Hi, Accommodation allowance will be taken into consideration as long as it does not exceed 30% of the total package. If it does exceed this limit, it will only be considered for calculation purposes up to the value of 30% of the total package. See pages 27 - 28 of the Tier 2 policy guidance. I hope ...

Hi there, In my opinion, a good letter should contain the following: 1. your details (e.g. name, date of birth, nationality) 2. your certificate of sponsorship number 3. a statement from the employer that they are willing and able to support you financially for at least the first month of your stay ...

Hi, the points for earnings refer to your prospective earnings. Think of the start date of your new Tier 2 visa as the start date of the "new" job. If you can prove that by the time you switch to Tier 2 you will be earning £20,000, you should get the 10 points you need. A letter from your...

I agree with the others. I can't see why you would be refused entry to the UK as your work permit is still valid. I'm aware of many in your position (on international assignments) who have continued travelling in and out of the country on their existing work permits, valid till 2012. Those expiring ...

I heard something about this. As I understand it, the plan is to discourage ILR and encourage people to take up British citizenship. For example, after 5 years instead of qualifying for ILR you would qualify for probationary citizenship. Depending on your performance, you could be a probationary cit...

I believe you need: 1. proof of your current status (copy of workpermit/visa) 2. proof of finances (recent bank statements/wage slips - preferrably last 3 months) 3. proof of accommodation (tenancy agreement/mortgage statement) 4. proof of dependency (marraige certificate) And of course the relevant...

Hi, the supporting documents you need to supply are: a copy of your work permit and visa (proof of your immigration status), your marriage certificate (proof that she is your dependant), your recent bank statements and wage slips(proof of maintenance). and your tenancy agreement/mortgage statement (...

The maintenance letter is surely the easiest way to meet the maintenance requirement, if your sponsor is A-rated sponsor. A good letter would contain your details as on your passport (name, date of birth, nationality) and your certificate of sponsorship number. The body of the letter would confirm t...