Prospective immigrants can now apply online

Prospective immigrants to New Zealand can now begin the process online, the Immigration Service (NZIS) says.

Skilled migrants can now lodge expressions of interest in moving to New Zealand through the NZIS website, NZIS electronic services manager Arron Baker said in a statement.

"Before completing the expression of interest prospective migrants are encouraged to score themselves on the online points indicator facility," he said.

Prospective migrants would also be able to track the progress of their immigration applications through the site, Mr Baker said.

- NZPA