12 March 2024 
John
[FYI request #25649 email]
DOIA 2324-1671
Tēnā koe John,
Thank you for your email of 7 February 2024 requesting, under the Official Information Act 1982
(the Act), the following information: 
1. Why the reason why the permanent resident visa with single entry  is issued on
the border (when the PRV holder return to New Zealand)? The purpose of such
single entry PRV.
2. How many such visas have been issued since Jan 2023.3.
3. Does such single entry PRV prevent people to return to NZ? How many reported
cases since Jan 2023? What is your procedure to address this issue?”
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)(b) of the Act, as consultations necessary to make a 
decision on your request are such that a proper response to the request cannot reasonably be made 
within the original time limit. 
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 25 March 2024.
If you wish to discuss any aspect of your request or this response, or if you require any further 
assistance, please contact [email address] 
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 Branch  
Immigration New Zealand  
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment 

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