The most recent selection under the Skilled Migrant category resulted in 370 applications selected with a points total of 140 or more.
82 applications were selected with a points total between 100 and 140. These applicants had offers of skilled employment in New Zealand.
95 applications were selected with a points total of between 120 and 140 which included 15 points for work experience in an area of absolute skill shortage.
A total of 547 applications - representing 1,232 people - were selected. These applicants will now undergo preliminary checks.
486 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 | 36% |
| China | 14% |
| India | 6% |
| South Africa | 6% |
| Philippines | 5% |
| Fiji | 4% |
| USA | 4% |
| Japan | 3% |
| Germany | 2% |
| Ireland | 2% |
| Other Countries | 18% |