A12.1 Minister's approval required for forms (26/07/1999)

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 Excellence Group, National Office; and
2. the form or leaflet number is quoted.

A12.1.5 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".
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 26/07/1999