Tier 2 maintenance : NHS jobs

[epitutor]

Dear all,

I am currently on a Tier 2 visa and my maintenance was certified by my A rated sponsor in the earlier Tier 2 application.

I will now be working for NHS who do no certify this. My understanding is that , since I am already on Tier 2 visa- neither me nor my dependents have to show maintenance requirements?

It is a pity that the UKBI doesn't have a dedicated email address for queries so that we have proof of what we are told- I spoke with the help-desk , the lady on the other side was not sure and when I pointed out the policy guidance she spoke with someone and told me that I don't need maintenance. However, she didn't inspire any confidence.

It will really help if someone can confirm that I don't need to show maintenance requirements.

regards
HD

[ksadoc]

Hi,

I am in NHS too. If your CoS says ,"Sponsor certifies maintenance for the migrant"- Yes or No, on mine it said N.
If No, then you will have to show your bank statement with 3 month stable minimum maintenance as on website.
If it says Yes-, then no need to show bank funds.

Hope that clears your doubts.

The HOME Office help desk is crap!

[tansul]

Hi

I am working in NHS hospital as permanent in Training Department on Band 2, my salary bracket is High Cost Area Allowance which will be 5% of your basic salary, minimum £942 to a maximum of £1,632 per annum. but my HR said you can't meet the requirement for appropriate salary which is £20500. Before I have PSW I am working as permanent last 2 months before last 7 months I was working from agency.

Please can you tell me any way to get COS from my NHS Trust.

Regards,

[Jeeves]

£20,500 is an absolute minimum - which isn't paid until Band 4 (according to: http://www.nhscareers.nhs.uk/working-in ... pay-rates/)

You also have to consider the minimum skill level of the job - NQF6 is the minimum requirement (there are a few exceptions but none will apply to your circumstances). According to Wikipedia, Band 2 job examples are: 'Administration, catering, clinical support worker, patient transport, pharmacy assistant' - which don't sound like NQF6 to me.

So it sounds like you won't be able to get a CoS.

[epitutor]

Hi KSAdoc,

The visa application form clearly says- how do you show maintenance and there is an option- I am currently on Tier 2 visa. The guidance says that if you are on Tier 2 points will automatically be awarded. What is the source of your information?