Ref: 2223-1006

 

Dear Abraham,

On behalf of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment I
acknowledge your emails of 12^th and 13^th November 2022 requesting under
the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act), the following:

“12/11/22 Request

I would like information on what the expected verse actual timeframe is
for National Security Checks to be completed by a third party agency for
the 2021 Residency Visa? I understand this may vary, but surely MBIE has
an agreement with third parties on what the expected timeframe is for
completion.

 

I would also like to know how many applicants requiring a National
Security Check applied for this visa category?

Of those applying for a One Off 2021 Residency Visa and meeting the
criteria of a National Security Check, how many have been completed so far
to date?

 

13/11/22 Request

I would like information on what the expected verse actual timeframe is
for National Security Checks (NSC) to be completed by a third party agency
for the 2021 Residency Visa? I understand this may vary, but surely MBIE
has an agreement with third parties on what the expected timeframe is for
completion of a NSC.

 

If this cannot be answered - what is the average waiting period for an
applicant who requires a NSC for the 2021 Residency Visa?

 

I would also like to know how many 2021 Residency Visas Immigration New
Zealand received which require the applicant to have a  NSC completed? How
many NSC have been completed so far from the 2021 Residency Visa
category?”

Your request is being processed in accordance with the Act and 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][MBIE request email] 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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