June 2018 Restricted COS

[Handetim]

I strongly believe there are no updates from HO itself. So , we should wait until next week to get clear picture. Anyways people with 40-45 points might get clear in coming months. But can anyone confirm if minimum points is 21 or 32 to get Rcos ?

Thanks

The typical number of minimum is 21 points but 21 - 30 points are graduate positions. 30 points is the minimum points with appropriate salary for general positions.

Are you sure about it? My salary is 27k. I am not a graduate. My company applies with the guidance of a reputable law firm. I believe they would be warn about the salary?

You must be making £30k a year, unless you are exempt for some reason? Do you have guaranteed bonuses or allowances? Are you on the shortage occupation? Is it PhD?

https://www.gov.uk/tier-2-general/eligibility

No PhD. No Shortage Occupation. I have bonus but I though it is not guaranteed. I’ll check it on Monday. Thanks!

[abhi_qa]

The typical number of minimum is 21 points but 21 - 30 points are graduate positions. 30 points is the minimum points with appropriate salary for general positions.

Are you sure about it? My salary is 27k. I am not a graduate. My company applies with the guidance of a reputable law firm. I believe they would be warn about the salary?

You must be making £30k a year, unless you are exempt for some reason? Do you have guaranteed bonuses or allowances? Are you on the shortage occupation? Is it PhD?

https://www.gov.uk/tier-2-general/eligibility

No PhD. No Shortage Occupation. I have bonus but I though it is not guaranteed. I’ll check it on Monday. Thanks!

My immigration adviser told that bonuses are not considered for RCOS.

[abhi_qa]

Hi guys, the changes will come into effect on 6 July 2018.

Please see link here:

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/chan ... n-rules--2

I am purely speculating here. But why did the government chose 6th July as the implementation date? Does this have to do something with the fact that all applications must be submitted by the 5th of July and they would still consider the old cap rules for July allocation as well? That would mean that July allocation would still see a high points cut off.

Again this is a pure speculation.

All applications submitted by 5th July will be subject to newly revised immigration rules.

[Batagin]

Dear all,

Any of you received a refusal with 45´s? I know the colleagues with 55 and 50 are waiting an answer...

[nwokediy]

It seems that no one has received a refusal yet. This is seeming like a different month... I believe that majority of us may sail through this month.

[Batagin]

It seems that no one has received a refusal yet. This is seeming like a different month... I believe that majority of us may sail through this month.

That´s the point!!! Maybe HO are organizing the scores before inform everybody... After 51 last month I don´t believe in June the score are higher than 55. I want to belive there is a delay in HO to inform everybody.

[aditri]

Waiting at @45 here. No refusal yet. But its too early. Last month i received refusal on 18th

[UKTier2June2018]

Any non first timer this month? How many days post meeting did you guys wait for the rejection last month?

[kiru17]

Waiting at @45 here. No refusal yet. But its too early. Last month i received refusal on 18th

Hi,
Same here too. 45 non SOL, non NHS..
May I know if your employer Informed you about the refusal for last month.. Did they receive email or is the status in sms portal reflected as refused. Please throw some light, my employer does not inform me on any info.

[aditri]

Waiting at @45 here. No refusal yet. But its too early. Last month i received refusal on 18th

Hi,
Same here too. 45 non SOL, non NHS..
May I know if your employer Informed you about the refusal for last month.. Did they receive email or is the status in sms portal reflected as refused. Please throw some light, my employer does not inform me on any info.

Yes, i am in constant touch with my employer. Last month he replied as soon as he received refusal.
In my opinion its best to ask politely and show that you haven't goven up yet.
Works for me at least

[Dauk]

Any non first timer this month? How many days post meeting did you guys wait for the rejection last month?

Mid month. About a week after the meeting it seems most of the letters go out now a days. You can of course go back and see for yourself.

uk-tier-2-employer-sponsored-visas/apri ... l#p1625924

uk-tier-2-employer-sponsored-visas/may- ... 9-140.html

Also
https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... ponsorship
Seems not to get updated until after all the letters go out so you can see the dates it's finished each month there.

[optimist08]

Hi guys, I did some research on this matter with regard to the implementation of the changes made by the Home Office yesterday.

As pe the official statement of changes made by the Home Office, the relevant paragraph read this-

"The changes to Part 7 set out in paragraph 7.2, to Part 8 set out in paragraphs 8.1 and 8.2, to Part 11 set out in paragraph 11.1, to Appendix A set out in paragraphs A14 to A17 and A21 to A25, to Appendix ECAA set out in paragraph ECAA1., to Appendix FM set out in paragraphs FM1. to FM4. and to Appendix FM-SE set out in paragraphs FM-SE1. and FM-SE2. of this statement shall take effect from 6 July 2018 and will apply to all decisions made on or after that date.

The other changes set out in this statement shall take effect on 6 July 2018. However, in relation to those changes, if an application has been made for entry clearance or leave to enter or remain before 6 July 2018, the application will be decided in accordance with the Immigration Rules in force on 5 July 2018."

