Why does immigration prioritise applicants that applied a month after the opening of phase 2 One-Off Resident Visa?

Aulia Sastra Hidayat made this Official Information request to Michael Wood

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From: Aulia Sastra Hidayat

Dear Michael Wood,

I would like to request information regarding what the rationality that Immigration NZ uses to determine who they would like to assess for One-Off Resident Visa 2021 and who they want to still wait for the queue?
Previously, Immigration NZ announced that they would prioritise applicants who applied during first month of opening of phase 2. However, it seems now that they don't. Several applicants who don't apply during the first month reportedly already got their decision. Meanwhile many first-month applicants are still waiting to get assessed.
Thank you for your response.

Yours faithfully,
Aulia

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Michael Wood

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From: M Wood (MIN)

Dear Aulia

Thank you for your Official Information Act 1982 (the Act) request, received on 14 September 2022, in which you requested the following information:

• I would like to request information regarding what the rationality that Immigration NZ uses to determine who they would like to assess for One-Off Resident Visa 2021 and who they want to still wait for the queue?
Previously, Immigration NZ announced that they would prioritise applicants who applied during first month of opening of phase 2. However, it seems now that they don't. Several applicants who don't apply during the first month reportedly already got their decision. Meanwhile many first-month applicants are still waiting to get assessed.
Thank you for your response.

Your request will be answered within the provisions of the Official Information Act.

Ngâ mihi
Elena

Elena Scheule
Pou Hekeretari Matua | Senior Private Secretary
Te Tari o te Minita a Michael Wood | Office of Hon Michael Wood
Te Minita o Te Manene | Te Manatû Waka | Ngâ Whanaungatanga Wâhi Mahi me te Haumaru
Minister of Immigration | Minister of Transport | Minister of Workplace Relations and Safety
Nama Waea: 04-817-8849 | Waea Pûkoro: 021-520-215
EW5.1 Right |Private Bag 18041|Parliament Buildings | Wellington 6160 |New Zealand
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From: Aulia Sastra Hidayat [mailto:[FOI #20553 email]]
Sent: Wednesday, 14 September 2022 9:22 AM
To: Hon Michael Wood <[Michael Wood request email]>
Subject: OIA22-511 Official Information request - Why does immigration prioritise applicants that applied a month after the opening of phase 2 One-Off Resident Visa?

Dear Michael Wood,

I would like to request information regarding what the rationality that Immigration NZ uses to determine who they would like to assess for One-Off Resident Visa 2021 and who they want to still wait for the queue?
Previously, Immigration NZ announced that they would prioritise applicants who applied during first month of opening of phase 2. However, it seems now that they don't. Several applicants who don't apply during the first month reportedly already got their decision. Meanwhile many first-month applicants are still waiting to get assessed.
Thank you for your response.

Yours faithfully,
Aulia

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From: M Wood (MIN)

Dear Aulia,

Thank you for your email of 14 September 2022 requesting information under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act).

The information requested is believed to be held by Immigration New Zealand. The request is therefore being transferred to Immigration New Zealand for a response under Section 14(b)(ii) of the Act.

Ngâ mihi nui,

Lino Quintans | Private Secretary (Immigration) | Office of Hon Michael Wood
Minister of Immigration | Minister of Transport | Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety
Executive Wing | Private Bag 18041 | Parliament Buildings | Wellington 6160 | New Zealand

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From: M Wood (MIN)
Sent: Wednesday, 14 September 2022 9:51 AM
To: 'Aulia Sastra Hidayat' <[FOI #20553 email]>; M Wood (MIN) <[email address]>
Subject: RE: OIA22-511 Official Information request - Why does immigration prioritise applicants that applied a month after the opening of phase 2 One-Off Resident Visa?

Dear Aulia

Thank you for your Official Information Act 1982 (the Act) request, received on 14 September 2022, in which you requested the following information:

• I would like to request information regarding what the rationality that Immigration NZ uses to determine who they would like to assess for One-Off Resident Visa 2021 and who they want to still wait for the queue?
Previously, Immigration NZ announced that they would prioritise applicants who applied during first month of opening of phase 2. However, it seems now that they don't. Several applicants who don't apply during the first month reportedly already got their decision. Meanwhile many first-month applicants are still waiting to get assessed.
Thank you for your response.

Your request will be answered within the provisions of the Official Information Act.

Ngâ mihi
Elena

Elena Scheule
Pou Hekeretari Matua | Senior Private Secretary Te Tari o te Minita a Michael Wood | Office of Hon Michael Wood Te Minita o Te Manene | Te Manatû Waka | Ngâ Whanaungatanga Wâhi Mahi me te Haumaru Minister of Immigration | Minister of Transport | Minister of Workplace Relations and Safety Nama Waea: 04-817-8849 | Waea Pûkoro: 021-520-215
EW5.1 Right |Private Bag 18041|Parliament Buildings | Wellington 6160 |New Zealand -----Original Message-----
From: Aulia Sastra Hidayat [mailto:[FOI #20553 email]]
Sent: Wednesday, 14 September 2022 9:22 AM
To: Hon Michael Wood <[Michael Wood request email]>
Subject: OIA22-511 Official Information request - Why does immigration prioritise applicants that applied a month after the opening of phase 2 One-Off Resident Visa?

Dear Michael Wood,

I would like to request information regarding what the rationality that Immigration NZ uses to determine who they would like to assess for One-Off Resident Visa 2021 and who they want to still wait for the queue?
Previously, Immigration NZ announced that they would prioritise applicants who applied during first month of opening of phase 2. However, it seems now that they don't. Several applicants who don't apply during the first month reportedly already got their decision. Meanwhile many first-month applicants are still waiting to get assessed.
Thank you for your response.

Yours faithfully,
Aulia

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From: Ministerial Services

Ref: 2223-0533

 

Dear Aulia,

 

On behalf of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment I
acknowledge your email of 14^th September 2022 requesting under the
Official Information Act 1982 (the Act), the following:

 

“I would like to request information regarding what the rationality that
Immigration NZ uses to determine who they would like to assess for One-Off
Resident Visa 2021 and who they want to still wait for the queue?

Previously, Immigration NZ announced that they would prioritise applicants
who applied during first month of opening of phase 2. However, it seems
now that they don't. Several applicants who don't apply during the first
month reportedly already got their decision. Meanwhile many first-month
applicants are still waiting to get assessed.”

 

Your request has been transferred to the Ministry from the Office of Hon
Michael Wood Minister of Immigration on 15^th September 2022 and is being
processed in accordance with the Official Information Act 1982. A response
will be sent to you in due course. If you have any enquiries regarding
your request feel free to contact us via email [1][email address] or
using the contact details below.

 

 

Nâku noa, nâ

 

Ministerial Services

 

Ngâ Pou o te Taumaru

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

Level 4, 15 Stout Street, PO Box 1473, Wellington 6140

NZBN 9429000106078

 

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Tēnā koe Aulia,

 

Please find attached the response to your Official Information Act
request.

 

Ngā Mihi,

 

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT TEAM

Immigration New Zealand

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

15 Stout Street, PO Box 1473, Wellington 6140

NZBN 9429000106078

 

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