14 November 2022
J Ghumaan
[FYI request #21007 email]
DOIA 2223-0897
Dear J Ghumaan,
Thank you for your email of 1 November 2022, requesting under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act),
the following information:
This is regarding RV2021 - one off visa only
Can you please update us how many applications or no. of people are at Preparing application,
Gathering information and Under Assessment status.
Our Response
As at 30 October 2022, there was a total of:
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2,644 applications for 2021 Resident Visa are at the ‘preparing stage’.
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26,525 applications for 2021 Resident Visa are at the ‘gathering information stage’.
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11,235 applications for 2021 Resident Visa are at the ‘under assessment stage’.
The time it takes to process an application depends on a number of factors, including third party checks,
how long it takes for each processing task to be completed, whether manual assessment is needed, or
whether we are waiting on information from an applicant.
If you wish to discuss any aspect of your request or this response, or if you require any further assistance,
please contac
t [email address]
You have the right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman of this decision. Information
about how to make a complaint is available at
www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or freephone 0800 802
602.
Yours sincerely,
Michael Carley
Acting General Manager, Border and Visa Operations
Immigration New Zealand
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