Doesn't the underlined part mean that the application made in June as well, i.e. till June 5, 2018 will also be considered as per the new rules?

Please correct me if my interpretation is wrong, but according to me the doctors and nurses will be exempted from this month itself!!

[optimist08]

Any non first timer this month? How many days post meeting did you guys wait for the rejection last month?

Ya I have got refused for a total of 6 times till now!

Usually, the refusal was always notified by 19th of the month.

[CR001]

Hi guys, I did some research on this matter with regard to the implementation of the changes made by the Home Office yesterday.

As pe the official statement of changes made by the Home Office, the relevant paragraph read this-

"The changes to Part 7 set out in paragraph 7.2, to Part 8 set out in paragraphs 8.1 and 8.2, to Part 11 set out in paragraph 11.1, to Appendix A set out in paragraphs A14 to A17 and A21 to A25, to Appendix ECAA set out in paragraph ECAA1., to Appendix FM set out in paragraphs FM1. to FM4. and to Appendix FM-SE set out in paragraphs FM-SE1. and FM-SE2. of this statement shall take effect from 6 July 2018 and will apply to all decisions made on or after that date.

The other changes set out in this statement shall take effect on 6 July 2018. However, in relation to those changes, if an application has been made for entry clearance or leave to enter or remain before 6 July 2018, the application will be decided in accordance with the Immigration Rules in force on 5 July 2018."

Doesn't the underlined part mean that the application made in June as well, i.e. till June 5, 2018 will also be considered as per the new rules?

Please correct me if my interpretation is wrong, but according to me the doctors and nurses will be exempted from this month itself!!

No that is not what it means. All applications up to 5th July are under the current rules not the new rule change from 6th July.

[optimist08]

Hi guys, I did some research on this matter with regard to the implementation of the changes made by the Home Office yesterday.

As pe the official statement of changes made by the Home Office, the relevant paragraph read this-

"The changes to Part 7 set out in paragraph 7.2, to Part 8 set out in paragraphs 8.1 and 8.2, to Part 11 set out in paragraph 11.1, to Appendix A set out in paragraphs A14 to A17 and A21 to A25, to Appendix ECAA set out in paragraph ECAA1., to Appendix FM set out in paragraphs FM1. to FM4. and to Appendix FM-SE set out in paragraphs FM-SE1. and FM-SE2. of this statement shall take effect from 6 July 2018 and will apply to all decisions made on or after that date.

The other changes set out in this statement shall take effect on 6 July 2018. However, in relation to those changes, if an application has been made for entry clearance or leave to enter or remain before 6 July 2018, the application will be decided in accordance with the Immigration Rules in force on 5 July 2018."

Doesn't the underlined part mean that the application made in June as well, i.e. till June 5, 2018 will also be considered as per the new rules?

Please correct me if my interpretation is wrong, but according to me the doctors and nurses will be exempted from this month itself!!

No that is not what it means. All applications up to 5th July are under the current rules not the new rule change from 6th July.

Okay but those are applications for leave to remain or entry clearance, wouldn't the first paragraph be applicable for CoS, considering the exemption to doctors and nurses is covered by Paragraph A17 which is included in the changes mentioned in the first paragraph. and thus a decision made after 6th july (which is usually made on 11th of the month for COS) be subject to the new rules?

[CR001]

Hi guys, I did some research on this matter with regard to the implementation of the changes made by the Home Office yesterday.

As pe the official statement of changes made by the Home Office, the relevant paragraph read this-

"The changes to Part 7 set out in paragraph 7.2, to Part 8 set out in paragraphs 8.1 and 8.2, to Part 11 set out in paragraph 11.1, to Appendix A set out in paragraphs A14 to A17 and A21 to A25, to Appendix ECAA set out in paragraph ECAA1., to Appendix FM set out in paragraphs FM1. to FM4. and to Appendix FM-SE set out in paragraphs FM-SE1. and FM-SE2. of this statement shall take effect from 6 July 2018 and will apply to all decisions made on or after that date.

The other changes set out in this statement shall take effect on 6 July 2018. However, in relation to those changes, if an application has been made for entry clearance or leave to enter or remain before 6 July 2018, the application will be decided in accordance with the Immigration Rules in force on 5 July 2018."

Doesn't the underlined part mean that the application made in June as well, i.e. till June 5, 2018 will also be considered as per the new rules?

Please correct me if my interpretation is wrong, but according to me the doctors and nurses will be exempted from this month itself!!

No that is not what it means. All applications up to 5th July are under the current rules not the new rule change from 6th July.

Okay but those are applications for leave to remain or entry clearance, wouldn't the first paragraph be applicable for CoS, considering the exemption to doctors and nurses is covered by Paragraph A17 which is included in the changes mentioned in the first paragraph. and thus a decision made after 6th july (which is usually made on 11th of the month for COS) be subject to the new rules?

You asked about the 'underlined bit'. That is what I responded to.

[optimist08]

Hi guys, I did some research on this matter with regard to the implementation of the changes made by the Home Office yesterday.

