The New Zealand Government conducted its latest Expression of Draw under the Skilled Migrant Category on October 30th 2019. A total of 612 invitations issued to candidates with 160 points or above for permanent residency. At present, 1,447 people have to go through the preliminary verification to examine whether invitation to apply for residency should be given or not. After the selection process or candidates, a total of 673 EOIs are left in the pool.
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| Type | With Job-Offer | Without Job-Offer |
| Offshore | 40 | 44 |
| Onshore | 527 | 1 |
| Total | 567 | 45 |
In the total 612 EOIs which were issued to the candidates in the Latest October 30th Draw, 527 EOIs went to the candidates who are already living and working in New Zealand and have a valid job-offer and 40 EOIs went to offshore applicants with a valid job offer. A total of 44 EOIs went to offshore applicants without a job-offer and only one onshore applicant without a job offer got EOI.
Useful Link : Calculate your points on New Zealand Points CalculatorAmong International candidates, Indians gets the maximum EOIs in the Skilled Migration Category followed by South Africans and Chinese citizens. The Kiwis land requires skilled workers who can contribute towards the growth and development of the economy. The country invites migrants through the points-based immigration program in which a candidate has to get at least 100 points out of 340 to be eligible to apply. This points-based Immigration program includes factors like educational qualification, age, work experience, employment letter, etc.
Useful Link : Check whether your occupation is available on New Zealand Occupation ListIf you have plans to settle in New Zealand and looking forward to getting residency, consult our Immigration experts today for assistance. Call on Toll-free number +91-7042184185 or send your queries at info@makevisas.com.