Hi all,
I've secured a job in NZ and will be starting work in September 2016. I'm intending to apply for residency under the SMC category but from what I've read, I don't think I will get the residency in time for me to start work right? So now I'm thinking of the following options:
1. Should I submit my EOI first and once selected, submit my residency application. Then apply for work visa so that I can start work?
2. Should I apply for work visa first, start work then submit my EOI only when I'm physically in NZ?
3. Should I apply for work visa first and after getting it, quickly submit my residency application while I'm still in my home country? Problem is I'll probably be in NZ while they are still processing my application - will it confuse INZ?
Thanks all for your advise =)