News
Migrant Investment Category
On Wednesday 15 April the selection of Expressions of Interest (EOI) under the Migrant Investment Category, Investor (Investor 2 category), took place.
18 EOI's were selected from the EOI pool which claimed between 70 and 75 points. Remaining EOI's in the pool after the draw has taken place.
203 EOI's remaining in the pool.
Skilled Migrant Category
The SME EOI (Expressions of Interest) selection took place on Wednesday April 15, 2015.
The following EOIs were selected:
All EOIs with a points total of 140 or more: 471
All those with a job or job offer that had a points total of 100 or more but less than 140 points: 141
TOAL SELECTION: 612
Skilled Migrant Category
The SME EOI (Expressions of Interest) selection took place at approx. 1.00pm NZ time on Wednesday August 20, 2014.
The following EOIs were selected:
All EOIs with a points total of 140 or more: 507
All those with a job or job offer that had a points total of 100 or more but less than 140 points: 128
TOAL SELECTION: 635
Residence Programme - Investor
A selection of Expressions of Inerest (EOI) under the Migrant Investment Category, Investor (Investor 2 category), took place on Wednesday 06 August 2014.
35 EOIs were selected. All EOIs with a claim of between 36 and 74 points were selected.
Skill Shortage List
The Canterbury Skill Shortage List (CSSL) has been revised with effect from 6 August 2014 to:
- Add one occupation - Plumber (General)
- Revise the requirements that applicants with occupations on the CSSL need to meet to appy for a work visa using the CSSL. The changes affect three occupations:
- 1: Drainlayer - to refect the requirements to be licensed or authorised by the Plumbers, Gasfillers and Drainlayers Board
- 2: Carpenter and Joiner - to clarify the requirements where a person is qualified for both occupations
- 3: Telecommunications Engineer - to update qualifications for the occupation.
