10 December 2024
Antony Nguyen
[FYI request #29175 email]
DOIA 0006386
Tēnā koe Antony
Thank you for your correspondence of 13 November 2024 to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and
Employment (MBIE) requesting, under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act), the following:
I am writing to request a copy of the Global Process Manual and Facilitator Guide relevant to the
Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa.
I am seeking these documents to better understand the processes and guidelines used in assessing
applications under this visa category.
I am writing to advise you that MBIE has decided to extend the period of time available to make a decision
on your request under section 15A(1)(b) of the Act as consultations are necessary to make a decision on
the request.
We will now make a decision on your request on or before 20 December 2024, which is an extension of 7
working days.
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 our decision to extend the
time limit. Information about how to make a complaint is available at www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or
freephone 0800 802 602.
Nāku noa, nā
Jack Price
Manager, Ministerial Services
Associate Deputy Secretary Immigration Branch
Immigration New Zealand
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment