My Tier 2 General visa application has just been refused on the basis that I don't meet the experienced worker rate. My wife's application as my dependent was therefore refused.
My SOC code is 2135 which is £33,000 pa on 39 hour week for an experienced rate.
I earn £29,608 pa on 37 hour week which equates to £31,208.43 on 39 hour week, hence the refusal.
I want to reduce my working hours to 34 hour week (same SOC) and my employer is supportive and has approved it. This means I will be earning a salary that equates to £33,962.11 pa on 39 hour week and therefore meets the experienced rate. In hindsight I should have done this before my refused application as my wife is expecting
Please I need advice as my current visa will soon expire
- 1 I can provide all the evidence to show that my wife is expecting during a new application. However will it classified as a genuine vacancy since my refused application was based on a 37 hour week job? Is there any specific evidence I or my employer will have to produce?
- 2 Is there any guidance on what happens if your hours are reduced and different from what was on your last COS but still in the same job?
- 3 If I reapply will it be treated as an extension or brand new application?
- 4 Is there any other thing I need to be mindful of?
