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13 July 2020
Tammy
[FYI request #13098 email]
Ref: DOIA 1920-1761
Dear Tammy,
Thank you for your email of 16 June 2020 requesting under the Official Information Act 1982, the
following information:
1. How many Residence from work-talent were lodged from February 2020
2. What is the oldest application (RFW-Talent) that is lodged but is in que for case officer
allocation
Our Response
There have been 789 Residence from Work (Talent) visas accepted for processing during the period 1
February 2020 to 23 June 2020 (inclusive). Residence from Work (Talent) visas include Talent –
Accredited Employer, Talent – Arts and Culture, and Talent – Sports.
The oldest Residence from Work (Talent) visa yet to be al ocated (as at 23 June 2020) was tendered on 9
August 2019. This makes this application 319 days old as at 23 June 2020.
If you wish to discuss any aspect of your request or this response, please contact Cat Beach, Senior
Business Advisor, Operations Support, Immigration New Zealand at [email address].
Yours sincerely,
Nicola Hogg
General Manager - Border and Visa Operations
Immigration New Zealand
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