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+1 - am also unfamiliar with this route.secret.simon wrote:You have done nothing wrong. It is just that Tier 2 Minister of Religion is a very rare visa. And most people on these forums (like me) have no experience of it. As you have mentioned, the rules are different. And I would think it irresponsible to advise you on something that I do not understand.
Most people on these forums are not lawyers, they are just people like me who have been through the immigration milestone and are sharing the fruits of our experience. But if we have no experience to share, we would rather stay quiet.
Some of the moderators are lawyers and they may step by to advise you. I do not know if you can change the subject of the thread, but you may wish to consider changing it to "Tier 2 Minister of Religion to ILR - Various questions" or similar words to highlight the precise nature of your question.
secret.simon I don't believe we currently have any moderators who are lawyers and active on the forum at present.secret.simon wrote:You have done nothing wrong. It is just that Tier 2 Minister of Religion is a very rare visa. And most people on these forums (like me) have no experience of it. As you have mentioned, the rules are different. And I would think it irresponsible to advise you on something that I do not understand.
Most people on these forums are not lawyers, they are just people like me who have been through the immigration milestone and are sharing the fruits of our experience. But if we have no experience to share, we would rather stay quiet.
Some of the moderators are lawyers and they may step by to advise you. I do not know if you can change the subject of the thread, but you may wish to consider changing it to "Tier 2 Minister of Religion to ILR - Various questions" or similar words to highlight the precise nature of your question.
I apologise if I got the OP's hopes up incorrectly. But I was under the impression that vinny, Obie and Amber (though she has not been seen for a while) were lawyers or at least learned in immigration law as immigration advisors. And I am sure that if they have anything to contribute, they will drop by and advise the OP.Casa wrote:secret.simon I don't believe we currently have any moderators who are lawyers and active on the forum at present.
Neither Amber or Vinny are legally qualified immigration advisors and I don't know to what level Obie is...but I'm sure he will confirm. Most Mods (as I do) have disclaimers in the signature on their posts.secret.simon wrote:I apologise if I got the OP's hopes up incorrectly. But I was under the impression that vinny, Obie and Amber (though she has not been seen for a while) were lawyers or at least learned in immigration law as immigration advisors. And I am sure that if they have anything to contribute, they will drop by and advise the OP.Casa wrote:secret.simon I don't believe we currently have any moderators who are lawyers and active on the forum at present.
Thanks for the topic heading edit, CR001.
That appears to be correct from this document. Page 4.sandrofoz wrote: I have few questions and I would be very grateful if someone could help us:
1) It seems that there is no salary requirements for someone applying from tier 2 minister of religion. Is that correct?
Had you done that, you would have annoyed me, at least, immensely! Good that you decided against it.sandrofoz wrote:I was wondering if I should post the questions all in one post or break them up into different topics.
You are correct, 245HF(d)(ii)(2) applies only to Tier 2 (General) migrant. But 245HF(d)(i) and 245HF(d)(ii)(1) do apply to you.sandrofoz wrote:1) It seems that there is no salary requirements for someone applying from tier 2 minister of religion. Is that correct? I cannot find anything regarding to salary to clergy on the code of practice as well.
It is not about the "amount" but the fact that you can maintain yourself and your dependants without recource to public funds. Bank statements covering three months preceding the application of an account where your salary is credited should suffice.sandrofoz wrote:It only says that you need to be able to maintain yourself and dependents. Does anyone have some idea of how much would the Home Office think it is needed? Do I need to present bank statements?
Shouldn't be a problem. Read Note 8 (page 38 of 45) of SET(M) form for reference.sandrofoz wrote:2) Cohabitation. I know this has been asked before, but in my case the only docs I have with both our names are the Council taxes bills and the rental agreements over the 5 year period. I have all the other bills in my name and my wife has none. Would her pay slips sent to the same address work? she also have driving license that shows same address as me.
