All good now
15 May 2023
T Singh
[FYI request #22469 email]
DOIA 2223-2362
Kia Ora T Singh,
Thank you for your email of 15 April 2023 to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
(MBIE) requesting, under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act), the following:
“This request is to provide information on total number of EOIs so far went into the ballot for Parents
category PR visa which is due to have its first draw in August 2023.
”
Our Response
As at 1 May 2023, there have been 1,402 Parent Resident Visa Expressions of Interest (EOIs) submitted
since 12 October 2023. Of these, 47 EOI’s have been declined and 1,355 have been entered into the
ballot for the next draw scheduled for August 2023.
Details on the Parent Resident Visa Expression of Interest selection process is available on our website:
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/preparing-a-visa-application/support-
family/parent-resident-visa-eoi-selection
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, or if you require any further
assistance, please contact
[email address]
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Nāku iti nei, nā
Richard Owen
General Manager (Acting), Border and Visa Operations
Immigration New Zealand
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