The NZIS has released this fortnight’s figures for successful expressions of interest for the Skilled Migrant Category. This was the last draw of 2006. The next selection is scheduled for January 17 2007.
EOIs were selected as follows:
- 468 EOIs were selected that had a points total of 140 or above.
- 146 EOIs were selected that had a points total of 100 or more but less than 140, and included points for offers of skilled employment or current skilled employment in New Zealand.
- 74 EOIs were selected that had a points total of 100 or more but less than 140, and included 15 points for work experience in an area of absolute skill shortage.
A total of 688 applications - representing 1,543 people - were selected. These applicants will now undergo preliminary checks.
588 out of the 688 applications were from people who already have job offers or a job.
The 10 countries most people were selected from:
| Country | Selected EOI’s |
| UK | 25% |
| China | 20% |
| India | 9% |
| South Africa | 9% |
| Philippines | 7% |
| Fiji | 5% |
| USA | 3% |
| South Korea | 2% |
| Malaysia | 2% |
| Japan | 2% |
| Other Countries | 17% |