Tier 2 maintenance funds

Hello All,

I'm currently working in the UK, and I have an extended leave to remain under the Transistional Tier 2 arrangement. I have recently been offered a new job in a different company. They have obtained the Certificate of Sponsorship for me. So, I believe I now have to submit a new application under the Tier 2 points system - please correct me if I'm wrong.

I have enough points in all categories, except for the maintenance funds crtieria. As most people I have a healthy bank account and a good credit rating, but I do go below a positive balance of £800 towards the end of every month. And, as I have been repaying my student loan I only have about £500 in savings at the moment.

Is there any way I can get around this? Some other questions/ considerations.

- My new salary is over £30,000
- My partner has a savings account, so we could turn that into a joint account?
- Or can my employee agree to look after my maintenance in the COS?

Thank you for taking the time to read my post, and I will greatly appreciate any help/ advise on this matter.

Many thanks.

architect wrote:Hello All,

I'm currently working in the UK, and I have an extended leave to remain under the Transistional Tier 2 arrangement. I have recently been offered a new job in a different company. They have obtained the Certificate of Sponsorship for me. So, I believe I now have to submit a new application under the Tier 2 points system - please correct me if I'm wrong.

Yes separate application and process...

I have enough points in all categories, except for the maintenance funds crtieria. As most people I have a healthy bank account and a good credit rating, but I do go below a positive balance of £800 towards the end of every month. And, as I have been repaying my student loan I only have about £500 in savings at the moment.

Is there any way I can get around this? Some other questions/ considerations.

- My new salary is over £30,000
- My partner has a savings account, so we could turn that into a joint account?
- Or can my employee agree to look after my maintenance in the COS?

Please check Page 34 Section5;
Section 5 – Maintenance and English language
L. Maintenance (funds)
The applicant must have a minimum level of funds, and score 10 points, or the application
will be refused. Applicants should refer to Appendix C paragraphs 4 and 5 of the Immigration
Rules and the Tier 2 of the points based system - Policy Guidance.
Please tick one box below to indicate under which area of the maintenance requirement the
applicant is applying:
Access to £800 available funds to support himself/herself - go to question L1
Maintenance certified by A-rated sponsor – go to question L2
Evidence sent in an earlier application - go to question L3

And Question L2 of application form... which says
Maintenance certified by the sponsor
L2. Tick to confirm that the applicant has sent:
A letter from the A-rated sponsor confirming that, where necessary, it will maintain
and accommodate the applicant during his/her first month in the United Kingdom.
Now go to question L4

If your new employer is A-rated SL and if you can request the above.. you would be good to go...

architect wrote:Hello All,

I'm currently working in the UK, and I have an extended leave to remain under the Transistional Tier 2 arrangement. I have recently been offered a new job in a different company. They have obtained the Certificate of Sponsorship for me. So, I believe I now have to submit a new application under the Tier 2 points system - please correct me if I'm wrong.

I have enough points in all categories, except for the maintenance funds crtieria. As most people I have a healthy bank account and a good credit rating, but I do go below a positive balance of £800 towards the end of every month. And, as I have been repaying my student loan I only have about £500 in savings at the moment.

Is there any way I can get around this? Some other questions/ considerations.

- My new salary is over £30,000
- My partner has a savings account, so we could turn that into a joint account?
- Or can my employee agree to look after my maintenance in the COS?

Thank you for taking the time to read my post, and I will greatly appreciate any help/ advise on this matter.

Many thanks.

1. If employer is A rated then they can confirm that and u do not have to worry about that.
2. U also need to make sure that u job is paid according to the " Code of Practice" List otherwise application will be refused.
3. U can also show overseas bank account to cover that period as long as the account is under u name or joint account.