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Please can anyone help.
I intend applying for ILR soon.
I have only just discovered there is a requirement for applicants to meet SOC code.
I had WP granted for a straight 5 years period in 2007.
The relevant SOC code I can find is 60% more than what I am paid.
My empolyer is willing to increase my salary to meet the SOC code
Is this a reasonable option for me? I have only 2 months left now to make any adjustments but I gather there is a requirement to provide 3 months statement.
Please what should I do?
Thanks

If you have three months to apply for settlement then you should have no problem. You need one payslip (most recent), a corroborating bank statement and a letter from your employer to apply for settlement.

See 134-SD.

sushdmehta wrote:If you have three months to apply for settlement then you should have no problem. You need one payslip (most recent), a corroborating bank statement and a letter from your employer to apply for settlement.

See 134-SD.

Thanks for your prompt reply. But will a sudden 60% increase not constitute a significant change in salary? I refer to Technical Change in Employment
It is also common for case officers to ask for 3 months permit, amongst other documentation, according to people's experience. Will this not be questioned? Thanks

AIUI, a 60% increase in salary in one go requires a new application under the PBS system. It is up to you whether you wish to apply for extension under Tier 2 first and apply for settlement thereafter or try and apply for settlement directly.

IMHO, law takes precedence over other people's experiences.

hi there

if you give the last three month payslip. will they not find out that you did not get the apprpriate amount before those 3 months?

any suggestions

thank you

Read 134(iii) - 134(v) to understand what the "requirements" are and what the law states with regards to the issue at hand.

sushdmehta wrote:Read 134(iii) - 134(v) to understand what the "requirements" are and what the law states with regards to the issue at hand.

Thanks so much everyone for your input.
My question then is what constitutes a significant change in salary in terms of percenatge? 10,20 or 30%? Unfortunately as it came new to me I have missed reflecting any increase in salary to meet SOC code in the last 3 months. I can however make changes to meet the last 2 months before applying but still having sleepless nights as to what the outcome will be. Does anyone have similar experience/advice? Please help

Byron1 wrote:

sushdmehta wrote:Read 134(iii) - 134(v) to understand what the "requirements" are and what the law states with regards to the issue at hand.

Thanks so much everyone for your input.
My question then is what constitutes a significant change in salary in terms of percenatge? 10,20 or 30%? Unfortunately as it came new to me I have missed reflecting any increase in salary to meet SOC code in the last 3 months. I can however make changes to meet the last 2 months before applying but still having sleepless nights as to what the outcome will be. Does anyone have similar experience/advice? Please help

please check this
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... employment

the SOC code can be amended