Hi Guys,
Unfortunately my employment has joined the long list of casualities of the COVID-19 Pandemic. While im on the hunt for a new job, I was hoping to get some clarification to better prepare my missus and in dealing with Immigration NZ. She has been scouring this site for a while now and were constantly amazed at the helpfullness and clarity provided whether it be an answer or pointing the person to the right direction. Thank you in advance for your time. Here goes;
Situation:
- Completed a level 7 Bachelor in Applied Technology Automotive Engineering in 2018
- Was employed as an Automotive Technician by immigration accredited employer at 26.50NZD
- Made redundant. Notice ends and officially jobless 26 June 2020
- Currently on open job visa till September 2021
- Residency application lodgement date 25 June 2019
Questions:
1) How low can my pay drop to while still maintaining our SMC Residency application? * 25NZD min required at time of application. Currently residency requirement is 25.50NZD
2) If my next employer is not Immigration Accredited what are the futher requirements that INZ would require us to furnish? and will it be harder? will they be required to submit a labour market test?
Thank you in advance