Multiple Immigration officers in New Zealand have revealed concerns about a dysfunctional Visa system that allows fraud and negligence. Officers say they have been instructed to ignore criminal convictions and investigations, not read supporting documents on visa applications, and not check work visas at the border. The system, which aims to grant more visas quickly, allegedly approves applications even when there are concerns about employers exploiting migrants. Immigration New Zealand (INZ) staff have also reported being told to ignore alerts on clients for crimes or visa breaches. This dysfunction has reportedly caused tension with Customs officials and led to a backlog of suspicious arrivals.

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