Hi all,
My residency got approved. A good end to the long struggle of 5.5 years. Thanks to all forum members and JandM.
Feb 2009: Came to NZ on student Visa
March 2010: Completed Diploma and got Job Search Visa
April 2011: Could not find the relevant job and applied for Student visa again and studied for 2.5 years, got experience while studying
August 2013: Applied for Work Permit and got it with Skilled Job Offer
December 2013: Got a better position with another company and applied for VOC and got it.
21st April 2014: Submitted EOI 155 points with job offer
23rd April 2014: EOI got selected
1st May 2014: ITA Received
June 12, 2014: ITA Submitted, got application number
June 24, 2014: CO Allocated and he asked for IRD Statements and Payslips, same day Questionnaire sent to employer
July 1, 2014: Submitted IRD Statements and Payslips and employer was on Holiday so asked for some time from CO
July 6, 2014: Employer submitted Questionnaire
August 28, 2014: Status changed to Approved, Got AIP email same day
August 29, 2014: Passports Submitted
September 2, 2014: Got Passports with Stickers