Residence Visa 2021 – PPI Letters issued
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17 January 2022
At Idesi Legal we have fielded a lot of inquiries from those who have applied for Residence Visa under the 2021 Special Category. While the process has been easy for some applicants – many have suffered complications resulting in Potentially Prejudicial Information (PPI) letters being issued.
What are PPI Letters?
When Immigration New Zealand come to the conclusion that there are factors prejudicial to your application – an applicant is given the opportunity to respond to the ‘Potentially Prejudicial Information’.
As we have outlined in the past – issues may arise on the basis of health, character or skill level. Under Residence Visa 2020 – examples have come in of letters where Immigration New Zealand question the character and standard of health of applicants.
When do I have to respond?
Generally you are given 10 working days to respond to INZ’s concerns. If you receive a letter – make a note of the due date.
If a response is not received, your Residence Visa may be declined.
It is important to respond to or get your representatives to respond to the letter as soon as possible.
Should I get help?
Potentially Prejudicial Letters may on the surface look like simple questions – however they are often more complex than originally thought.
If Immigration New Zealand have concerns about your Character – they have to consider a ‘Character Waiver’ request. Immigration New Zealand need to consider a character waiver – and they may make a decision to waive New Zealand’s character requirements for you.
If Immigration New Zealand have concerns about your standard of Health – a medical waiver can be submitted. Immigration New Zealand will consider your request and advise you have an acceptable standard of health.
PPI letters including medical and character waivers need to be answered comprehensively. Idesi Legal Limited has many years of experience in providing responses to these letters.
What happens if Immigration New Zealand still decline my Residence Visa application?
You may appeal the decline of your application to the Immigration and Protection Tribunal. There are a number of grounds on which Residence Visa declines can be appealed. Please contact Idesi Legal if your Residence Visa application has been declined.
If any of the above raises questions – please contact Idesi Legal for further information.
