Decisions of the Immigration and Protection Tribunal (IPT) show that of all the immigration appeals heard in the last reporting year, over 35% were allowed, due to incorrect decision-making by Immigration New Zealand (INZ). The number was even higher in the two previous years, at over 40%. While some human error is understandable (but still not acceptable!), the figures demonstrate the discouraging frequency with which INZ get it wrong.

According to the IPT’s last annual report, which covers the 12 months from 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020, of the 802 appeal outcomes decided in that year:

1. 452 (56.4%) were declined (i.e. unsuccessful)
2. 286 (35.6%) were allowed
3. 64 (8%) were referred to the Associate Minister of Immigration, as even though the decision of INZ was correct, the IPT determined that the applicant had special circumstances which warranted an exception recommendation to the Minister

Source: IPT Annual Report

Please also read our previous article dated 29/12/2017