Tier 1 General extension - salary referenced as expenses

[katwmn6]

Hi everyone,

I am applying for a Tier 1 (General) extension at Croydon PEO on 20 March.

When depositing my Oct salary my employer erroneously put "OCT EXPENSES" as the payment reference. This reference now appears on the bank statement I am using as evidence for proof of earnings, next to the Oct salary deposit.

In my employer's letter that confirms my earnings, there is now an asterix next to Oct's salary and a line stating the following:

*Please note due to a clerical error October’s salary appears on katwmn6's bank statement as “OCT EXPENSES.” The payment of £---- on 31 October 2011 is actually katwmn6's monthly salary, not a reimbursement for expenses. Please see the enclosed letter from our accountant if you require any further evidence.

I have also had my company's accountancy firm (CIMA registered) write a letter affirming the same.

Is this sufficient to prove that the Oct deposit is actually my income and not a reimbursement for expenses?

Would greatly appreciate some input.

[Manka10]

include the bank account number too on the letter

[sts96508]

Appears water tight to me. I submitted a similar letter from employer explaining errors in one of my payslips. Added advantage is your premium appointment where you can explain firsthand if CW has queries.

[AccountantMatthew]

Obviously I'm not a UKBA caseworker but from the point of view of a nit-picking auditor I find it hard to believe that anyone would try to say that you haven't done all that you can to give a clarification of what has gone on.

Your employer has made the error and has provided a letter of explanation to rectify it, your accountant has then corroborated the payment in the bank with reference to the payslip and has also mentioned the employer error.

You, on the other hand, have done nothing wrong and have ensured that any confusion is removed!

[katwmn6]

Thanks for your replies, everyone. You have put my mind at ease!