Hi guys,
I'm in a bit of a predicament. Ill give you my background info first. I initially got a job in NZ through my employer however it was through an essential skills visa. Im not sure why it wasn't a talent visa, because my employer is accredited. Maybe they didn't have accreditor status when I was hired. Anyway, I tried to put in my EOI last year but the whole process got delayed because of the recent rule changes. I had to write my IELTS again and I have only recently put in an EOI. I haven't yet received the invitation to apply for residency yet.
Now my essential skills visa expires in October and I don't think I would get residency under smc by that time. My employer is ready to extend my visa but this time it would be through a talent visa. My query now is that if i apply for a talent visa through my employer will I have to again wait for 2 yrs till I get my residency. I'd prefer it if I get residency sooner as Im planning to move to a bigger city soon. I dont wanna be waiting another 2 years.