Long residence - does Tier 2 salary requirement apply?

[om82]

I've been searching the boards for a while, and haven't found an answer to my question. Please post a link if I've missed something!

I'll be legally resident in the UK for 10 years in Sept 2019.

I will likely still be on my Tier 2 (General) visa at this time. But my salary will not meet the new minimum requirements for Tier 2 holders applying for ILR.

My question: If I'm applying under the 10 year long residence route, does it matter if I don't meet the salary requirements?

I'm guess I'm looking for confirmation that the 10 year long residence route and applying for ILR as a Tier 2 visa holder are two separate things.

Many thanks

[entrepreneur123]

No. For 10 year no requirement of income

[sa7e]

same is my question. how sure are we that we do not have to provide proof of earning 35,000 a year for 10 year long residency ??? Admin ??? We know its not implemented yet but until April 2016 ... shall we be concern ??? i'm applying on 25th April ...

[secret.simon]

I'll be legally resident in the UK for 10 years in Sept 2019

The Rules change two-three times a year. That is a fair few times before you become eligible.

Will there even be a ten year route three years from now? We don't know. The 14 year route was amended to 20 years in the last Parliament.

I suggest keeping an eye on changes to the Rules on a regular basis and asking the question in 2018-19.