Internal Administration Circulars

Internal administration circulars (IACs) provide information for immigration staff on procedural and process issues. These are sent out as and when required. They are not part of the INZ Operational Manual.
 

IACs from 2009

• Internal Administration Circular 09-01 PDF [34KB] Placing stamps in an applicant’s passport when an application is declined
• Internal Administration Circular 09-02 PDF [87KB] Implementation of the Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007
• Internal Administration Circular 09-03 PDF [30KB] Kosovo passport acceptable for travel to New Zealand
• Internal Administration Circular 09-04 PDF [74KB] Status of non-lawyer employees of law firms under the Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007.
• Internal Administration Circular 09-05 PDF [44KB] Effects of changes in the labour market on work policy.
• Internal Administration Circular 09-06 PDF [45KB] Prioritisation of the 2009/2010 residence programme and general instructions.
• Internal Administration Circular 09-07 PDF [38KB] Outlines the Client Complaint Resolution Process.
• Attachment 1 to accompany IAC 09-07 PDF [87KB]
• Attachment 2 to accompany IAC 09-07 PDF [49KB]
• Internal Administration Circular 09-08 PDF [27KB] Clarifies and emphasises the EOI process.
• Internal Administration Circular 09-09 PDF [98KB] Communicating with agents.

IACs from 2008

• Internal Administration Circular 08-01 PDF [93KB] Skilled Migrant Category: 4 February 2008 changes to operational policy
• Internal Administration Circular 08-02 PDF [96KB] United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: Further advice on granting unlawful school-age children Limited Purpose Permits (LPPs)
• Internal Administration Circular 08-03 PDF [96KB ] Transitioning to Recognised Seasonal Employer (TRSE) – policy and process changes
• Internal Administration Circular 08-04 PDF [27KB] New Zealand-based lawyers not requiring written authority to act
• Internal Administration Circular 08-05 PDF [93KB] Implementation of the Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007
• Internal Administration Circular 08-06 PDF [124KB] Section (s.)35A - Immigration Act 1987 
• Internal Administration Circular 08-07 PDF [31KB] Refugee Family Support Category (RFSC) Residence Applications
• Internal Administration Circular 08-08 PDF [629KB] Fees Review 2008 - Fee Changes
• Internal Administration Circular 08-09 PDF [44KB] Student policy: visas and permits for the length of a course of study
• Internal Administration Circular 08-10 PDF [45KB] Prioritisation 08-09 Residence Programme
• Internal Administration Circular 08-11 PDF [31KB] Complaints to Professional Bodies
• Internal Administration Circular 08-12 PDF [41KB] Labour Market Tests
• Internal Administration Circular 08-14 PDF [56KB] SQ and PAC special policies
• Internal Administration Circular 08-16 PDF [41KB] Student policy: visas and permits for the length of a course of study.