DDM(deligated decision makers) processing time

[sahil3352]

Hi
I submitted my residence app from NZ partner application off shore in Feb 2020. I had an phone interview in Dec 2020. That my co was changed . The new co asked me for new relationship evidence and after a month in March 2021 she said she forward the application to DDM. So does any one have idea how long does DDM takes time to process . My wife and our 2 sons are NZ citizens and we have offshore for 3 years due to waiting for this residence. So how long does DDm takes to make a decision?
Thanks

[Kelerei]

As long as it takes, no sooner, no later.

[sahil3352]

Is there any time farme coz it's already been more then 5 months. It's been with DDM

[JandM]

DDM isn't part of INZ. The ministry sends cases to them. So no, nobody gets told a time frame, not even an estimated one.

[sahil3352]

Thanks jand M
Actually my co sent the file to DDM to waive of 5 year travel prohbation period.
Coz my co is not authorised to waive off that period. Still any estimate on time frame.
Thanks

[JandM]

My point is that DDM judge on behalf of the Minister. Responsibility passes from CO without authorization > Minister > DDM. What happens is beyond the fairly well-known procedures of immigration processing with its written regulations - it's not open to public scrutiny in the same way. Any estimate will be a blind guess.