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PPI Letters, Declines & Appeals

Responding to Potentially Prejudicial Information letters, reconsiderations and appeals.

Updated 23 October 2026 · Source: Immigration and Protection Tribunal

At a glance

PPI letters
Firm response deadline: act immediately
Appeals
Some decisions can be appealed to the Immigration and Protection Tribunal

Figures are from Immigration New Zealand as at 23 October 2026 and change regularly. Always check the official page before applying.

Who it’s for

  • People who have received a PPI letter
  • People with a declined application
  • Anyone facing a deadline or an expiring visa

What INZ looks for

  • A clear, evidence-based response to each concern raised
  • Submissions made on time

Where people go wrong

  • Replying on your own without addressing INZ’s actual concern
  • Missing the deadline

How we help

  • Reading the letter or decision with you, point by point
  • Preparing a structured response with evidence
  • Advising on reconsideration, appeal and other options

This guide is general information, not immigration advice. Immigration New Zealand makes every visa decision. More in visa problems visas.

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We reply within one business day (NZ time).

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