One hundred points are still needed to immigrate to New Zealand via the Skilled Migrant Category.
In this fortnight’s draw 890 applications, representing 2,070 people, were selected. These applicants will now undergo preliminary checks.
Currently 87 percent of those who have undergone the verification process are invited to formally apply for residence in New Zealand.
Top 10 countries of the people selected
| Country | Selected EOI’s |
| UK | 25% |
| China | 20% |
| Philippines | 14% |
| India | 10% |
| South Africa | 6% |
| South Korea | 3% |
| USA | 3% |
| Fiji | 2% |
| Malaysia | 2% |
| Germany | 2% |
| Total | 85% |