In This Section

i. Foreword
ii. Contents
iii. List of Figures
iv. List of Tables
v. Executive Summary
Introduction and background to this report
Impact of the global economic slowdown on migration
Migration flows
Temporary migration
Permanent residence approvals
Skilled/Business Stream
Family-sponsored migrants
International/Humanitarian Stream
Conclusions
Appendix A: Timeline of major immigration policy and legislative changes, july 2008–august 2009
Appendix B: Methodology
Appendix C: Description of temporary and permanent residence categories
Appendix D: Rates of long-term absence by source country as at 30 june 2009 for migrants approved for residence between 1997/98 and 2007/08
Appendix E: People issued with one or more work or student permits by source country
Appendix F: Work permit criteria
Appendix G: Work permit approvals by source country
Appendix H: Proportion of females by age and source country for work-permit holders in 2008/09
Appendix I: Student permit approvals by source country in 2008/09
Appendix J: Proportion of females by age and source country for student permit holders in 2008/09
Appendix K: People granted permanent residence in 2008/09 by source country and stream
Appendix L: Percentage of females granted permanent residence by age and source country in 2008/09
Appendix M: Expression of interest (EOI) pool selection
Appendix N: Points claimed by Skilled Migrant Category principal applicants
Appendix O: Number of people granted permanent residence through the Uncapped Family Sponsored Stream by source country
Appendix P: Number of people granted permanent residence through the Partnership Policy by source country
Appendix Q: Number of people granted permanent residence through the Parent Sibling Adult Child Stream by source country
Appendix R: Number of people granted permanent residence through the Parent Policy by source country
Appendix S: Number of people granted permanent residence through the International/Humanitarian Stream by source country
Appendix T: Number of people granted permanent residence through the Refugee Quota Programme by source country
References

Reports

Migration Trends and Outlook 2008/09 Full Report
Migration Trends and Outlook 2008/09 At a Glance

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Permanent residence approvals

Data table for Figure 5.2

Proportion of applications approved onshore under the New Zealand Residence Programme, 1999/2000-2007/08
Year	Approved applications (%)
1999/00	55
2000/01	52
2001/02	49
2002/03	54
2003/04	64
2004/05	70
2005/06	71
2006/07	77
2007/08	81
2008/09	81

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