This fortnight’s selection under the Skilled Migrant Category resulted in 378 applications selected with a points total of 140 or more.

98 applications were selected with a points total between 100 and 140. These applicants had offers of skilled employment in New Zealand.

72 applications were selected with a points total of between 100 and 140 which included 15 points for work experience in an area of absolute skill shortage.

101 applications were selected with a points total of between 105 and 140 which included 10 points for work experience in an area of absolute skill shortage.

A total of 649 applications - representing 1,389 people - were selected. These applicants will now undergo preliminary checks.

455 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 30%
China 13%
Philippines 9%
India 7%
South Africa 7%
USA 6%
Fiji 5%
Germany 3%
Canada 2%
South Korea 2%
Other Countries 17%