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Will a skilled work experience count if the visa was approved at the median wage valid at the time of application, even if the median wage increases before starting the job?

Mojo made this Official Information request to Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment

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From: Mojo

Dear Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment,

I have a quick question.
Whether skilled work experience will count if the visa was approved at the median wage valid at the time of application, even if the median wage increases before joining and starting the job?
If any application is submitted at a median wage ($29.66)
- Visa approved: next day
- Arrived in New Zealand: two weeks post visa approval
- On arrival: median wages increased (($31.61)
- Joining the work: after a day of arrival ($31.61)
- Skilled work experience?

I hope my question makes sense.

Kind regards

Yours faithfully,

Mojo

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