SM3.1 Expressing Interest in being invited to apply under the Skilled Migrant Category

Immigration Act 1987 s13D; Immigration Regulations 1999, Reg 8A

1. People notify their interest in being invited to apply for residence under the Skilled Migrant Category through submission of an Expression of Interest to the NZIS in the prescribed manner. The prescribed manner for completing and submitting an Expression of Interest is that the person expressing interest submits to a visa or immigration officer:
   1. the completed Expression of Interest form; and
   2. the appropriate fee (if any).

      Note: The completed form can be submitted electronically or in paper form.

2. Through completion of an Expression of Interest a person:
   1. provides information regarding their identity, health and character; and
   2. provides information about their English language ability in accordance with the requirements for English language ability set out at SM5 of this policy; and
   3. claims points for employability and capacity building requirements in accordance with the employability and capacity building requirements set out at SM7 to SM19 of the Skilled Migrant (Application) Policy.
3. It is the responsibility of the person submitting the Expression of Interest to ensure that it is correct in all material respects.

Effective 17/12/2003