BEVS

New Zealand Residence Programme
Fortnightly Selection Statistics – 2 July 2008

1. Selection 2 July 2008– Skilled Migrant Category
The most recent selection of Expressions of Interest (EOIs) under the
Skilled Migrant Category took place on 2 July 2008.

• 454 EOIs were selected that had a points total of 140 or above;

• 109 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.

• 47 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.

• 34 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.

• 52 EOIs were selected that had a points total of 100 or more but
less than 140, and included 10 points for a qualification in an area
of absolute skill shortage.

• 178 EOIs were selected that had a points total of 115 or more but
less than 140. These EOIs did not claim points for offers of skilled
employment or current skilled employment in New Zealand, work
experience in an area of absolute skill shortage or for a qualification
in an area of absolute skill shortage. These EOIs were ranked in
descending order of points.

As a result, 874 EOIs representing 2046 people were selected and will
now undergo preliminary verification to determine if an invitation to apply
for residency will be issued.