Immigration NZ - Security questions for residence applications/and Chinese Nationals in 1999
Tim Henderson made this Official Information request to Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment
The request was successful.
From: Tim Henderson
Dear Immigration New Zealand (Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment)
Re: Immigration NZ - Security questions for residence applications/and Chinese Nationals in 1999
Mr Jian Yang is a member of Parliament who moved to New Zealand in 1999 (unknown date). As you are aware declarations that he has made to Govt. Departments in relation to his work experience and military experience are currently of public interest with OIA's pending.
This OIA is not in relation to his personal details, but is in regards to the questions on the Immigration application forms in place at the point in time that he applied for residence.
I understand that Immigration New Zealand currently ask applicants applying for Residence if they have any previous military or intelligence service (Additional Details Form).
The old immigration operational manual (26/07/1999) also refers to a "Supplementary Application Form for Chinese Visitors, Students and Workers"
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/opsmanua...
Just to be clear, I am not requesting a copy of any of Jian Yang's details or his declarations in regards to any documentation. My request is in relation to the official documents and questions in place at the time.
Can you please provide the following:
1. A copy of any and all questions relating to "military experience" "intelligence experience" and "character" that would have been on a Residence application form at the time Mr Jian Yang applied for residence. If you have a full Residence application form showing all questions it contained in entirety including terms/declarations such as implication of providing false/misleading or withholding information, this would be more helpful.
2. A copy of the "Supplementary application form for Chinese Visitors, Students and Workers" form or any other form that was in place at the time of Jian Yang's application.
3. A copy of an additional details form or any similar form that was in place at the time. Any other security or character information, forms, or questions that were required to be completed by applicants, or Chinese Nationals, at the time of his application.
Appreciate your assistance with this matter.
Yours faithfully,
Tim Henderson
From: *OIA
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment
Ref: DOIA 1718-0511
Dear Mr Henderson
On behalf of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment I
acknowledge your email of 13 October 2017 requesting under the Official
Information Act 1982 (the Act), the following:
1. A copy of any and all questions relating to "military experience"
"intelligence experience" and "character" that would have been on a
Residence application form at the time Mr Jian Yang applied for residence.
If you have a full Residence application form showing all questions it
contained in entirety including terms/declarations such as implication of
providing false/misleading or withholding information, this would be more
helpful.
2. A copy of the "Supplementary application form for Chinese Visitors,
Students and Workers" form or any other form that was in place at the time
of Jian Yang's application.
3. A copy of an additional details form or any similar form that was in
place at the time. Any other security or character information, forms, or
questions that were required to be completed by applicants, or Chinese
Nationals, at the time of his application.
Your request is being processed in accordance with the Act and a response
will be sent to you in due course. If you have any enquiries regarding
your request feel free to contact us via email [1][MBIE request email] or
using the contact details below.
Yours sincerely,
Alan Witcombe
MANAGER, MINISTERIAL SERVICES
Corporate, Governance and Information
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
Level 4, 15 Stout Street, PO Box 1473, Wellington 6140
[2]cid:image004.jpg@01D10666.447C6950
[3]www.govt.nz - your guide to finding and using New Zealand government
services
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Any opinions expressed in this message are not necessarily those of the
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. This message and any
files transmitted with it are confidential and solely for the use of the
intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient or the person
responsible for delivery to the intended recipient, be advised that you
have received this message in error and that any use is strictly
prohibited. Please contact the sender and delete the message and any
attachment from your computer.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
References
Visible links
1. mailto:[MBIE request email]
3. http://www.govt.nz/
hide quoted sections
From: Haydon Rodrick
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment
Dear Mr Henderson,
Please find attached advice on an extension granted towards your OIA
request.
Kind regards,
Haydon Rodrick
BUSINESS ADVISOR, OPERATIONS SUPPORT
Visa Services, Immigration New Zealand
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment
Email: [1][email address]
Level 1, 15 Stout Street, Wellington, New Zealand
[2]cid:image001.jpg@01CE82D4.45661A40
[3]www.govt.nz - your guide to finding and using New Zealand government
services
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Any opinions expressed in this message are not necessarily those of the
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. This message and any
files transmitted with it are confidential and solely for the use of the
intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient or the person
responsible for delivery to the intended recipient, be advised that you
have received this message in error and that any use is strictly
prohibited. Please contact the sender and delete the message and any
attachment from your computer.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
References
Visible links
1. mailto:[email address]
2. http://www.mbie.govt.nz/
3. http://www.govt.nz/
hide quoted sections
From: Haydon Rodrick
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment
Dear Mr Henderson,
Please find enclosed our response to your Official Information Act
request.
Kind regards,
Haydon Rodrick
BUSINESS ADVISOR, OPERATIONS SUPPORT
Visa Services, Immigration New Zealand
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment
Email: [1][email address]
Level 1, 15 Stout Street, Wellington, New Zealand
[2]cid:image001.jpg@01CE82D4.45661A40
[3]www.govt.nz - your guide to finding and using New Zealand government
services
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Any opinions expressed in this message are not necessarily those of the
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. This message and any
files transmitted with it are confidential and solely for the use of the
intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient or the person
responsible for delivery to the intended recipient, be advised that you
have received this message in error and that any use is strictly
prohibited. Please contact the sender and delete the message and any
attachment from your computer.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
References
Visible links
1. mailto:[email address]
2. http://www.mbie.govt.nz/
3. http://www.govt.nz/
hide quoted sections
Things to do with this request
- Add an annotation (to help the requester or others)
- Download a zip file of all correspondence
Offensive? Unsuitable?
Requests for personal information and vexatious requests are not considered valid requests for Official Information (read more).
If you believe this request is not suitable, you can report it for attention by the site administrators
Report this requestAct on what you've learnt
Similar requests
List of Employer Assisted Post Study Work Visa,Essential Skills Work Visa approved.
To Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment by Anchal Marwah
Total number of applications approved for each ANZSCO occupation in Auckland Offices
To Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment by Anton Kebs
Amount paid to VFS Global for visa processing over the last financial year
To Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment by Keith Head
Payscales of those working for Immigration New Zealand in New Zealand
To Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment by Marcus K
Report by PwC concerning the Construction Contracts Amendment Act
To Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment by Thomas Henderson
No of Work Visa Issued With the History of complying with immigration and employment law
To Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment by Manoj Kumar
