ILR Salary Requirements for Health and care LTFT Applicants

[danrash]

Hi All,

I have been in the UK for (almost) 4.5 years on a Tier 2 General/Skilled Worked Visa.

My very first visa application date was 20/Nov/2020.

My initial visa vignette in my passport was granted from 30/Nov/2020 Onwards. However I only travelled to the UK on 17/Dec/2020 and started my job on 4/Jan/2021.

Can I apply 28 days before 20/Nov/2020 or 28 days before 30/Nov/2020?

I saw conflicting information on Gov.uk so wasn't sure. The information/guidelines I saw Gov.Uk are as follows:

1. calculating the specified continuous Period

Applicants can submit a settlement application up to 28 days before they would reach the end of the specified period.

You must calculate the relevant qualifying period by counting backward from whichever of the following is most beneficial to the applicant:

1.1 the date of application

1.2 the date of decision

1.3 any date up to 28 days after the date of application

2. Breaks of leave and allowable absences

For any acceptable breaks of leave, the period spent outside of the UK will count towards the 180 days allowable absence. This includes any time:

2.1 while their leave remains valid

2.2 after the expiry of their leave

2.3 while the entry clearance application was under consideration

2.4 before they entered the UK once entry clearance had been granted

Above using 2 bold highlighted guidelines (1.1 & 2.3) , can I use 20/Nov/2020 i.e. Date of first visa tier 2 application and calculate 28 days prior from this respective date to apply ILR?

Note: I will not exceed my 180 days limit in 12 months period If I use any of the dates.

Looking forward for guidance from you all.
Thanks in advance!

[CR001]

The reference to date of application, as it very clearly states, is the settlement application date counting BACKWARDS and NOT your initial entry clearance application date abroad.

This is answered multiple times every day!!

[danrash]

Hi
Thank you so very much for your reply.

So looking at my dates. Can I apply on 3/Nov/2025 for ILR as y initial visa vignette in my passport was granted/started from 30/Nov/2020.

Will be extremely grateful for your response.

Thanks.

[lolo2]

It's the date of ILR decision the most beneficial in your case. The date of ILR application is less relevant.

You can apply for ILR even before 30 Nov 2020 + 5 years - 28 days and then ensure that a decision is made within that timeframe - i.e. booking biometrics accordingly etc.

[zimba]

Applicants can benefit from the date of the ILR decision

[danrash]

It's the date of ILR decision the most beneficial in your case. The date of ILR application is less relevant.

You can apply for ILR even before 30 Nov 2020 + 5 years - 28 days and then ensure that a decision is made within that timeframe - i.e. booking biometrics accordingly etc.

Hi
Thank you so very much for your reply.
Following to your reply, is it possible that I press submit button and pay for the application on 22/Oct/2025 but the Biometric date I choose is 3/Nov/2025?
As 30 Nov 2020 + 5 years - 28 days starts from 2/Nov/2025

Will be extremely obliged for your reply.
I am trying to calculate it because of the current ILR rule proposals in the news.

Thanks alot.

[lolo2]

Yes, that's possible.

[danrash]

Hi All

My wife is working as an NHS doctor on Job Code 2211. The COS issued to her was in June 2022. A that time the role was on shortage occupation list so she was allowed to work on LTFT (80%). The salary on her COS is mentioned is 32000GBP / Annum for 32 hours weekly working pattern.

The very recent changes on 22 July 2025, made us little confused what salary requirement she would need to fulfill for her ILR application. On recent changes, the General threshold for the Job code is still 25000GBP and pro-rate for 40 hours salary threshold is 61800 GBP / Annum.

Her current salary in the role is 56000 GBP per annum as she works 32 hours working pattern.

What is the salary she would need to show for ILR application?

Note: she has not changed the employer or COS last issued on June 2022. We as a family are due to complete our 5 years in coming November 2025. The Job code is still part of Health and care roles.

Will be extremely grateful for your help.

[zimba]

The recent changes have no relevance for people applying for ILR. Nothing has changed for people who were already under the route

Read: All you need to know about ILR salary requirements under the Skilled Worker route

[danrash]

Hi @zimba

Thank you so much. You have always come for a help.

Just last question. So which of the salary requirement to be shown in ILR Apllication.

1) 80% of going rate (current) = 49500
2 100% of going rate (current) = 61000
3) General threshold (current) = 25000
4) 80% of going rate (in 2022) = 32000
5) General threshold (in 2022) = 25000

[zimba]

Did you click on the link and read the advice given or not ??

[danrash]

Hi @zimba

Thank you so much for your support. I did gave a read to the link you shared. We are on a health and care worker Job code. Code 2211 is still on health and care route.

The very last paragraph of the link you shared is bit confusing i.e. health and care job need to have a national Pay scale.

If you can help me with the below maths for calculating pro-rate salary.

National payscale on 40 hours rate is 61800GBP.
For 32 Hours weekly the salary should be 49440GBP.
My wife current salary 56000GBP for 32 hours per week.
Salary mentioned on SOC is 32000GBP for 32 Hours.

Looking at the calculations are we meeting ILR salary requirements?

Extremely grateful for your support.

Regards

[zimba]

Again, did you click on the links I shared regarding medical national pay scales ??
You can see the 'Medical practitioners (doctors)' heading on that page.

Here is the link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... tion-codes

Is she a Specialty registrar (StR) at CT/ST3 and above based in England ?? Then the going rate is £61,825

Pro-rating the going rate from a 40-hour a week to 32-hour week: £61,825 ÷ 40 x 32 = £49,460 minimum pay needed

[danrash]

Again, did you click on the links I shared regarding medical national pay scales ??
You can see the 'Medical practitioners (doctors)' heading on that page.

Here is the link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... tion-codes

Is she a Specialty registrar (StR) at CT/ST3 and above based in England ?? Then the going rate is £61,825

Pro-rating the going rate from a 40-hour a week to 32-hour week: £61,825 ÷ 40 x 32 = £49,460 minimum pay needed

Hi @zimba
Thank you so much for all the support, Its very much clear Now. God bless you always.

You have always jumped in and supported.

Extremely appreciate

Regards