20 December 2024
Antony Nguyen
[FYI request #29175 email]
DOIA 0006386
Tēnā koe Antony
Thank you for your email of 13 November 2024 to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
(MBIE) requesting, under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act), the fol owing information:
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.
On 10 December 2024, MBIE sent you a letter noting that we had 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 necessary
to make a decision on your request were such that a proper response to the request could not reasonably
be made within the original time limit.
Our Response
Please refer to the attached appendices for the information you have requested. Please note that some
information has been withheld under section 6(c) of the Act, as making it available would be likely to
prejudice the maintenance of the law, including the prevention, investigation, and detection of offences,
and the right to a fair trial. Some names have been withheld under section 9 (2) (a) of the Act, to protect
the privacy of natural persons.
More information on the Partnership Category can be found on the immigration New Zealand website here:
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/opsmanual/#30875.htm
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.
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If you wish to discuss any aspect of your request or this response, please contact
[email address]
Nāku noa, nā
Alejandra Mercado
Acting General Manager – Service Design and Implementation
Immigration New Zealand
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment
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