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Nâku noa, nâ

 

OIA Performance and Practice team

Information Management and Privacy | Organisational Capability and
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Tçnâ koe Peter,

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Ngâ mihi

Ekta Raturi (ia/she/her)| Official Correspondence Coordinator
Te Pâhekoheko, Kâwai ki te iwi | Operations, Service Delivery and Operations
Te Tari Taiwhenua | The Department of Internal Affairs

-----Original Message-----
From: Anna <[FOI #29644 email]>
Sent: Tuesday, 24 December 2024 2:37 am
To: OIA <[DIA request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Request for Information on Citizenship Applications Submitted to the Minister (October 2023 - November 2024)

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Dear Department of Internal Affairs,

I kindly request your response to the following:
1. Total number of applications submitted to the Minister for approval during the period from October 2023 to November 2024?
2. Applications approved by the Minister during the same period?
3. Applications rejected by the Minister during the same period?
4. Regarding applications assessed on character grounds under the Citizenship Act:
• How many applications were approved and rejected under section 9.1 during this period?
• How many applications were approved and rejected under section 8.7 during this period?
5. Total number of applications currently under review that were submitted during the period from October 2023 to November 2024?
6. Timeframe for making decisions on applications during this period?
7. Details of the process for reviewing and assessing applications submitted to the Minister?

Yours faithfully,
Peter

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