Global Impact Visa Programme
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From: Damien De Ment
Date: 28 February 2025
To: Hon. Erica Stanford, Minister of Immigration
Office of the Minister of Immigration
Parliament Buildings
Private Bag 18041
Wellington 6160
New Zealand
Official Information Act Request – Global Impact Visa Programme
Dear Hon. Erica Stanford,
Under the Official Information Act 1982, I request the following information regarding the Global Impact Visa (GIV) programme:
Statistics on Global Impact Visas Issued:
a. The total number of Global Impact Visas (GIVs) awarded since the programme’s inception.
b. A breakdown of the number of GIVs issued, categorized by the country of origin of each applicant.
Qualifying Requirements for GIVs:
a. A detailed list of the specific qualifying requirements met by each successful GIV applicant, including any variations in criteria applied across individual cases.
Communications Between Immigration New Zealand and the Edmund Hillary Fellowship:
a. Copies of all communications between Immigration New Zealand (INZ) and the Edmund Hillary Fellowship (EHF) prior to the establishment of the GIV programme, including but not limited to emails, meeting notes, and video recordings.
b. Copies of all communications between INZ and EHF since the programme’s inception, including but not limited to emails, meeting notes, and video recordings.
Funding Details:
a. Any details regarding funding provided by Immigration New Zealand to the Edmund Hillary Fellowship in relation to the GIV programme, including amounts, dates, purposes, and conditions of funding.
I request that this information be provided in electronic format where possible, preferably as PDFs or other accessible digital files. If any part of this request is likely to be refused under the provisions of the Official Information Act 1982 (e.g., for reasons of privacy, commercial sensitivity, or excessive collation effort), I ask that you specify the reasons for withholding and provide the information in an aggregated or anonymized form where feasible, as per section 16(2) of the Act.
Should this request require clarification or refinement to facilitate a response, please feel free to contact me at [your email] or [your phone number]. I understand that under section 18B of the Act, you may consult with me if the request is deemed too broad or resource-intensive, and I am open to such discussions to ensure a practical outcome.
I expect a response within 20 working days as required by section 15(1) of the Act, which, accounting for weekends and public holidays, would be no later than [calculate 20 working days from February 28, 2025 – approximately March 28, 2025, barring holidays]. If an extension is necessary, please notify me promptly with reasons, as per section 15A.
Thank you for your attention to this request. I look forward to your response.
Yours sincerely,
Damien De Ment
From: Erica Stanford (MIN)
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From: Erica Stanford (MIN)
Erica Stanford
OIA ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Dear Damien,
Thank you for your Official Information Act 1982 (the Act) request,
received on 28 February 2025, in which you requested the following
information:
Statistics on Global Impact Visas Issued:
a. The total number of Global Impact Visas (GIVs) awarded since the
programme’s inception.
b. A breakdown of the number of GIVs issued, categorized by the country of
origin of each applicant.
Qualifying Requirements for GIVs:
a. A detailed list of the specific qualifying requirements met by each
successful GIV applicant, including any variations in criteria applied
across individual cases.
Communications Between Immigration New Zealand and the Edmund Hillary
Fellowship:
a. Copies of all communications between Immigration New Zealand (INZ) and
the Edmund Hillary Fellowship (EHF) prior to the establishment of the GIV
programme, including but not limited to emails, meeting notes, and video
recordings.
b. Copies of all communications between INZ and EHF since the programme’s
inception, including but not limited to emails, meeting notes, and video
recordings.
Funding Details:
a. Any details regarding funding provided by Immigration New Zealand to
the Edmund Hillary Fellowship in relation to the GIV programme, including
amounts, dates, purposes, and conditions of funding.
Your request will be answered within the provisions of the Official
Information Act.
