Tier 2 G ILR / 10 year Route

[nbandla]

Hello

I came to UK on 19 Sep 2010

Got PSW after masters until 19 Aug 2014.

Changed to Tier 2 on 19 May 2014 for 5 years visa until 18 Aug 2019.

If i dont get 35k by the time i qualify for ILR, i believe i can extend Tier 2 for one year untill 19 may 2020.

Questions

• 1) To qualify for 10 year route what is best chance to kill this months GAP from 19 May 2020 till 18 Sep 2020 ?
  
  2) I have PSW until Aug 2014 but i changed to Tier 2 G on May 2014, but VISA was given until Aug 19? so can i consider Tier 2 G extension until Aug 2020?
  
  3) Is the Tier 2 G 5 year ILR 36K, for overall year, or if get increment on last 3 months showing on payslip as annual salary 36K, will this be enough or should actually earn in last year before i apply ILR?

Thanks
Gop

[CR001]

1) To qualify for 10 year route what is best chance to kill this months GAP from 19 May 2020 till 18 Sep 2020 ?

You would need to find a visa that you qualify for (Tier 4, PBS Dependent if applicable, Tier 1 Ent, etc).

2) I have PSW until Aug 2014 but i changed to Tier 2 G on May 2014, but VISA was given until Aug 19? so can i consider Tier 2 G extension until Aug 2020?

If your Tier 2 G was valid from May 2014, then you cannot hold a Tier 2 G visa any longer than May 2020. It is the date visa is granted that counts not the date you applied.

3) Is the Tier 2 G 5 year ILR 36K, for overall year, or if get increment on last 3 months showing on payslip as annual salary 36K, will this be enough or should actually earn in last year before i apply ILR?

You need to meet the requirement at the time of ILR based on Tier 2 G 5 years residence. Even one month payslip will be sufficient. However, sudden large increases raise a red flag instantly with HO as they are very aware of migrants getting a one month increase only to meet the ILR criteria. You don't state what your current salary is so no one can comment on whether an increase will look suspicious.

[nbandla]

Regarding salary change: if my current employer pays 30k, and i change my employer in Sept 2018 who pays 36k or more and apply for ILR in 2019 May will be acceptable i think ? Someone told i have to earn 35k in last year and paid tax for 36K?

[CR001]

Your gross salary must be at the level stipulated by HO for the relevant year you apply. Don't listen to 'someone'.

Salary Threshold Date new threshold commences
£35,000 6th April 2016
£35,500 6th April 2018
£35,800 6th April 2019
£36,200 6th April 2020