Tier 2 extension salary requirement

[Blattes]

Hi there
I am due to extend my visa in July this year, my initial tier 2 visa was issued for 3 years and now I will have to earn experienced rate. However my SOC code 3422 is a level 4 (eligible for tier 2 for being creative sector) and experienced rate is £25,700. I only realised it might not be enough. I have read where it says experienced rate or £30,000 whichever is higher for extension? Is that correct? If it is, I am planning to apply in April, is there any chance the threshold might increase? Thank you.

[CR001]

I have read where it says experienced rate or £30,000 whichever is higher for extension?

This applies to employer switch or experienced entry clearance from outside the UK.

Note that for ilr your salary requirement is a lot higher than the SOC experienced salary.

[Blattes]

I have read where it says experienced rate or £30,000 whichever is higher for extension?

This applies to employer switch or experienced entry clearance from outside the UK.

Note that for ilr your salary requirement is a lot higher than the SOC experienced salary.

Thanks for fast reply, really appreciated! Can you please send me a link where it says this only applies in those conditions?

Am I correct to think that £25,700 on 37,5hours will be enough for my extension to be approved then?

I don’t think I will be able to get IRL anyway, I will have to change to spousal visa after my next Tier 2 but thanks for letting me know!

[CR001]

£25,700 is based on 39 hours per week and if you don't meet that, it will be refused.

The tier 2 policy guidance makes reference to the £30k salary requirement.

[Blattes]

£25,700 is based on 39 hours per week and if you don't meet that, it will be refused.

The tier 2 policy guidance makes reference to the £30k salary requirement.

39:37.5 x 25,700 would be £26,728. Am I right?

I will have a look. Thank you very much!

[Blattes]

£25,700 is based on 39 hours per week and if you don't meet that, it will be refused.

The tier 2 policy guidance makes reference to the £30k salary requirement.

Hi CR001

I had a look at tier 2 policy guide and number 83 refers to appropriate salaries which is saying £30K or higher when applying for extension:

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... FINAL1.pdf

If only your initial grant is before 24/11/2016 you are exempted. Mine is 2017 which means it would be minimum £30K for me?