So I lodged my EOI in June 2016 and received ITA In July. I received C/O in Jan 2017 but in Feb was told they had serious concerns with my application not meeting the criteria. I answered the C/O arguments but in March 2017 was declined. I then recruited a lawyer to appeal my case and whilst we were writing my case I received a letter advising me that the decision by IMNZ to decline my case was correct but the IPT has recommended to the minister of immigration that my special circumstances are such as to warrant consideration as an exception to the instructions. My lawyer is also advising that in the minister rarely goes against the advice of the IPT. I’m trying not to build my hopes up. I’ve been in NZ for 7 years and worked in the ICT industry since week 1 and never had a break in work (except for a 6 weeks trip home) I’ve also made it my home and am very well settled here. I also have 11 years’ experience in the ICT industry from UK too. I am just wondering what made them refer it to the minister for immigration.
Thanks and best of luck everyone