I'm currently on a temporary work visa expiring 31 May 2015 . My work contract also expires at the end of May.
I claimed points for having current skilled employment in NZ on my EOI and in my ITA but this will not be the case come 31 May 2015, unless I ask my employer to extend my contract (which I have) or start applying for other jobs (which I am currently doing).
My main question is: Is my SMC still likely to be approved despite my current skilled employment coming to an end soon? If I am offered another job in the meantime, should I update my application with the current offer to possibly expedite things? I sent a personal letter along with the evidence of my current skilled employment explaining that I'm currently on my second contract with the same company and have been employed with them since May 2014 and they would likely extend my contract as long as I have a valid work visa.
I don't have a CO yet as I just submitted my ITA last week, but the status does say pending in the system. My employer previously sponsored me for a temporary visa under Essential Skills as they'd been unsuccessful after recruiting for my position.
Thanks!