This is my first post here
. So, first of all, thanks to everyone who has contributed in providing the information on this forum. Its really helpful.I'm in the midst of a Tier 2 General application being made by my employer. I have some queries regarding the documentation required to be submitted.
Updates so far (I'm applying from Outside UK):
1. Employer is an A-rated sponsor for Tier 2 ICT and Tier 2 General category. I'm a business analyst and consultant and have been working with the employer for last 3 and a half years.
2. Remuneration was agreed at XX,000 GBP Basic, before tax. Allowances have not been mentioned yet but may be over and above the basic salary. I have double checked and the salary offered is much higher than the requirement as per Tier 2 G list.
3. It will be 40 hours per week (I have double-checked the salary vis-a-vis work hours and it is mugh higher than the required minimum for my role)
4. I was not eligible to apply for ICT because I work for the subsidiary of the parent company, which is a different entity than the UK subsidiary.
5. Thus, RLMT was conducted and completed.
6. Application (assuming that's what its called) has been submitted for allocation of a CoS number
7. I'm now awaiting a decision from UKBA for allocating/approving the same. Therefore, by the virtue of hope, I have started accumulating the information and documents that I may need if and when I apply for my entry clearance.
My questions (so far
) are as follows:1. English language requirement - I have appeared for IELTS and am due to receive my result in a week from today. I'm fairly confident of clearing this above B1 level (as required per the Tier 2 G norms). My question is, do I still need to provide my university degree when I apply for entry clearance?
2. Funds - I have sufficient funds for self + spouse (GBP 1500+) from the last 12 months in my bank account. My question is, should I also provide a stand-alone bank statement of my spouse's account as well (this bank account also has the minimum thresh-hold of 600 GBP or more for last 6) months). Will it by helpful/of any use?
3. Spouse - We have been married for little over 3 years. However, call it the lack of effort, but we haven't been able to get a marriage certificate yet. Our passports do have the respective spouse's name on them. We also have an original wedding invite, wedding pictures and receipts from various vendors re: expenditure during the wedding. Would you still recommend that I get a marriage certificate made by the court of law? Kindly suggest.
4. Visa - I have spent time in the UK in 2005-06 on a student visa. I did apply for an extension which was refused as my attendance was too less during the last 3 months. I therefore decided not to appeal and returned to my home country within the specified timelines. I was issued a business visitor visa in 2013 and have visited UK twice since then for business meetings. Do you think this will have an impact on my Tier 2 G application? I have checked with the attorney and he doesnt seem to think so since my last refusal was more than 5 years ago, and I have been issued a visa since then. Of course I know its just an informed opinion and the final decision rests with the UKBA.
That's it for now. I'll come back with more questions should I have any.
Best Regards
Blue