variable income? cat a? :, (

[Faith24]

Hello all

My first post.

I have very recently applied for spouse visa. I am the sponsor.
I applied using 6months payslips cat a. With the same employer for over 7months.

I was just reading through the guidelines again and feel i have made a mistake i know its probably too late to do anything now but it is really bugging me now so i wantes your help.

I am paid at an hourly rate therefore classed as non salaried. I had a pay increase two months into my job. This has been mentioned in my employer letter.

I now believe i should have applied using cat b variable income??

Please can someone help clear my doubt. TThank you.

[Obie]

if at the end of the day you still meet the requirement, the ECO may well ignore your error, if he or she is a reasonable.

[Faith24]

Thanks for your reply obie.

Does this mean i should have used cat b then? I did provide my p60 and p45 for the previous year so maybe this could work in my defence? (I didn't meet the income threshold last year but i have plenty of savings that would make up the shortfall)

I know it depends on the eco but in your opinion do you feel this may be a reason for refusal? If yes, if i appeal the decision and show 12 months previous statements do you think the appeal could be overturned?

[SoHopeful]

As you are non salaried Cat A is fine. If your average income in the last 6 months was £9300 you have met the requirement so nothing to worry about.

[Faith24]

Thankyou SoHopeful i hope you're right.

[SoHopeful]

I sponsored my husband using Cat A and non salaried employment - the calculation for is slightly different and stated in the rules.

[Faith24]

Oh that's great. Thanks for that.

Feeling abit more confident about my app now.