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Request for Data on Family Stream Residence Applications Medical

Ethan Harwood made this Official Information request to Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment

The request was refused by Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment.

From: Ethan Harwood

Dear Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment,

I am writing to request information pursuant to the Official Information Act 1982. My inquiry is aimed at obtaining detailed data on Family Stream residence applications submitted by individuals diagnosed with a heart-related condition known as cardiomyopathy, specifically during the period from 01 February 2014 to 01 February 2024 (finalised applications only).

Information Sought:
The data requested pertains to applicants with cardiomyopathy and encompasses the following aspects, with a request for the information to be broken down annually within the specified period for finalised applications only:
1. Total number of Family Stream residence applicants processed with cardiomyopathy listed in their application.
2. The count of these applicants categorised as ASH versus Not ASH for this condition.
3. A comparison of the number of these applicants who were granted a medical waiver versus those who were declined a waiver with this condition.
4. The final outcomes of residence applications for individuals, detailing the number approved versus the number declined.

Format of Response:
For clarity and ease of analysis, I request that the information be provided in a tabular format, organised annually within the timeframe of 01 February 2014 to 01 February 2024 (finalised applications only).

I appreciate your attention to this request and look forward to your department's response within the statutory timeframe as stipulated by the Official Information Act 1982, which is no later than 20 working days from the date of receipt of this request. Please provide this information sooner if you can.

Yours faithfully,

Ethan Harwood

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From: Ministerial Services
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment

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Ref: 2324-2071

 

Dear Ethan Harwood

 

On behalf of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment I
acknowledge your email of 21 March 2024 requesting under the Official
Information Act 1982 (the Act), the following:

 

‘I am writing to request information pursuant to the Official Information
Act 1982. My inquiry is aimed at obtaining detailed data on Family Stream
residence applications submitted by individuals diagnosed with a
heart-related condition known as cardiomyopathy, specifically during the
period from 01 February 2014 to 01 February 2024 (finalised applications
only).

 

Information Sought:

The data requested pertains to applicants with cardiomyopathy and
encompasses the following aspects, with a request for the information to
be broken down annually within the specified period for finalised
applications only:

1.           Total number of Family Stream residence applicants processed
with cardiomyopathy listed in their application.

2.           The count of these applicants categorised as ASH versus Not
ASH for this condition.

3.           A comparison of the number of these applicants who were
granted a medical waiver versus those who were declined a waiver with this
condition.

4.           The final outcomes of residence applications for individuals,
detailing the number approved versus the number declined.

 

Format of Response:

For clarity and ease of analysis, I request that the information be
provided in a tabular format, organised annually within the timeframe of
01 February 2014 to 01 February 2024 (finalised applications only).’

 

We will endeavour to respond to your request as soon as possible, and no
later than 22 April 2024, being 20 working days after the day your request
was received. If we are unable to respond to your request by then, we will
notify you of an extension of that timeframe.  If you have any enquiries
regarding your request feel free to contact us via email to
[1][MBIE request email].

 

Ministerial Services Business Advisory

Communications, Design & Ministerial Services

Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment

15 Stout Street, Wellington, PO Box 1473, Wellington 6140

[2]www.mbie.govt.nz

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Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment

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Kia ora Ethan,

 

Please find attached the response to your Official Information Act
Request.

 

 

Nāku noa, nā

 

Izla

 

MINISTERIAL SERVICES

Immigration New Zealand

Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment

15 Stout Street, PO BOX 1473, Wellington 6140

 

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