Kind regards,
Office of Hon Erica Stanford
Office of Hon Erica Stanford
MP for East Coast Bays
Minister of Education
Minister of Immigration
Lead Coordination Minister for the Government’s Response to the Royal
Commission’s Report into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care
of Faith-based Institutions
Website: [1]www.Beehive,govt.nz
Private Bag 18041, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand
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From: Damien De Ment <[FOI #30259 email]>
Sent: Friday, February 28, 2025 8:56 AM
To: Erica Stanford (MIN) <[email address]>
Subject: Official Information request - Global Impact Visa Programme
Date: 28 February 2025
To: Hon. Erica Stanford, Minister of Immigration
Office of the Minister of Immigration
Parliament Buildings
Private Bag 18041
Wellington 6160
New Zealand
Official Information Act Request – Global Impact Visa Programme
Dear Hon. Erica Stanford,
Under the Official Information Act 1982, I request the following
information regarding the Global Impact Visa (GIV) programme:
Statistics on Global Impact Visas Issued:
a. The total number of Global Impact Visas (GIVs) awarded since the
programme’s inception.
b. A breakdown of the number of GIVs issued, categorized by the country of
origin of each applicant.
Qualifying Requirements for GIVs:
a. A detailed list of the specific qualifying requirements met by each
successful GIV applicant, including any variations in criteria applied
across individual cases.
Communications Between Immigration New Zealand and the Edmund Hillary
Fellowship:
a. Copies of all communications between Immigration New Zealand (INZ) and
the Edmund Hillary Fellowship (EHF) prior to the establishment of the GIV
programme, including but not limited to emails, meeting notes, and video
recordings.
b. Copies of all communications between INZ and EHF since the programme’s
inception, including but not limited to emails, meeting notes, and video
recordings.
Funding Details:
a. Any details regarding funding provided by Immigration New Zealand to
the Edmund Hillary Fellowship in relation to the GIV programme, including
amounts, dates, purposes, and conditions of funding.
I request that this information be provided in electronic format where
possible, preferably as PDFs or other accessible digital files. If any
part of this request is likely to be refused under the provisions of the
Official Information Act 1982 (e.g., for reasons of privacy, commercial
sensitivity, or excessive collation effort), I ask that you specify the
reasons for withholding and provide the information in an aggregated or
anonymized form where feasible, as per section 16(2) of the Act.
Should this request require clarification or refinement to facilitate a
response, please feel free to contact me at [your email] or [your phone
number]. I understand that under section 18B of the Act, you may consult
with me if the request is deemed too broad or resource-intensive, and I am
open to such discussions to ensure a practical outcome.
I expect a response within 20 working days as required by section 15(1) of
the Act, which, accounting for weekends and public holidays, would be no
later than [calculate 20 working days from February 28, 2025 –
approximately March 28, 2025, barring holidays]. If an extension is
necessary, please notify me promptly with reasons, as per section 15A.
Thank you for your attention to this request. I look forward to your
response.
Yours sincerely,
Damien De Ment
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From: Erica Stanford (MIN)
Erica Stanford
Kia ora Damien
Thank you for your email of 28 February, requesting information under the
Official Information Act 1982 (the Act).
We are transferring your request to the Ministry of Business, Innovation
and Employment (MBIE). This is because the information you have requested
is more closely connected with the functions of MBIE. In these
circumstances we are required to transfer your request under section
14(b)(ii) of the Act. MBIE has the usual time limits under the Act from
receipt of this transfer to respond to your request.
If you need to get in touch with the Ministry to discuss your request, you
can email MBIE: [1][email address]
Kind regards
Office of Hon Erica Stanford
Minister of Education
Minister of Immigration
Lead Coordination Minister for the Government’s Response to the Royal
Commission’s Report into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care
of Faith-Based Institutions
MP for East Coast Bays
Website: [2]www.Beehive.govt.nz
Private Bag 18041, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand
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From: Damien De Ment <[3][FOI #30259 email]>
Sent: Friday, February 28, 2025 8:56 AM
To: Erica Stanford (MIN) <[4][email address]>
Subject: Official Information request - Global Impact Visa Programme
Date: 28 February 2025
To: Hon. Erica Stanford, Minister of Immigration
Office of the Minister of Immigration
Parliament Buildings
Private Bag 18041
Wellington 6160
New Zealand
Official Information Act Request – Global Impact Visa Programme
Dear Hon. Erica Stanford,
Under the Official Information Act 1982, I request the following
information regarding the Global Impact Visa (GIV) programme:
Statistics on Global Impact Visas Issued:
a. The total number of Global Impact Visas (GIVs) awarded since the
programme’s inception.
b. A breakdown of the number of GIVs issued, categorized by the country of
origin of each applicant.
Qualifying Requirements for GIVs:
a. A detailed list of the specific qualifying requirements met by each
successful GIV applicant, including any variations in criteria applied
across individual cases.
