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Samoan Quota ballot
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Wellington, NEW ZEALAND — New Zealand Immigration should review the Samoan Quota ballot because of record numbers of people applying, an academic says.
The ballot is open to Samoan nationals aged between 18 and 45. 1100 names of people are drawn annually who can then apply for residency.
In 2012,...
Wellington, NEW ZEALAND — New Zealand Immigration has today published results of its Samoan quota ballot, following a record number of registrations.
Those whose numbers have been picked are now eligible to go through the process of applying for residency.
But one of the ongoing challenges for many...
Wellington, NEW ZEALAND — 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...