The NZIS has published the March 25 figures for successful expressions of interest in the Skilled Migrant Category.

EOIs were selected as follows:

• 498 EOIs were selected that had a points total of 140 or above;
• 144 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.
• 55 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.
• 48 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.
• 42 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 787 applications – representing 1,877 people – were selected. These applicants will now undergo preliminary checks.

582 out of the 787 applications were from people who already have job offers or a job.

The 10 countries most people were selected from: