My EOI was selected on 8th Feb with 135 points and current employment in NZ for under 12 months.
I arrived here on Sept 15th 2011 from UK with 12 month Working Holiday Visa.
Auckland Central processing times are 6-8 weeks to issue an ITA and then 6-9 months to decide on the application. (!!) As my current work visa will expire on Sept 15th this year do you think I need to submit an application to extend my WHV just to cover any possible scenario where I reach Sept 15th without a decision? Is it likely that I could get my SMC application processed by then? Does having an SMC application lodged provide any sort of amnesty?
Thanks