How did I learn to code?

I started learning how to code in 2016, after my bachelor's degree in Design. I was working as a graphic designer, but I wanted to learn some code to be able to create my own websites and apps. I was taught HTML and CSS in college, but I didn't know anything about Javascript. I started learning JavaScript on my own, and I was able to get a job as a FrontEnd Developer after 6 months of self-learning. I've been working as a FrontEnd Developer since 2017.

How did I end up in Norway?

My and my wife moved from Chile to Norway in August 2022. She studied a master's degree in Interaction Design at NTNU in Gjøvik where we lived for a year and a half. We moved to Stavanger in January 2024 because I found work as a developer here, and not long after that, she found a job as a UX Designer. We're happy living in Stavanger, and we're planning to stay here for the foreseeable future.

What's my immigration status?

I have a family immigration permit, which allows me to work full-time in Norway without any restrictions according to UDI. My wife has an european citizenship, so I can also work in any other country in Schengen. My current residence permit is valid until 2027. I also have a norwegian ID number and bank account. And I have been working a full time job in Norway since February 2024.

Am I willing to move?

We moved to Stavanger because of work and my wife has also found a job here. We're happy living in Stavanger, and we would like to stay, but we're open to moving if the right opportunity comes along.