Hi all,
Thought this won't be easy application as I was applying residency under SMC with a contract of service. Had searched in forums a lot for information on other residency applications with contract but found very few information.
Good news is, mine got approved and here's my history.. Hope this information helps others.
-> 5 year experience in IT work from home country (all permanent work): Nepal
-> Came to New Zealand for PostGraduate Diploma in computing: Feb 2011 - December 2011
-> Part time offshore development work whilst I was studying.
-> Contract (contract of Service) with IT Consulting/Recruiting company: Jan 2012 - December 2012 (Job search visa).
-> 2 year contract with possible extension (contract of service) with same IT Consulting/Recruiting company: October 2012 - October 2014.
-> EOI application lodged and AIP : End of June 2013
-> Application lodged: 11 November 2013
-> Residency Approved: 7 April 2014
Let me know if you have any questions..