Showing Minimum salary to qualify for points

[ashehzi]

Keeping the news in mind, http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... settlement, that "Skilled temporary workers wanting to apply for settlement will have to earn at least £35,000 or the going rate for their job, whichever is higher.", what do you guys say about following scenario.

1. Assume you need 30,000£ pa to get your Tier-1 extension (keeping in view your age n qualifications).
2. Assume you are earning like 60K pa.

Does it seem more logical to show only 30k (or perhaps 35K) earnings instead of complete 60K earnings pa. to get your tier-1 extension.

While applying for ILR or settlement, isn't it the case that you must earn more than what you were earning when you got your Tier-1 extension?

Reason: You may not earning same or more during your last year just before applying for ILR or settlement.

What are your thoughts guys?

[Manka10]

This is not applicable to T1 Gen

[ScopeD]

While applying for ILR or settlement, isn't it the case that you must earn more than what you were earning when you got your Tier-1 extension?

Not correct. You will need to score enough points to qualify (75 points if you first successfully applied before 19 July 2010, and 80 points if successful application was on or after 19 July). As long as your earnings are sufficient to score the necessary points to top up the points you obtain from the other categories (in order to reach 75 or 80 depending on your circumstances), you will not be penalised for earning less than what you earned at your last extension.

[jan77]

Tier 1 General is highly skilled they are refering to tier 2 workers who do not neccessarily have to show they are earning up to a treashold level of money but they will now need to prove that ammount. Though some e.g PhD holders ina job are exempted

Dont know if they will implement all these things... too much at a time I think