process as there is more at stake and there is greater scrutiny of each application, which means there is
a flow-on effect and the allocation of new applications to an immigration officer can take longer.
Any updates in regards to the allocation of skilled residence applications can be found via the following
link: www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/media-centre/news-notifications/how-we-prioritise-resident-
visa-applications/smc-and-rfw-timeframe-information
If you wish to discuss any aspect of your request or this response, please contact Lautalie Leausa Vaa,
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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