Confused about maintenance fund and work experience!

[bym007]

Hi, my first post here...

I have been on a student visa, and my course has finished now (MBA graduate from Middlesex University - August 2009). I have taken a full time job already. My visa however does not end till December 2009.

I am looking at changing my visa status to Tier 1 PSW or General. I would prefer to switch to General (old HSMP) status, but I am not sure how could I and this is where I need some advice.

My first question is regarding Tier-1 General:
I have not worked for full 12 months leading to my visa application. So I am not sure how do I qualify for this visa category. I have used the points calculator, and so far only this bit is letting me down.

My second question is about maintenance fund. I have my wife as well with me on a dependant visa in UK. She came to the UK on 18th Janurary 09. So its not one full year for her.

I am not clear how much funds do I need to show in maintenance in my account?

Last question is about Tier-1 PSW. Do I have same maintenance funds requirements for this visa as well ? (as in General)

Any advice is appreciated!
Keep up the good work here.

[tvn_ramesh]

My first question is regarding Tier-1 General:
I have not worked for full 12 months leading to my visa application. So I am not sure how do I qualify for this visa category. I have used the points calculator, and so far only this bit is letting me down..

You dont need to use all 12months salary to qualify for Tier(G).. you can use only 1 or all 12 consecutive months in the last 15months.. but the pick here is you need to get required points;
For example.. if you get 40K+ per month u can just use 1month and get the max points in the PBS.. or if u get 40K+ in 12 consecutive months in the last 15months u can use all the 12months for max ponts in the PBS.

My second question is about maintenance fund. I have my wife as well with me on a dependant visa in UK. She came to the UK on 18th Janurary 09. So its not one full year for her.
I am not clear how much funds do I need to show in maintenance in my account?

You need to show 800+1600 for maintenance funds for u n ur dependent...
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... policy.pdf

Last question is about Tier-1 PSW. Do I have same maintenance funds requirements for this visa as well ? (as in General)

??? - not sure wat u mean..

[bym007]

You dont need to use all 12months salary to qualify for Tier(G).. you can use only 1 or all 12 consecutive months in the last 15months.. but the pick here is you need to get required points;
For example.. if you get 40K+ per month u can just use 1month and get the max points in the PBS.. or if u get 40K+ in 12 consecutive months in the last 15months u can use all the 12months for max ponts in the PBS.

What is the points scoring criteria, ie how many points do I score by having earned £xx

You need to show 800+533 for maintenance funds for u n ur dependent...

Even though, my wife will have been in the UK for less than 12 months when I apply?

[tvn_ramesh]

I suggest you to read teh HO GUIDANCE atleast 2-3times.. it will help you a lot..

Read Page 19 for previous earnings..

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... 310309.pdf

L9. Please confirm points being claimed for total earnings
£40,000+ 45 points
£35,000 - £39,999 40 points
£32,000 - £34,999 35 points
£29,000 - £31,999 30 points
£26,000 - £28,999 25 points
£23,000 - £25,999 20 points
£20,000 - £22,999 15 points

[bym007]

Thanks for pointing me to the incomes criteria.
Could you kindly clarify the maintenance funds for my wife who would have been in the UK for 10-11 months when I apply for the visa. Is it 1800 or 533 for her?

Many thanks

[tvn_ramesh]

I missed that one.. it is £1600 for dependent.. sorry for earlier post wil correct it..

please read the HO Dependence Guidance for further info.. Page 7

Dependant of a Tier 1 migrant
Paragraph.. 38.If the Tier 1 migrant is outside the United Kingdom or has been present in the United Kingdom 38. for less than 12 months, each family member of the Tier 1 migrant must show that he/she, the Tier 1 migrant, or (for children) his/her other parent who is also legally present in the United Kingdom has at least £1600 to support him/her; this is in addition to any funds the Tier 1 migrant needs to prove he/she has enough money to support himself/herself.

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... policy.pdf

[bym007]

many thanks for clarification

[push]

My first question is regarding Tier-1 General:
I have not worked for full 12 months leading to my visa application. So I am not sure how do I qualify for this visa category. I have used the points calculator, and so far only this bit is letting me down..

You can disregard the full time study period from the 15 month window. So you ave the flexibility to use your earnings from pre-full-time-study employment

My second question is about maintenance fund. I have my wife as well with me on a dependant visa in UK. She came to the UK on 18th Janurary 09. So its not one full year for her.
I am not clear how much funds do I need to show in maintenance in my account?

If YOU have been in UK for more than 12 months then you need to show £800+£533

[bym007]

My second question is about maintenance fund. I have my wife as well with me on a dependant visa in UK. She came to the UK on 18th Janurary 09. So its not one full year for her.
I am not clear how much funds do I need to show in maintenance in my account?

If YOU have been in UK for more than 12 months then you need to show £800+£533

So are you suggesting that since I have been in the UK for more than 12 months and although, my spouse has been in the UK for 10 months, I will only need to show 800+533 in maintenance funds ?

[ChetanOjha]

My second question is about maintenance fund. I have my wife as well with me on a dependant visa in UK. She came to the UK on 18th Janurary 09. So its not one full year for her.
I am not clear how much funds do I need to show in maintenance in my account?

If YOU have been in UK for more than 12 months then you need to show £800+£533

So are you suggesting that since I have been in the UK for more than 12 months and although, my spouse has been in the UK for 10 months, I will only need to show 800+533 in maintenance funds ?

It's the main applicant which is reqd. to be in UK over 12 months.

[push]

So are you suggesting that since I have been in the UK for more than 12 months and although, my spouse has been in the UK for 10 months, I will only need to show 800+533 in maintenance funds ?

Yes

[bym007]

My second question is about maintenance fund. I have my wife as well with me on a dependant visa in UK. She came to the UK on 18th Janurary 09. So its not one full year for her.
I am not clear how much funds do I need to show in maintenance in my account?

If YOU have been in UK for more than 12 months then you need to show £800+£533

So are you suggesting that since I have been in the UK for more than 12 months and although, my spouse has been in the UK for 10 months, I will only need to show 800+533 in maintenance funds ?

It's the main applicant which is reqd. to be in UK over 12 months.

Wow, that clears a lot of confusions. Many thanks and have a great evening!