This fortnight’s selection under the Skilled Migrant category resulted in 386 applications selected with a points total of 140 or more.

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

99 applications were selected with a points total of between 125 and 140 which included 15 points for work experience in an area of absolute skill shortage.

A total of 579 applications - representing 1,340 people - were selected. These applicants will now undergo preliminary checks.

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

The 10 countries most people were selected from:

Country Selected
EOI’s
UK 32%
China 14%
India 9%
Philippines 5%
Fiji 5%
South Africa 5%
USA 4%
Germany 2%
South Korea 2%
Malaysia 2%
Other Countries 18%