The NZIS has published the January 28 figures for successful expressions of interest in the Skilled Migrant Category.
EOIs were selected as follows:
- 446 EOIs were selected that had a points total of 140 or above;
- 95 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.
- 118 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.
- 87 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.
- 34 EOIs were selected that had a points total of 120 or more but less than 140, and included 10 points for a qualification in an area of absolute skill shortage.
A total of 780 applications – representing 1,791 people – were selected. These applicants will now undergo preliminary checks.
469 out of the 778 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 | 20% |
| India | 12% |
| South Africa | 11% |
| China | 10% |
| Philippines | 9% |
| Fiji | 5% |
| USA | 4% |
| Malaysia | 3% |
| Germany | 3% |
| Sri Lanka | 2% |
| Other Countries | 22% |