As pe the official statement of changes made by the Home Office, the relevant paragraph read this-

"The changes to Part 7 set out in paragraph 7.2, to Part 8 set out in paragraphs 8.1 and 8.2, to Part 11 set out in paragraph 11.1, to Appendix A set out in paragraphs A14 to A17 and A21 to A25, to Appendix ECAA set out in paragraph ECAA1., to Appendix FM set out in paragraphs FM1. to FM4. and to Appendix FM-SE set out in paragraphs FM-SE1. and FM-SE2. of this statement shall take effect from 6 July 2018 and will apply to all decisions made on or after that date.

The other changes set out in this statement shall take effect on 6 July 2018. However, in relation to those changes, if an application has been made for entry clearance or leave to enter or remain before 6 July 2018, the application will be decided in accordance with the Immigration Rules in force on 5 July 2018."

Doesn't the underlined part mean that the application made in June as well, i.e. till June 5, 2018 will also be considered as per the new rules?

Please correct me if my interpretation is wrong, but according to me the doctors and nurses will be exempted from this month itself!!

No that is not what it means. All applications up to 5th July are under the current rules not the new rule change from 6th July.

Okay but those are applications for leave to remain or entry clearance, wouldn't the first paragraph be applicable for CoS, considering the exemption to doctors and nurses is covered by Paragraph A17 which is included in the changes mentioned in the first paragraph. and thus a decision made after 6th july (which is usually made on 11th of the month for COS) be subject to the new rules?

You asked about the 'underlined bit'. That is what I responded to.

Thats right, but is my understanding correct for the COS bit then?

[abhi_qa]

Hi guys, I did some research on this matter with regard to the implementation of the changes made by the Home Office yesterday.

As pe the official statement of changes made by the Home Office, the relevant paragraph read this-

"The changes to Part 7 set out in paragraph 7.2, to Part 8 set out in paragraphs 8.1 and 8.2, to Part 11 set out in paragraph 11.1, to Appendix A set out in paragraphs A14 to A17 and A21 to A25, to Appendix ECAA set out in paragraph ECAA1., to Appendix FM set out in paragraphs FM1. to FM4. and to Appendix FM-SE set out in paragraphs FM-SE1. and FM-SE2. of this statement shall take effect from 6 July 2018 and will apply to all decisions made on or after that date.

The other changes set out in this statement shall take effect on 6 July 2018. However, in relation to those changes, if an application has been made for entry clearance or leave to enter or remain before 6 July 2018, the application will be decided in accordance with the Immigration Rules in force on 5 July 2018."

Doesn't the underlined part mean that the application made in June as well, i.e. till June 5, 2018 will also be considered as per the new rules?

Please correct me if my interpretation is wrong, but according to me the doctors and nurses will be exempted from this month itself!!

That is applicable to tier 2 applicants not for RCOS.

[Melsieau]

Hey guys

I’ve been applying since January and have received a “refusal” each time saying I did not meet the required points. This month I received a letter outlining that my request had been “rejected” because I did not meet the salary requirements.

We have been applying under SOC 1132 for which the minimum salary requirement is 49,700. However, my contract is for 25 hours per week, which at £49,700 for a 39 hour week is £34,000.

My question is: can salaries be pro rated and has the person assessing the case just overlooked the contracted hours?

Any advice would be much appreciated.
Best regards
Melissa

[UKTier2June2018]

Hey guys

I’ve been applying since January and have received a “refusal” each time saying I did not meet the required points. This month I received a letter outlining that my request had been “rejected” because I did not meet the salary requirements.

We have been applying under SOC 1132 for which the minimum salary requirement is 49,700. However, my contract is for 25 hours per week, which at £49,700 for a 39 hour week is £34,000.

My question is: can salaries be pro rated and has the person assessing the case just overlooked the contracted hours?

Any advice would be much appreciated.
Best regards
Melissa

When did you receive the refusal letter?

[Melsieau]

It was a rejection letter and it was on Friday.

I’ve recieved “refusal” letters with no mention of this issue every month since January.

[UKTier2June2018]

It was a rejection letter and it was on Friday.

I’ve recieved “refusal” letters with no mention of this issue every month since January.

Did you receive it because of points required?

[Melsieau]

Yes.

But unlike the last 5 refusal letters which simply stated I did not meet the points required this one was a letter saying I did not meet the points due to salary not being high enough for the SOC code.

My question is regarding the pro rata nature of doing shorter hours but being paid the full time equivalent.

[CR001]

Yes.

But unlike the last 5 refusal letters which simply stated I did not meet the points required this one was a letter saying I did not meet the points due to salary not being high enough for the SOC code.

My question is regarding the pro rata nature of doing shorter hours but being paid the full time equivalent.

My understanding is that you cannot work for less than 30 hours per week on Tier 2 otherwise your job is part time and Tier 2 doesn't apply to part time employment.

[UKTier2June2018]

Yes.

But unlike the last 5 refusal letters which simply stated I did not meet the points required this one was a letter saying I did not meet the points due to salary not being high enough for the SOC code.

My question is regarding the pro rata nature of doing shorter hours but being paid the full time equivalent.

Did your working hours change this time round or has it always been this case?