New Policy for Tier 1 from 1st April 2009

[123umeruzair]

I am planning to apply in April as I need to secure the funds for three months and that will end in April when I get my bank statement. I would like to know that what the new changes are and what does they mean about previous earning of £20000. How will it affect on the points gained in this section as the minimum 5 points are for between 16,000 to 18,000. Please shed some light on the proof of previous earnings will the pay slips along with the letter from employee are sufficient or we need to show P60 etc as well.

[z00ps00p]

I think we will only know for certain once the Home Office has formally formulated the new policies and has published revised guidance notes for Tier 1 applicants. It's quite possible no points will be awarded for income deemed to be equivalent to a UK income of £20,000.

As far as I know, all the proofs of income cannot be sourced from one party. For instance, you can provide paystubs from your employer and income tax records, or paystubs and statements from your bank, but not both paystubs and a letter from your employer.

From the UKVisas site:

You should provide at least two pieces of evidence covering the full period for which you are claiming. The evidence must be from separate sources and support all of the other evidence. [...]

You should not send payslips with a letter from your employer, because we consider both of these documents to be from the same source.

[rizwan567]

I am planning to apply in April as I need to secure the funds for three months and that will end in April when I get my bank statement. I would like to know that what the new changes are and what does they mean about previous earning of £20000. How will it affect on the points gained in this section as the minimum 5 points are for between 16,000 to 18,000. Please shed some light on the proof of previous earnings will the pay slips along with the letter from employee are sufficient or we need to show P60 etc as well.

I think, the income bar will be raised by £3000 pounds. If 5 points are given for 17000 now then in future 5 points will be awarded for 20,000.