Update from FYI request by Erin Zheng.
Question: “How many priority SMC applications were allocated to a case officer during June 2020?”
Immigration response:
During the month of June 2020, 670 priority skilled residence applications were allocated to a case officer.
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) does not have a specific Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) queue but one for
skilled residence applications. Skilled residence applications include two categories, the SMC and
Residence from Work (RFW) category that are both processed in the Manukau office. The applications are
not split into two separate queues based on the application category but are separated based on whether
the application meets the priority criteria as described in Immigration instructions at A16.1.“How many priority SMC applications were allocated to a case officer during June 2020?”
670 Applications per month is a big number, I hope they will start processing the general queue at the same speed soon. Please update if anyone has numbers for July 2020.
Hey francovm,
There is a separate thread about it (You can search my posts and find it) and I also requested for prioritisation based on the same exact reasons that some other members mentioned in their posts.
Many got approval unfortunately I didn't, there is no straight answer to this as the criteria are quite vague and it's dependent on the person handling your request.
It's free so the worst they can do is reject which makes no difference to your existing status and you remain at the same spot in the queue hence there is no harm in trying.
Best of luck.
Going by the past trends, This number will come down next month. Add to that the upcoming elections, I am expecting the numbers to fall again for a few months, and until the next government decides their immigration policy.
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Hi friends!
Today received below response from Escalation Manager
“I have identified your request as relating to priority allocation under immigration instruction A16.1.a.i and ii. This request will be referred to our SMC team for review.”
I suppose it’s because my LIA had sent documents by post and sent an email to EVE (did not include documents in the email). My LIA has, however, confirmed that documents were delivered to INZ on 21 Jul.
How much time should they take to approve and transfer my file to priority queue ?
Thanks in advance for your valueable feedback.
@Tariq Great news! Looking forward to hearing that your case has been allocated. (I don't know how to delete this and repost as a reply, sorry.)
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Thanks IT_GUY and deverett! I just wanted to know if anyone knows about a successful case.
Here is a thread, it was on my posts as I mentioned.
https://www.enz.org/forum/showthread.php?t=55826
Update- got moved to priority queue and have been advised by the INZ that I ll get CO within 1-2 weeks.