Dear Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment,

I am making a request under the Official Information Act for the following information:

-The number of recorded illegal migrants in New Zealand for each of the past 10 years.
-A breakdown of these figures by visa subtype, indicating the categories with recorded non-compliance.
- The estimated cost per refugee to New Zealand taxpayers, including:
Initial relocation costs
Ongoing costs over time Average annual cost per refugee.
- The average unemployment rate among refugees.
- Whether refugees are eligible for social welfare upon arrival and, if so: The types of support available. The average annual cost of this support per refugee.

Additionally, I would like to request copies of all briefing papers on the Digital Nomad Visa, including any analysis regarding:
6. The overstaying rate associated with this visa type.
7. The impact of this visa on housing costs for domestic residents. The consideration of this with respect to total migration numbers, total population growth and the number of new build consents and the added pressures on housing and infrastructure.
8. Whether holders of this visa have access to social services such as healthcare.
9. Whether this visa provides access to or a fast track to permanent residence.
10. The maximum length of stay permitted under this visa type.
11. The direct and indirect costs to New Zealand taxpayers from this type of visa. Including the crowding out of marginal domestic renters, and the substitution of housing from long-term rentals to air BMBs.

I would appreciate receiving this information in electronic format. If any part of my request requires clarification, please let me know.

Thank you for your time and assistance.

Yours faithfully,

Adam Irish