New Zealand issued a total of 634 Expression of Interest’s to the applicants with score 160 points and above. The latest New Zealand Expression of Interest (EOI) Draw held on August 7, 2019, under the Skilled Migrant Category. Over 1,373 candidates are going through the first round verification to get to know about their chances of receiving Invitation to apply and remaining 594 EOIs are left in the pool.
| EOI Score | Type | With Job-Offer | Without Job-Offer | Total |
| 160 points or above | Onshore | 523 | 2 | 525 |
| Offshore | 45 | 64 | 109 | |
| Total | 568 | 66 | 634 |
New Zealand Skilled Migrant Category, also known as SMC Visa is a pathway for overseas nationals with desired skills and experience to move to New Zealand and settle down permanently. It is a point-based visa and eligibility of the candidate for residence evaluates factors Age, qualification, Skilled Employment, etc. Candidates who want to immigrate to New Zealand find SMC visa the best option.
Out of 634 EOIs, a total of 525 expression of Interests were issued to the onshore applicants where 523 applicants were holding a job-offer and remaining two were without job-offer. And, remaining 109 EOIs were issued to offshore applicants, where 45 applicants were with a job offer and remaining 64 were without a job offer. It is observed that from past months, Indians are gaining the maximum invitations with 30% followed by China and then South Africa.
For availing more information about the New Zealand Immigration process, you can call on official helpline +91-7042184185 or send your queries to info@makevisas.com.