H5.11 Submission of certain expressions of interest into the Pool (09/10/2020)

H5.11.1 Submission into the Pool

1. An Expression of Interest (EOI) in applying for a visa, or requesting a variation of conditions, by a person claiming to have a critical purpose for travelling to New Zealand under H5.25.15(j) will be entered into a Pool of EOIs (the Pool).
2. The Pool also contains EOIs that have been notified under S5.5.

H5.11.5 Selection from the Pool

EOIs will be selected from the Pool periodically by lodgement date order, regardless of whether the EOI was notified under the COVID-19 Support Restricted Temporary Instructions or S5.5.

Note: The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment will consult with the Minister of Immigration and/or other Ministers if more than 850 visas are likely to be granted to principal applicants invited to apply under S5.5 or on the basis of having a critical purpose for travelling to New Zealand under H5.25.15(j).

Effective 09/10/2020