Staying in WP Vs Tier1

[RNikita]

Hi.. pls consider my case and give me your advice.

Staying in WP Vs Tier1

i am currently under Workpermit - Entry stamped as 7 th April 2008. With this i am eligible for ILR on March 11 th , 2013
I have an appointment at a PEO on Mar 14 th, 2011 for Tier 1 Visa and based on my success , my Tier 1 Visa will be valid till March 14 th 2013
I have 2 questions

1) Between my ILR eligibility and visa ending date is only 4 days. Is there any risk i need to aware off.

2) I am hearing that ILR eligibility post April 2011, one needs to show the same salary status. This is risky as my salary is a mix of fixed salary and Bonus.

pls give me your advice

[geriatrix]

1) Between my ILR eligibility and visa ending date is only 4 days. Is there any risk i need to aware off.

Under current directions, if your leave will expire any earlier than 28 days before your 5th anniversary of entry / stay in the UK as an economic migrant, you'll need to apply for another extension before becoming eligible for settlement.

2) I am hearing that ILR eligibility post April 2011, one needs to show the same salary status. This is risky as my salary is a mix of fixed salary and Bonus.

No one can answer that for you today, for definite, without any detailed information about the "proposed changes". You may know the answer / expect a definite response before your date of appointment if these details become known by then. Else, anyone's guess is as good as yours.


regards

[t1s2010]

i am currently under Workpermit - Entry stamped as 7 th April 2008. With this i am eligible for ILR on March 11 th , 2013
I have an appointment at a PEO on Mar 14 th, 2011 for Tier 1 Visa and based on my success , my Tier 1 Visa will be valid till March 14 th 2013
I have 2 questions

Little intrigued here.
With 7th April, 2008 WP date; won't this be valid till 7th April, 2011?

If so, why are you asking for T1-G validity from 14th March when you have ILR gap of 5-days to cover.
Or, with PEO, validity starts at same day?

[RNikita]

- Hi..7 th April, 2008 was my first workpermit for 2 years and got extended now till Feb 2013..which will not complete 5 years.

Getting my Tier1 on March 14 th, 2011 will get me till Mar 14 th 2013 which will make me eligible.

Hope i am right here.

New Question - my biggest worry is if new ILR rules states that we needs to qualify again then salary will be the big question as i am in 65k bracket for eligiblity due to my age and sustaning 65k will be hard due to the bonus factor