***** Update ****** Thought I’d share this update I’ve received from someone on another forum who has had this problem and got their visa: Here it is: ‘Just apply category B and mention in your cover letter that you took unpaid leave in the month of August and submit 12 .months banks statements and ...

Hi Seagul,

Last 12 months:

Basic: c£36k
Bonus: c£8k

Thanks

Hi Seagul,

I have an annual bonus that has ranged from £0 to £20k in the past 6 years, which is paid every January.

My past 6 months basic salary (without any bonus) has been over £16k.

Is B an option? Thoroughly confused now!

Thanks

Thanks geoeng. Would you interpret that as therefore a prorata of my previous 6 months, which would easily pass the threshold, or would it still fall foul of the 6xlowest paid month rule? How would I get round this 6xlowest month obstacle. Bloody frustrating that Unpaid Leave month or this would be ...

Thanks geoeng, confirms what seagul said earlier.

I’ll apply using non salaried, which part of my employment (my bonus) is made up of in any case.

Has anyone else used this method in my situation and got a positive outcome?

Thanks CR001, I’ve ready though this last night and couldn’t find anything on: Unpaid leave specifically (it mentions Unpaid Parental, Maternity and Sick leave but not unpaid holiday) Is there a section on Non Salaried employment qualifying criteria (I haven’t had a chance to check yet as not on my ...

Thanks geoeng. Is there any guidance anywhere as to what exactly non salaried employment has to consist of? Mine is part salary and part non guaranteed bonus so I guess would count and meet the criteria?

Fifiadi - when did you apply? Would be really interested to know how you get on and good luck.

Thanks both. I’ve emailed UKVI and posted out that their guidance for Unpaid Parental or Sick Leave is clear, that you won’t be penalised. However nothing explicitly mentioned for Unpaid Absence/Leave as in my case. Seagul - have you known anyone succeed with the non salaried route? Can you give me ...

Hi everyone, Some help would be appreciated from those who know or have had the same problem please: I am my wife's sponsor but have a question regarding meeting the financial requirement. I have been employed with the same employer for over 6 years. I earn around £36k per annum as a basic salary an...