Hi,
Hope someone can help. I could not find answers to my questions in another posts, so hope the answers gleaned here could be of benefit to others.
I am a WP holder who will be applying for ILR in Dec 2011. With the 6th April 2011 changes for WP holders, I wonder if somebody could answer the following questions.
Q1)
I have a job title that exists in the COP guidelines, but the job description, even though in the same sector - IT , does not match my job description at all. In fact, my job description is pretty unique. As such, does this mean UKBA will use the COP Job Title for ascertaining if I meet salary requirements?
Q2)
If they do use the COP Job Title, how is salary calculated? For example, of I add my Gross + Bonus salary, I just fall short of the COP guidelines. However, I have an annual £4.5K car allowance shown and taxed in Salary slip every month. If I add the Car Allowance, I then exceed the COP limit. Can I use my Car Allowance amount for my 'salary'? To me it does increase my monthly income, so I think I could use it.
Q3) Do I have to continue to work for my employer during my ILR period. The employer will need to write a supporting document confirming that they still require me, etc. But what happens if they make me redundant thereafter or if I want to leave after ILR is granted? Is this possible?
The reason I ask is with the old rules, once ILR was granted you technically could be like an HSMP Visa holder in having no restrictions on employment, starting business, etc. With the new rules, it appears the WP VISA rule will continue to apply for ILR period too.
Many thanks in advance
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