ILR Refused-SOC-2119 Need help

[nithin.kriz]

Hi Manci,

Just reading the above issue, I am a bit confused as 2119 is in the shortage occupations list from 2014. The list has been revised twice since and the updated list does not have it.

I am due for ILR later this year and on the same job code as i work as an R&D scientist. I have had a extension in my previous company on the same job code (previously on code 2321 - moved to 2119 during extension application - codes of practice updated job list SOC2000 to SOC2010).. on switching employer , i was assigned the same job code.

Please can you advice...

[manci]

It all hinges on the job description - if your job tasks are as per https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... l_2015.pdf
for SOC code 2119 there shouldn't be any problem.

Correct me if I am wrong but as far as I can see from https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration ... ation-list
neither code 2321 nor 2119 have been on the shortage occupation list since 2011.

In any case, since code 2119 jobs are PhD level the £35k income threshold does not apply. See para 245HF(f) in the immigration rules:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration ... sed-system

Currently the min. salary for code 2119 jobs is £27.2k for a 40 hour week but by the time you apply for ILR it may increase - look out for changes.

[nithin.kriz]

Hi Manci,
Many thanks for getting back. The job codes itself were listed on the april 2014 shortage occupation list
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... pril14.pdf

this is the only revision that states 2119 being limited for bioinformatician and informatician.. But the document has been updated to the most recent codes of practice.

[vaibhavg18mau]

Hi Nithin

Would you be able to provide an update on your status please? have you applied for ILR?

thanks
Vaibhav