SM2.1 Submitting an Expression of interest

See also Immigration Act 2009 s 92

See also Immigration (Visa, Entry Permission, and Related Matters) Regulations 2010, reg 9

SM2.1.1 How to make an Expression of Interest

1. A person who is interested in applying for a resident visa under the Skilled Migrant Category SM instructions must complete an Expression of Interest (EOI) form in the prescribed manner.
2. The prescribed manner for completing and submitting an EOI is that the person expressing interest submits to an immigration officer:
   1. the completed EOI form; and
   2. the appropriate fee (if any).
3. It is the responsibility of the person submitting the EOI to ensure that it is correct in all material respects.

SM2.1.5 Submission into the Pool

EOIs submitted in the prescribed manner may be entered into a Pool of EOIs (the Pool) if the person expressing interest:

1. has confirmed that health and character requirements for entry to the Pool have been met because none of the people included in their EOI are people who:
   1. are described in sections 15 or 16 of the Immigration Act 2009 (see A5.20); or
   2. would be ineligible for a medical waiver (see A4.60); and
2. has confirmed that they meet the minimum standard of English (see SM4) or have confirmed that they have:
   1. booked an acceptable English language test (SM4.5.5); or
   2. requested an International Qualification Assessment or a Qualifications Assessment Report from the New Zealand Qualifications Authority for the purposes of SM4.5; and
3. has claimed a minimum of 100 points for employability and capacity building factors (see SM5 to SM9); and
4. has claimed points for either recognised qualifications (see SM8) or have confirmed that they have requested an International Qualification Assessment or a Qualifications Assessment Report from the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (SM8.15); or
5. has claimed points for skilled work experience (see SM7); and
6. is less than 56 years of age at the time the EOI is submitted.

SM2.1.10 Currency of Expressions of Interest

1. An EOI is current for a period of six months from the date of initial submission to the Pool unless no selection of EOIs from the Pool has occurred within that six-month period. Where this is the case, an EOI is current until such time as a selection from the Pool has occurred.
2. An EOI will be withdrawn from the Pool if:
   1. it is no longer current; or
   2. it is rejected after selection because it does not meet prerequisites for entry to the Pool and as a result no invitation to apply has been issued.

Note: The final selection from the Pool under the Skilled Migrant Category SM instructions is scheduled to take place on 16 August 2023 (See SM2.5).

Effective 01/07/2023