10 March 2022
Ranvir
[FYI request #18646 email]
Ref: DOIA 2122-1669
Dear Ranvir,
Thank you for your email of 23 February 2022 requesting under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act),
the following information:
1. Would you please provide me total number of RV2021Applications sent to SAT.
2. Latest date application in queue waiting for CO at SAT.
3. Total number of CO working on SAT files Please provide to data till date you are replying.
Our Response
Total number of RV2021Applications referred to SAT so far
As of 7 March 2022, 120 2021 Resident Visa applications have been referred to the Special Assessment
Team (SAT).
Latest date application in queue waiting for CO at SAT.
As of 7 March 2022, all applications have been allocated.
Total number of CO working on SAT files Please provide to data till date you are replying.
There are 23 Immigration Officers processing SAT files, over a range of application types. There are 4
Immigration Officers allocated 2021 Resident Visa applications as part of their mixed caseload.
You have the right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman of this decision. Information
about how to make a complaint is available at www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or freephone 0800 802 602.
If you wish to discuss any aspect of your request or this response, please contact [email address].
Yours sincerely,
Nicola Hogg
General Manager, Border and Visa Operations
Immigration New Zealand
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment
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