16 May 2023
Derrick
[FYI request #22333 email]
DOIA 2223-2237
Tēnā koe Derrick
Thank you for your email of 30 March 2023 to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
(MBIE) requesting, under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act), the following information:
”I'd like to request statistical data regarding the 2021 resident visa applicants by nationality and visa
application status* to the date of this request. *Status considered as Success, In progress, Declined or
other categories that INZ recorded.”
Our Response
Please refer to Appendix one for the list of 2021 Resident Visa (RV21) in progress applications by
nationality, as at 1 May 2023.
Please refer to Appendix two for the list of RV21 completed applications by nationality and application
decision, as at 1 May 2023.
More information on the processing of RV21 can be found on th
e Immigration New Zealand webpage. 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.
If you wish to discuss any aspect of your request or this response, please conta
ct [email address]
Nāku noa, nā
Richard Owen
General Manager (Acting) – Border & Visa Operations
Immigration New Zealand
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment
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