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On 20th March 2019, New Zealand held the fortnightly round of selection under the Skilled Migrant Category. As a result, 663 Expressions of Interest (EOIs) were selected. The selected candidates had a total of 160 or more points, representing 1,465 people. These candidates will now undergo preliminary verification which will determine their eligibility to receive an invitation to apply for permanent residency.
577 EOIs remain in the pool after the selection.
Read more at; New Zealand Skilled Migrant selections took place on 6 March 2019
The Skilled Migrant Category:
Candidates who are having skills and work experience that is highly sought after in New Zealand, then they may apply through this category.
Following steps should be followed while filing your visa application;
1. Check your eligibility and calculate your points.
2. Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) online.
3. An Invitation to Apply (ITA) will be issued if you have 160 points or more.
4. Submit a complete resident application within six months from the date of ITA.
5. Receive your visa after the successful completion of the application.
The composition of the selection:
| Type | With Job Offer | Without Job Offer | Total | ||
| Points 160 or more | Offshore 49 | 62 | 111 | ||
| Onshore 551 | 1 | 552 | |||
| Total | 600 | 63 | 558 | ||
Nationality composition of Expressions of Interest:
| Nationality | Percentage |
| India | 32% |
| China | 12% |
| South Africa | 11% |
| Great Britain | 8% |
| Philippines | 8% |
| United States of America | 3% |
| Sri Lanka | 2% |
| Ireland | 2% |
| Malaysia | 2% |
| Brazil | 1% |
| Other | 19% |
| Total | 100% |
How to Apply?
You can seek an expert’s advice to increase your chances of securing permanent residency. We at Immigration Experts are here to guide you in this regard. If you are interested in having your immigration for Canada, Australia or New Zealand, you may contact us by phone or email.
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