Citizenship Automated check
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From: John
Dear Department of Internal Affairs,
I would like request the latest information about the automated check in the citizenship application.
1. What components will be checked by the latest automated check system ?
2. List all reasons that an applicant may fail the automated check.
3. In the response of OIA request 22/23 0798, DIA states that "No, declaring having used other names, whether officially or just in everyday life, does not affect the automated checks." However, in the previous corresponding, DIA has indicated that "some things do need a human check. For example, where the applicant has changed their name since migrating to New Zealand."
Based on point 3, I have the followiing queries:
3.1 Please clarify the inconsistent response and confirm which one is the latest policy, and the details of the policy.
3.2 If there is a change of policy regarding this aspect, when did this policy implement?
3.3 Please clarify whether declaring having used other names, such as English name at workplace and daily life, will fail the automated checks and trigger the manual assessment.
Yours faithfully,
John
From: John
Dear Department of Internal Affairs,
3.3. If the name change is checked by the automated check system, how the system does the check?
Yours faithfully,
John
From: SDO Official Correspondence
Department of Internal Affairs
Tçnâ koe John,
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Ngâ mihi
Linda
Linda Anderson (she/her) |Advisor Official Correspondence
Te Pâhekoheko, Kâwai ki te iwi | Operations, Service Delivery and Operations
Te Tari Taiwhenua The Department of Internal Affairs
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From: SDO Official Correspondence
Department of Internal Affairs
Kia ora,
Kindly find the attached response to your request.
Ngâ mihi
Linda
Linda Anderson ([1]she/her) |Advisor Official Correspondence
Te Pâhekoheko, Kâwai ki te iwi | Operations, Service Delivery and
Operations
Te Tari Taiwhenua The Department of Internal Affairs
[2]www.dia.govt.nz
[3]Logo: Te Tari Taiwhenua – Internal Affairs
*If you’re wondering about the use of pronouns she/her on this signature
you can find more information about how sharing pronouns can help to
create a sense of belonging and respect [4]here.
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