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Samoan Quota ballot for NZ residence visas to be drawn today

June 29, 2018
After pressure from employers, around 6000 low-skilled workers will be able to stay in NZ longer.

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The New Zealand Samoan Quota will be drawn by ballot today.

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) assistant general manager Jeannie Melville says a record 16,500 registrations were received this year for the Samoan Quota, with only 1,100 places available for Samoan nationals.

Those who are successful in being drawn from the ballot will be contacted directly by INZ about how and by when they are required to complete and lodge their formal residence visa applications.

The Samoan Quota ballot results will be announced on July 6, 2018.


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