Read the SET(O) form and see what documentary evidence(s) is required for dependant(s).sandrofoz wrote:3) Do I need to bring any other document for my daughter, 7 years old, apart from her birth certificate, passport and bio-metric card?
Read Q6 of this topic. Your wife is subject to 319E(g) so she will also need to meet the English language requirements. How old is your daughter?sandrofoz wrote:4) Proof of English. I hope to use my IELTS certificate which I used in my previous application. The test was taken in 2010. Would that be ok?
Uncomplicated immigration history, no breach of laws during stay in UK, and possession of all required documentary evidences usually means straightforward case.sandrofoz wrote:5) I plan to apply in person in one of the Premium centers. I read it is for straight forward cases. Can I assume my case to be a straight forward one?
Anyone not confident of success of settlement application because of ineligibility or non-compliance to immigration rules in preceding years should avoid including dependants in the SET(O) application for cost reasons. Else, one should include any dependants.sandrofoz wrote:6) and the last question is should me and my two dependents apply together or no? The reason I would consider not applying together is that if there is problem and my application gets refused, then the two dependents also. This would imply in a huge financial loss. Would anyone recommend that I apply alone first and after I get settlement then apply for the dependents?
Sorry to be a pain, but Amber, the initial Tier 2 Minister of Religion visa and its extension(s) require a B2 English test. Is it definitely relaxed to B1 for ILR? Just wanted to clarify.Amber wrote:you need to check the English Language requirement meets B1
See 245HF(f), then FAQs, Guidance: Knowledge of life and language in the UK, Appendix KoLL.secret.simon wrote:Sorry to be a pain, but Amber, the initial Tier 2 Minister of Religion visa and its extension(s) require a B2 English test. Is it definitely relaxed to B1 for ILR? Just wanted to clarify.Amber wrote:you need to check the English Language requirement meets B1
Hi, from the reading I kind understood that I am ok applying with a B1 certificate, despite the fact that for I was required to use a B2 certificate when I applied for Tier 2 (minister of Religion).sushdmehta wrote:See 245HF(f), then FAQs, Guidance: Knowledge of life and language in the UK, Appendix KoLL.secret.simon wrote:Sorry to be a pain, but Amber, the initial Tier 2 Minister of Religion visa and its extension(s) require a B2 English test. Is it definitely relaxed to B1 for ILR? Just wanted to clarify.Amber wrote:you need to check the English Language requirement meets B1
Hi there, it would be really helpful if someone could give any insight on whether I need to mention about my children in the application or not.sandrofoz wrote:Thank you all for the help with the questions, specially to sushdmehta for the detailed answer.
My daughter is 7 years old.
Allow me to add one more question. We have 2 other children that were born in the UK and following advice found in the immigration board we wont include them in our IRL application as they can apply for citizenship after we receive our ILR.
The question I have is, do we need to mention about them during our application for ILR?
Thanks again,
Hi all, apart from the question above, could anyone help me with the following? On the session 12 in the form set O it is listed the documents I need to submit with my application. It looks like the Tier 2 minister of religion falls on the 12C sub category, but I am not sure because it says in the title: Employment not requiring a work permit.sandrofoz wrote:Please, could anyone give so light here. I am filling the form SET O and came across the questions bellow. Do I need to fill these in if applying from a Tier 2 Minister of Religion?
You must complete all four of the boxes below if you are applying as a work permit holder; a Tier 2 (General) or a Tier 2 (Intra company transfer) migrant – (Your employer will be able to provide you with these details)
SOC code (or nearest applicable which best describes your employment)
Current rate of pay (hourly rate or annual salary)
Number of hours this salary is based on
Number of weekly hours
Rate of pay for this SOC code stated in the codes of practice (hourly rate or annual salary).
Thanks for you again,
Sandrofoz
Hi Karo,karollc wrote:Hi, thanks for your helpful information
just one question
I am on tier 2 minister of religion as well
I am going to apply next week in person
you stated bank statement covering 4 months but the application form do not require it.
Do I need to have it?
Thanks
Karol