Kia ora Z Li,
 
On behalf of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment I
acknowledge your email of 11/11/2025 requesting, under the Official
Information Act 1982, the following:
 
I am writing to formally request an update regarding the current status of
the Parent Resident Visa category, specifically concerning the Expression
of Interest (EOI) ballot draws and the reporting of application numbers.

As an interested stakeholder in this visa category, I have been closely
monitoring the regular EOI selections. I note that as of the second
Tuesday 11 November 2025, there has been no public update or announcement
regarding the scheduled ballot draw for November 2025.

Could you please provide clarification on the following points:

November EOI Ballot Status: Has the November 2025 ballot draw for the
Parent Resident Visa already taken place? If not, is there a confirmed
scheduled date for this draw, or has there been a pause in selections for
this month? If so, what's the reason for pausing the draw?

Remaining Quota for 2025/2026: Could you please confirm the number of
places remaining in the annual quota for the Parent Resident Visa category
for the 2025/2026 year?

Website Reporting Delays: I refer to the dedicated overview page on your
website:
https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlo....

This page is a crucial resource for applicants trying to understand
realistic timeframes and selection likelihood. However, it appears it has
not been updated recently to reflect the latest figures. Could you please
advise when stakeholders can expect this page to be updated with current
data?

Timely and transparent information regarding these ballots is vital for
families attempting to plan their futures.
 
We will endeavour to respond to your request as soon as possible, and no
later than 9/12/2025, 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].
 
Nāku noa, nā
Ministerial Services
Strategy and Assurance
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment
15 Stout Street, Wellington 6011 |  P O Box 1473 Wellington 6140

References

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