[pryann]

Hello,
I am working in New Zealand as an IT Programmer. I was given 2 year work permit which is about to expire. My employer has given me a new job contract for another 2 years to renew my work visa.
My question is. In total, how many years are I entitle to extend my work visa?

Thanks

[JandM]

I don't know an answer for you - no doubt someone will be along soon with the experience - but hello, and welcome to the forum.:)

[M-Squared]

Try doing your points assessment on the NZIS website as you have more than 0 and less then 12 months of employment in an area of absolute skills shortage. :)

Without a B.Sc. in Computer Science, I sent in my EOI with the above, and as I had more than one day of work experience in NZ, my points got bumped up to 210. Problem solved!

OK I had a permanent contract. However a mate of mine had a 12-mth contract from Gen-i and just got PR, less than a year after me, and we arrived at the same time. :nice1

Please please please keep us informed through this post. :)