Maternity Leave under the Category F

[maribruk]

Hi, everyone! I hope you’re all well!

I’m applying for an extension of Spouse Visa and I’ll be doing that under the category F (I work for my husband, who’s the director of a specified limited company). Nevertheless, I was on Maternity Leave for the majority of last year and therefore my annual earnings (coinciding with the company’s tax year) was below the £18600 that the Home Office requires. In normal circumstances, my earnings are above the minimum financial requirement.

If I were applying under the Categories A or B, the appendix says that I have the option to show the payslips 6 months prior to the start of Maternity Leave but nothing is said in regards to the Category F.

I’m following the same rules (showing my payslips 6 months prior to the start of my maternity leave + the latest payslips since the end of my Maternity Leave up to the date of my application).

Is it something that the Home Office would approve? I’m sure I can’t be penalised for being on Maternity Leave so how do I go around it?

Thank you so much for your attention and any help you can provide.

Best,

Mariana

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