This fortnight’s selection under the Skilled Migrant Category resulted in 352 applications selected with a points total of 140 or more.
77 applications were selected with a points total between 100 and 140. These applicants had offers of skilled employment in New Zealand.
151 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.
93 applications were selected with a points total of between 120 and 140 which included 10 points for work experience in an area of absolute skill shortage.
A total of 673 applications - representing 1,584 people - were selected. These applicants will now undergo preliminary checks.
391 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 | 34% |
| Philippines | 12% |
| China | 8% |
| South Africa | 7% |
| India | 7% |
| USA | 5% |
| Fiji | 3% |
| Germany | 3% |
| Zimbabwe | 2% |
| Malaysia | 2% |
| Other Countries | 18% |