The NZIS has released the figures for successful expressions of interest selected on January 17 for the Skilled Migrant Category. This was the first draw of 2007 and took place 4 weeks after the last draw of 2006.
EOIs were selected as follows:
- 661 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.
A total of 826 applications - representing 1,800 people - were selected. These applicants will now undergo preliminary checks.
774 out of the 826 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 | 27% |
| China | 18% |
| India | 9% |
| South Africa | 8% |
| Philippines | 7% |
| Fiji | 6% |
| USA | 3% |
| South Korea | 3% |
| Malaysia | 2% |
| Germany | 2% |
| Other Countries | 16% |