The NZIS has published the February 14 figures for successful expressions of interest in the Skilled Migrant Category.
EOIs were selected as follows:
- 509 EOIs were selected that had a points total of 140 or above.
- 89 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.
- 77 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.
- 33 EOIs were selected that had a points total of 100 or more but less than 140, and included 10 points for work experience in an area of absolute skill shortage.
- 61 EOIs were selected that had a points total of 105 or more but less than 140, and included 10 points for a qualification in an area of absolute skill shortage.
A total of 769 applications - representing 1,814 people - were selected. These applicants will now undergo preliminary checks.
519 out of the 769 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 | 22% |
| China | 16% |
| South Africa | 13% |
| India | 9% |
| Philippines | 7% |
| Fiji | 6% |
| USA | 3% |
| Germany | 2% |
| Sri Lanka | 2% |
| Canada | 2% |
| Other Countries | 19% |