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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