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The most recent selection of Expressions of Interest (EOIs) under the Skilled Migrant Category took place at approximately 1:00 pm NZ time on Wednesday, 16 May 2012.
The following EOIs were selected:
All those with a points total of 140 or more = 445 EOIs (892 registrants).
All those with a job or job offer that had a points total of 100 or more but less than 140 points = 125 EOIs (309 registrants).
Work experience in skilled employment
10 points: 2 years
15 points: 4 years
20 points: 6 years
25 points: 8 years
30 points: 10 years.
Bonus points for work experience in New Zealand:
Five points: one year
10 points: two years
15 points: three or more years. And if the work experience is in an identified future growth area:
10 points: 2 to 5 years experience
15 points: 6 or more years experience.
And if the work experience in an area of absolute skills shortage:
10 points: 2 to 5 years
15 points: 6 or more years.