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%