E7.10 Considering an application (29/11/2010)

See also Immigration Act 2009 s 26(4)

1. Immigration officers must first determine applications for temporary entry in accordance with:
   1. the requirements of the Immigration Act 2009; and
   2. the temporary entry instructions in force at the time the application is made or any general instructions given by the chief executive; and
   3. any relevant special directions.
2. If an application fails to meet the requirements of temporary entry instructions, officers must then consider all the circumstances of the application to see if an exception to temporary entry instructions is justified, taking into account the objectives of temporary entry instructions and the situation and purpose of the applicant. See also section E7.32 which refers to the grant of a limited visa or the imposition of bonds.
3. Officers must be satisfied that applicants for temporary entry are bona fide applicants (see E5.1 and E5.10).
4. If applicants do not respond within the specified time to a request from an immigration officer for further information, evidence or documents, or an interview, the application will be assessed on the relevant information available to INZ at the time.

Effective 29/11/2010