Hi there,
my SMC application has been approved. here is my timeline.
2 Jan 2015 - EOI submitted with Civil Engineering job
8 Jan 2015 - EOI selected with 165 point
27 Jan 2015 - ITA received
20 Feb 2015 - application lodged at Chrischurch
24 Mar 2015 - CO assigned at Auckland Central
15 Apr 2015 - contact employer by phone and e-mail
23 Apr 2015 - sent for second person check
04 May 2015 - Approved