Communications Between Immigration New Zealand and the Edmund Hillary
Fellowship:
a. Copies of all communications between Immigration New Zealand (INZ) and
the Edmund Hillary Fellowship (EHF) prior to the establishment of the GIV
programme, including but not limited to emails, meeting notes, and video
recordings.
b. Copies of all communications between INZ and EHF since the programme’s
inception, including but not limited to emails, meeting notes, and video
recordings.
Funding Details:
a. Any details regarding funding provided by Immigration New Zealand to
the Edmund Hillary Fellowship in relation to the GIV programme, including
amounts, dates, purposes, and conditions of funding.
I request that this information be provided in electronic format where
possible, preferably as PDFs or other accessible digital files. If any
part of this request is likely to be refused under the provisions of the
Official Information Act 1982 (e.g., for reasons of privacy, commercial
sensitivity, or excessive collation effort), I ask that you specify the
reasons for withholding and provide the information in an aggregated or
anonymized form where feasible, as per section 16(2) of the Act.
Should this request require clarification or refinement to facilitate a
response, please feel free to contact me at [your email] or [your phone
number]. I understand that under section 18B of the Act, you may consult
with me if the request is deemed too broad or resource-intensive, and I am
open to such discussions to ensure a practical outcome.
I expect a response within 20 working days as required by section 15(1) of
the Act, which, accounting for weekends and public holidays, would be no
later than [calculate 20 working days from February 28, 2025 –
approximately March 28, 2025, barring holidays]. If an extension is
necessary, please notify me promptly with reasons, as per section 15A.
Thank you for your attention to this request. I look forward to your
response.
Yours sincerely,
Damien De Ment
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From: Ministerial Services
Kia ora Damien De Ment,
On behalf of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment I
acknowledge your request of 28 February 2025 sent to the Minister of
Immigration requesting under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act),
the following:
Under the Official Information Act 1982, I request the following
information regarding the Global Impact Visa (GIV) programme:
Statistics on Global Impact Visas Issued:
a. The total number of Global Impact Visas (GIVs) awarded since the
programme’s inception.
b. A breakdown of the number of GIVs issued, categorized by the country of
origin of each applicant.
Qualifying Requirements for GIVs:
a. A detailed list of the specific qualifying requirements met by each
successful GIV applicant, including any variations in criteria applied
across individual cases.
Communications Between Immigration New Zealand and the Edmund Hillary
Fellowship:
a. Copies of all communications between Immigration New Zealand (INZ) and
the Edmund Hillary Fellowship (EHF) prior to the establishment of the GIV
programme, including but not limited to emails, meeting notes, and video
recordings.
b. Copies of all communications between INZ and EHF since the programme’s
inception, including but not limited to emails, meeting notes, and video
recordings.
Funding Details:
a. Any details regarding funding provided by Immigration New Zealand to
the Edmund Hillary Fellowship in relation to the GIV programme, including
amounts, dates, purposes, and conditions of funding.
I request that this information be provided in electronic format where
possible, preferably as PDFs or other accessible digital files. If any
part of this request is likely to be refused under the provisions of the
Official Information Act 1982 (e.g., for reasons of privacy, commercial
sensitivity, or excessive collation effort), I ask that you specify the
reasons for withholding and provide the information in an aggregated or
anonymized form where feasible, as per section 16(2) of the Act.
Your request has been transferred to the Ministry of Business, Innovation
and Employment from the Minister of Immigration on 13 March 2025 and is
being processed in accordance with the Official Information Act 1982. A
response will be sent to you in due course.
We will endeavour to respond to your request as soon as possible, and no
later than 10 April 2025, being 20 working days after the day your request
was received. If we are unable to respond to your request by then, we will
notify you of an extension of that timeframe. If you have any enquiries
regarding your request feel free to contact us via email
to [1][email address].
Nâku noa, nâ
Ministerial Services
Strategy and Assurance
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment
15 Stout Street, Wellington 6011 | P O Box 1473 Wellington 6140
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Kia ora Damien,
Please see attached the extension letter for your Official Information Act
request.
Nāku noa, nā
Izla
MINISTERIAL SERVICES
Immigration New Zealand
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment
15 Stout Street, PO BOX 1473, Wellington 6140
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