The New Zealand Expression of Interest (EOI) draw took place on August 21, 2019, invited 667 candidates. A total of 667 candidates have been invited under the Skilled Migrant category. All the invited candidates have a score of 160 points and above, citing, 1,417 candidates have to go through beginning verification to ensure that whether an invitation to apply (ITA) for residency will be issued or not.
Presently, there is 606 expression of Interest (EOIs) are in the pool after selection. Out of 667 EOIs, 536 invitations went to onshore applicants with a Job offer and only one invitation was offered to an onshore candidate without Job-offer. And, remaining 103 invitations were given to offshore applicants – 45 went to candidates with Job-offer and 58 for candidates without Job-offer.
| Cut-Off score | Type | With Job-Offer | Without Job-Offer | Total |
| 160 points and above | Onshore | 563 | 1 | 564 |
| Offshore | 45 | 58 | 103 | |
| Total | 608 | 59 | 667 |
New Zealand Skilled Migrant Category, the other name is SMC Visa is a gateway for skilled candidates 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 have plans to immigrate to New Zealand find SMC visa the best option.
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.