support - Border and Visa Operations
Immigration New Zealand
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
Document Outline
- OIA – request for extension to due date
