ILR for Tier2 2136 UK

[riche1289]

Hi all. Thank you in advance for your replies. I know the salary requirement for ILR applications UK April 2020 is 36,200£
But I recently heard from a lawyer that salary requirement can vary according to the job code. Can anyone please confirm what the salary requirement is for Job Code 2136(Programmers and Software)?

God Bless
Richard

[CR001]

If your soc and job is on the shortage occupatin list, you need to meet the experience rate on appendix j.

[riche1289]

Thank you for the reply. But my job code is not on the shortage occupation list. My Visa is Tier 2 general.

[quoala]

2136 is in shortage occupation list since 2018 I think.

The salary required for an experienced worker is £32,600 for this SOC code.
Source: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration ... illed-work

[CR001]

2136 is on the shortage occupation list since 6th October 2019, see appendix K.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration ... ation-list

2136 Programmers and software development professionals
All jobs in this occupation code

Per Appendix J, the minimum salary you need to earn is clearly stated.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration ... illed-work

2136 Programmers and software development professionals
Example job tasks
• examines existing software and determines requirements for new/modified systems in the light of business needs;
• undertakes feasibility study to design software solutions;
• writes and codes individual programs according to specifications;
• develops user interfaces;
• tests and corrects software programs;
• writes code for specialist programming for computer games, (for example, artificial intelligence, 3D engine development);
• implements and evaluates the software;
• plans and maintains database structures;
• writes operational documentation and provides subsequent support and training for users.

Related job titles:
• Analyst-programmer
• Database developer
• Games programmer
• Programmer • Software engineer

Salary rates:
New entrant: £25,000
Experienced worker: £32,600

[Source: Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2018]