This fortnight’s selection under the Skilled Migrant category resulted in 361 applications selected with a points total of 140 or more.

146 applications were selected with a points total between 115 and 140. These applicants had offers of skilled employment in New Zealand.

104 applications were selected with a points total of between 130 and 140 which included 15 points for work experience in an area of absolute skill shortage.

A total of 611 applications - representing 1,395 people - were selected. These applicants will now undergo preliminary checks.

331 of the applications were from people with job offers or a job.

The 10 countries most people were selected from: