DECEMBER 2018 Restricted COS - PLS DO NOT POST VISA APP RELATED QUESTIONS HERE!!!

Members are reminded that this topic is ONLY for DECEMBER 2018 RCoS information and outcome.

DO NOT POST Any reference to your potential sponsor, you will have your forum access restricted if you do.

Please read the posts BEFORE asking about how to calculate points and also see post below with the points table first. S

DO NOT post repetitive low value posts, such "Any update anyone", "still waiting" etc. They will be removed. When members have an update, I am sure they will post one.

DO NOT post visa application process questions. Start your own topic for that if you are lucky enough to get RCoS approval.

I monitor this thread many times a day, so please be aware of the above when you post.

See HO Guidance for Staff on RCoS Allocations (click) before asking questions that this guide can answer.

Tier 2 Guidance for Sponsors/Employers (click to read)

Tier 2 Policy Guidance Notes (click to read)

For queries regarding SOC 2136 shortage or non shortage role, see below before asking questions.

Appendix J - Non Shortage Occupation Codes (click to read)

Appendix K - Shortage Occupation Codes (click to read)

Appendix K - Shortage Occupation Codes (click to read)

This SOC is only a shortage job if all of the below apply, including being a qualified company. For non shortage, full and proper RLMT is required.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration ... ation-list

4. In this Appendix “qualifying company” means a company which:
(a) has obtained permission from the Home Office to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship in respect of the relevant job on the basis that the job is included on the Shortage Occupation List and the company:
(i) is licensed as a sponsor for the purposes of Tier 2 of the Points Based System,
(ii) at the time of obtaining such permission, employs between 20 and 250 employees (inclusive), or employs fewer than 20 employees and has provided a letter from the Department for International Trade, confirming that the Department has been working with the company and supports the application in relation to its trade or investment activity,
(iii) is not more than 25% owned by a company which has one or more other establishments in the UK and one of those establishments employs more than 250 employees; and
(iv) has not been established in the UK for the purpose of supplying services exclusively to a single company or company group in the UK; and
(b) will have no more than ten Tier 2 (General) Migrants working for it at any one time in jobs to which the requirement to be employed by a qualified company applies, if all Certificates of Sponsorship in respect of such jobs lead to a grant of leave as a Tier 2 (General) Migrant.

2136 Programmers and software development professionals

Only the following jobs in this occupation code:

Senior developer employed by a qualifying company, where the job requires a person with a minimum of five years’ relevant experience and demonstrable experience of having led a team.

The following jobs in visual effects and 2D/3D computer animation for the film, television or video games sectors:

software developer
shader writer
games designer
The following jobs in the electronics system industry:
driver developer
embedded communications engineer

Many will be asking for assistance with information and point calculation, read this first before asking what your points are.

TOTAL POINTS = A + B as below.

PART 1 - Type of Job: A

• Shortage occupation: 130 points
• PhD-level occupation code and job passes Residence Labor Market Test (or an exemption applies): 75 points
• Job passes Resident Labor Market Test (or an exemption applies): 20 points

PART 2 - Salary: B

• £100,000 – £155,299.99 : 60 points
• £75,000 – £99,999.99 : 55 points
• £70,000 – £74,999.99 : 50 points
• £65,000 – £69,999.99 : 45 points
• £60,000 – £64,999.99 : 40 points
• £55,000 – £59,999.99 : 35 points
• £50,000 – £54,999.99 : 30 points
• £45,000 – £49,999.99 : 25 points
• £44,000 – £44,999.99 : 24 points
• £43,000 – £43,999.99 : 23 points
• £42,000 – £42,999.99 : 22 points
• £41,000 – £41,999.99 : 21 points
• £40,000 – £40,999.99 : 20 points
• £39,000 – £39,999.99 : 19 points
• £38,000 – £38,999.99 : 18 points
• £37,000 – £36,999.99 : 17 points
• £36,000 – £36,999.99 : 16 points
• £35,000 – £35,999.99 : 15 points
• £34,000 – £34,999.99 : 14 points
• £33,000 – £33,999.99 : 13 points
• £32,000 – £32,999.99 : 12 points
• £31,000 – £31,999.99 : 11 points
• £30,000 – £30,999.99 : 10 points
• £29,000 – £29,999.99 : 9 points
• £28,000 – £28,999.99 : 8 points
• £27,000 – £27,999.99 : 7 points
• £26,000 – £26,999.99 : 6 points
• £25,000 – £25,999.99 : 5 points
• £24,000 – £24,999.99 : 4 points
• £23,000 – £23,999.99 : 3 points
• £22,000 – £22,999.99 : 2 points
• £20,800 – £21,999.99 : 1 point

Thank you CR001 for starting this thread. I've been following this forum since April of this year and this has been my source of strength and inspiration since then.

I am one of those people you got rejected in April 2018 due to Rcos allocation cap and my prospective employer back then decided not to resubmit. It was one of the saddest and frustrating times that had happened to me this year but I had moved on and continue to believe and pursue my dream to land a job in the UK.

Fortunately, I found a new prospective employer under NHS in August. But then, here we go again, still struggling to get an RCOS. They applied in September, but October and November allocation had passed but still didn't get any decision from the Home Office.

HR told me that the status in the SMS is "pending" and no one contacted them for any additional documents/information.

I've read from the October 2018 thread that some of our forum mates have the same scenario as mine. So this give me a relief to know that I'm not alone. But still, I can't help but to wonder why.

Btw, I'm on a developer post, so HR told me they applied my Rcos under Shortage Occupation List (2135 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers.) So I believe I have 140 points.

I thought, having a higher points have a greater chance to get RCOS approval but looks like it's not always the case.

I'm still keeping my faith. We will all get through this.

Another exciting weeks ahead

P.S Apologies for a very long message and thank you in advance for any information that you can share with the group.

Good Luck everyone!

Hi Gurus,

Is anyone got the RCOS approved for December 2018.

suneshwar wrote: ↑

Tue Dec 11, 2018 3:04 pm

Hi Gurus,

Is anyone got the RCOS approved for December 2018.

If HO is only meeting TODAY, unlikely there are any resulsts just yet.

Also, please read the first post in this topic.

by CR001 » Mon Dec 10, 2018 12:14 pm

Members are reminded that this topic is ONLY for DECEMBER 2018 RCoS information and outcome.

DO NOT POST Any reference to your potential sponsor, you will have your forum access restricted if you do.

Please read the posts BEFORE asking about how to calculate points and also see post below with the points table first. S

DO NOT post repetitive low value posts, such "Any update anyone", "still waiting" etc. They will be removed. When members have an update, I am sure they will post one.

CR001 wrote: ↑

Tue Dec 11, 2018 3:05 pm

suneshwar wrote: ↑

Tue Dec 11, 2018 3:04 pm

Hi Gurus,

Is anyone got the RCOS approved for December 2018.

If HO is only meeting TODAY, unlikely there are any resulsts just yet.

Also, please read the first post in this topic.

by CR001 » Mon Dec 10, 2018 12:14 pm

Members are reminded that this topic is ONLY for DECEMBER 2018 RCoS information and outcome.

DO NOT POST Any reference to your potential sponsor, you will have your forum access restricted if you do.

Please read the posts BEFORE asking about how to calculate points and also see post below with the points table first. S

DO NOT post repetitive low value posts, such "Any update anyone", "still waiting" etc. They will be removed. When members have an update, I am sure they will post one.

Thanks for the update

Hi Gurus,

Is the result for December 2018 is not yet released or delayed ?. Because, I have checked with my HR and he told me that there is no update yet in application and I am not seeing anyone reported any delay or successful approval.

I am little bit worried hence, I already booked by flight ticket by end of this Month.

Thanks in advance on any information.

Hi All,

Just got a confirmed news that RCoS was issued for 33 points, NON Everything.

Good Luck to All.

libranisb wrote: ↑

Wed Dec 12, 2018 4:56 pm

Hi All,

Just got a confirmed news that RCoS was issued for 33 points, NON Everything.

Good Luck to All.

Hi,

When did you got is it today or yesterday and when the application was submitted to HO.

suneshwar wrote: ↑

Wed Dec 12, 2018 5:04 pm

libranisb wrote: ↑

Wed Dec 12, 2018 4:56 pm

Hi All,

Just got a confirmed news that RCoS was issued for 33 points, NON Everything.

Good Luck to All.

Hi,

When did you got is it today or yesterday and when the application was submitted to HO.

It was today, may be an hour back.

Regards,

Congratulations and all the best!

libranisb wrote: ↑

Wed Dec 12, 2018 5:10 pm

suneshwar wrote: ↑

Wed Dec 12, 2018 5:04 pm

libranisb wrote: ↑

Wed Dec 12, 2018 4:56 pm

Hi All,

Just got a confirmed news that RCoS was issued for 33 points, NON Everything.

Good Luck to All.

Hi,

When did you got is it today or yesterday and when the application was submitted to HO.

It was today, may be an hour back.

Regards,

Thanks for the quick response and Congratulation for your Visa Process.

Hi Guys,

RCOS approved, 37 points, non everything.

Stompel84 wrote: ↑

Wed Dec 12, 2018 6:18 pm

Hi Guys,

RCOS approved, 37 points, non everything.

Congratulation Mate..and when did you got the approval and when it was applied?

Hi,

HR applied on the 2nd December I believe was granted about an hour ago.

Cheers

How did you manage to get your COS confirmation that time! It seems very late for HR to stay in their office
Congrats and good luck with Tier 2 visa!

Thanks man, yeah HR works till 6pm UK time very happy.

Yes I got my COS granted as well (38 points) the confirmation came through around 3:30pm yesterday
Good luck guys!

Still waiting (with 38 points). Employer did not get any notification regarding the status so far.

Hi,

RCOS issued yesterday and we applied on 21st Nov with 32 points.

peddauk808 wrote: ↑

Thu Dec 13, 2018 9:53 am

Hi,

RCOS issued yesterday and we applied on 21st Nov with 32 points.

Hi,

Congratulation Mate.

Do you know the time when it got approved.Because i still waiting for the result with 51 Points.

Congratulations to all who got their RCOS approved this week! All the best in the future!

Is it possible to not get any decision from the Home office for more than 3 months and the RCOS application has been on a pending status without hearing anything from them?

Whenever I follow up with my employer, HR always telling me they are still waiting for the decision to come from the home office. Is there any hotline number or email address where we can make a follow up to know the status instead of just waiting for an update?

Hi Guys,

Happy News finally got it. Thanks for all the information.Good Luck for others.

Mine is 51 Points applied on 04th December non everything.