A12.1 Minister's approval required for forms

NZ Immigration Act s132, Immigration Regulations 1999 Reg 3

Under section 132 of the Immigration Act 1987, all forms (except those prescribed by the Immigration Regulations) must be approved by the Minister of Immigration. Several other forms are prescribed by the Immigration Regulations, and can only be changed by legislative means.

A12.1.1 Alteration of forms and leaflets

The content of most forms must be approved by the Minister of Immigration. Processing offices must not alter the text of numbered forms and leaflets in any way, although suggestions for changes will be considered if:

1. they are made to the Service Design Group, National Office; and
2. the form or leaflet number is quoted.

A12.1.5 Validity of forms and leaflets

1. The month and year of the initial print of, or the last amendment to, an INZ form or leaflet is shown at the bottom of the last page of the document.
2. Where a form is amended and approved by the Minister, that amended form will be the only approved form for lodging an application from the date of amendment onwards - except where the Minister of Immigration has also approved the continued use of the previous form for a specified period of time. Where the Minister approves the continued use of a previous form for a specified time applicants applying on that form may be required to submit any additional information required by the amended form before a decision is made on the application.

A12.1.10 Numbered forms and leaflets

1. Numbered forms and leaflets have a shoulder number (usually at the bottom of the last page), prefixed by the letters "NZIS" or "INZ".
2. Always identify forms and leaflets by quoting the relevant shoulder number to :
   1. simplify stock management and ordering; and
   2. avoid confusion when there may be more than one form with a similar name.

Effective 27/05/2008