Hi,

I have submitted my resident application at end of Feb 2020, when I meet the 2 year requirement under Work to Residence (Talent Accredited Employer).

With this category been removed from the priority and Covid-19 impact, I don't know how long I have to wait. Although it still says 5 months to process on INZ website:
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-...n=Auckland&qs=

Can I change job during the waiting period? Does the new employer has to be Accredited Employer as well?


My current visa runs out by end of Aug, I don't really want to move until my resident visa gets approved. But our company is planning to start the redundant program, I don't know if I'm safe or not. So better to have a backup plan now.

Appreciate for any advise, thanks.