Regarding sudden Hike

[AnnaNag]

Hi All

My Tier 2 general visa expires on end of 2018, I finished my 5 years route to ILR on end of November last year(2017). I have been given a 20 percent hike last month and my salary is now 35,500.Since I have the necessary minimum threshold I decided to apply. I have an appointment for a premium slot next week and I wonder should I cancel the appointment and wait for more months so that It does not raise a red flag due to sudden hike, Or should I get more documents explaining the hike from my sponsor. I am not aware whether other company staff was also given a hike and if so what amount.Please let me know if you need more information


Thanks and Regards

AnnaNag

[CR001]

Almost certainly yes it will raise a huge red flag to HO, even after a few months.. HO are hot onto applicants who suddenly get huge increases to meet the ILR threshold.

What documentation could your sponsor possibly supply to justify such a huge increase so suddenly?

Were you not worth that level of salary during the time you have worked for them??

If you are the only person in the company to receive such a large increase, then it is suspicious and your application for ILR will likely be put on hold while HO investigates and possibly visits your sponsor.

[AnnaNag]

Hi CR001


Can you please advice me on the next course of action


Thanks and Regards

AnnaNag

[AnnaNag]

Hi CROO1

Since my visa is due to expire at the end of 2018. I can wait for a 6 more months before applying but do you still think that will still raise a flag


Thanks and Regards

Henzerr.v.m.

[GMO]

Hi CROO1

Since my visa is due to expire at the end of 2018. I can wait for a 6 more months before applying but do you still think that will still raise a flag


Thanks and Regards

Henzerr.v.m.

Hi, Is that your only increament after extention or in toal 5 years??

[AnnaNag]

Hi

This is the increment after extension

[GMO]

Well, I believe if it is annual increment and along with others than it should be fine. But remember to update SMS system regarding your increments.

[AnnaNag]

Thanks GMO

[GMO]

Thanks GMO

You welclome SO are you going to apply next week? All the best best and please give us the update.

[GMO]

Thanks GMO

Whats the update dear ? You got ur ILR?

[Casa]

While awaiting an update from AnnaNag, anyone finding themselves in a similar situation should take on board that any increase (close to applying for ILR) of £5,000 or more representing 20% of the previous salary level is likely to come under close scrutiny by the HO

[AnnaNag]

Hi

I am writing to inform you that I got my ILR without any issues, I have attached the letter for your guidance

Employment letter for ur reference

[GMO]

Great!!! Congrats

[GMO]

Hi

I am writing to inform you that I got my ILR without any issues, I have attached the letter for your guidance

Employment letter for ur reference

Can you please tel us what docs you submitted along with ur application? Do u submit any letter justifying ur salary hike and how many Payslip and bank statemetns you provided?

[AnnaNag]

Hi

I submitted 2 months payslips and 3 months bank statements with the letter from the employer which has a table for the hike i have got when I was working.since my hike was non periodic i used to get 15 percent hike every 2 or so years