17 April 2023
Ref: DOIA 2223-2019
Simratpal Singh
[FYI request #22052 email]
Tēnā koe Simratpal,
Thank you for your email of 10 March 2023 to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
(MBIE) requesting, under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act), the following information:
“Regarding the processing status of RV2021, could you please give an update on the number of
applications on each status: Preparing Application, Gathering Information, and Under
Assessment?”
Our Response
Please see the table below, for the number of 2021 Resident Visa applications submitted via the Enhanced
Immigration Online system, broken down by application status as at 29 March 2023.
Application Status
Number of applications
Preparing Application
2
Gathering Information
3,903
Under Assessment
10,066
I have included a link to the Immigration New Zealand website that has the latest 2021 Resident Visa
processing statistics for your reference:
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/waiting-for-a-visa/how-long-it-takes-to-process-
your-visa-application/2021-resident-visa-processing-times
If you wish to discuss any aspect of your request or this response, or if you require any further assistance,
please contact
[email address]. You have the right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman of this decision. Information
about how to make a complaint is availab
le at www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or freephone 0800 802
602.
Nāku noa, nā
Richard Owen
General Manager (Acting), Border and Visa Operations
Immigration New Zealand
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment