12 February 2024
Wendy Yang
[FYI request #25390 email]
DOIA 2324-1468
Tēnā koe Wendy
Thank you for your correspondence of 13 January 2024 to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and
Employment (MBIE) requesting, under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act), the fol owing:
Please provide the Immigration internal assessment templates, training materials and SOPs
regarding permanent resident visa applications, especially regarding the commitment
requirements set out in RV2.5.1 to RV2.5.20.
I am writing to advise you that MBIE has decided to extend the period of time available to make a
decision on your request under section 15A(1)(a) of the Act, as the request is for a large amount of official
information and meeting the original time limit would unreasonably interfere with the operations of the
Ministry.
As such, a proper response cannot reasonably be made within the original time limit. MBIE will notify you
of a decision on your request no later than 23 February 2024.
You have the right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman of our decision to extend the
time limit. Information about how to make a complaint is available at
www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or
freephone 0800 802 602.
Nāku noa, nā
Jack Price
Manager
Ministerial Services, Associate Deputy Secretary Immigration
Immigration New Zealand