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To avoid any further misunderstanding, an MPF (Provident Fund) is a scheme set-up by the Hong Kong Government to enable workers to save for their retirement ( not earnings).sevendust12 wrote: ↑Mon May 07, 2018 9:51 amIf you are the applicant, it’s the sponsor who needs to prove to the HO that he can meet the financial requirement.
Your MPF is irrelevant as the HO do not care how much you’re earning.
Thank you for your reply. I think you are not aware of new immigration rules . As per new rules both the applicant and sponsor's income/savings are counted to meet the financial requirement.sevendust12 wrote: ↑Mon May 07, 2018 9:51 amIf you are the applicant, it’s the sponsor who needs to prove to the HO that he can meet the financial requirement.
Your MPF is irrelevant as the HO do not care how much you’re earning.
Hi CasaCasa wrote: ↑Mon May 07, 2018 10:15 amTo avoid any further misunderstanding, an MPF (Provident Fund) is a scheme set-up by the Hong Kong Government to enable workers to save for their retirement ( not earnings).sevendust12 wrote: ↑Mon May 07, 2018 9:51 amIf you are the applicant, it’s the sponsor who needs to prove to the HO that he can meet the financial requirement.
Your MPF is irrelevant as the HO do not care how much you’re earning.![]()
In order for the funds to be considered as savings (which can be jointly held), in my opinion these would need to be released prior to submitting the visa application and held in accessible account.. My reasoning is due to the fact that there are strict HK Gov rules in place for liquidising the funds and the only one which seems to apply in your situation is "permanent departure from Hong Kong".
This could prove to be a challenge as you may be required to submit proof of your UK visa before funds are released, and you need the funds in order for the visa to be granted. Something of a 'Catch 22' situation.![]()
How much are you relying on these funds to meet the £18,600 p.a income level?
Others with more knowledge on this fund may be able to advise further.
Read through the official guidance in this link:
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... _Final.pdf
Where in the Statement of Changes in the Immigration Rules is this listed? Link?Sarahhk wrote: ↑Tue May 08, 2018 3:02 amThank you for your reply. I think you are not aware of new immigration rules . As per new rules both the applicant and sponsor's income/savings are counted to meet the financial requirement.sevendust12 wrote: ↑Mon May 07, 2018 9:51 amIf you are the applicant, it’s the sponsor who needs to prove to the HO that he can meet the financial requirement.
Your MPF is irrelevant as the HO do not care how much you’re earning.
If you are using cash savings route alone, funds of gbp 62,500 must be readily available.Sarahhk wrote: ↑Tue May 08, 2018 3:13 amHi CasaCasa wrote: ↑Mon May 07, 2018 10:15 amTo avoid any further misunderstanding, an MPF (Provident Fund) is a scheme set-up by the Hong Kong Government to enable workers to save for their retirement ( not earnings).sevendust12 wrote: ↑Mon May 07, 2018 9:51 amIf you are the applicant, it’s the sponsor who needs to prove to the HO that he can meet the financial requirement.
Your MPF is irrelevant as the HO do not care how much you’re earning.![]()
In order for the funds to be considered as savings (which can be jointly held), in my opinion these would need to be released prior to submitting the visa application and held in accessible account.. My reasoning is due to the fact that there are strict HK Gov rules in place for liquidising the funds and the only one which seems to apply in your situation is "permanent departure from Hong Kong".
This could prove to be a challenge as you may be required to submit proof of your UK visa before funds are released, and you need the funds in order for the visa to be granted. Something of a 'Catch 22' situation.![]()
How much are you relying on these funds to meet the £18,600 p.a income level?
Others with more knowledge on this fund may be able to advise further.
Read through the official guidance in this link:
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... _Final.pdf
Thank you for your reply. Actually I am not relying on MPF to meet the income level as my income level is higher then £18600 p.a but as I don't have job offer in UK at the moment I cannot meet the financial requirement. So I want to go through savings route where I need to show the savings of £62,500 . To meet that amount I do rely on MPF.
Casa wrote: ↑Tue May 08, 2018 8:13 amWhere in the Statement of Changes in the Immigration Rules is this listed? Link?Sarahhk wrote: ↑Tue May 08, 2018 3:02 amThank you for your reply. I think you are not aware of new immigration rules . As per new rules both the applicant and sponsor's income/savings are counted to meet the financial requirement.sevendust12 wrote: ↑Mon May 07, 2018 9:51 amIf you are the applicant, it’s the sponsor who needs to prove to the HO that he can meet the financial requirement.
Your MPF is irrelevant as the HO do not care how much you’re earning.![]()
What if there is a job offer in UK for the applicant. Will that qualify ?
No it wont. For applications abroad, only the British sponsor or ILR holder sponsors' UK job/income will count. The applicants employment or future UK employment is irrelevant.
Is there any way out if you have a British Child living outside UK.CR001 wrote: ↑Wed May 09, 2018 2:24 pmNo it wont. For applications abroad, only the British sponsor or ILR holder sponsors' UK job/income will count. The applicants employment or future UK employment is irrelevant.
Hi Casaskkid3420 wrote: ↑Tue May 08, 2018 12:13 pmIf you are using cash savings route alone, funds of gbp 62,500 must be readily available.Sarahhk wrote: ↑Tue May 08, 2018 3:13 amHi CasaCasa wrote: ↑Mon May 07, 2018 10:15 amTo avoid any further misunderstanding, an MPF (Provident Fund) is a scheme set-up by the Hong Kong Government to enable workers to save for their retirement ( not earnings).sevendust12 wrote: ↑Mon May 07, 2018 9:51 amIf you are the applicant, it’s the sponsor who needs to prove to the HO that he can meet the financial requirement.
Your MPF is irrelevant as the HO do not care how much you’re earning.![]()
In order for the funds to be considered as savings (which can be jointly held), in my opinion these would need to be released prior to submitting the visa application and held in accessible account.. My reasoning is due to the fact that there are strict HK Gov rules in place for liquidising the funds and the only one which seems to apply in your situation is "permanent departure from Hong Kong".
This could prove to be a challenge as you may be required to submit proof of your UK visa before funds are released, and you need the funds in order for the visa to be granted. Something of a 'Catch 22' situation.![]()
How much are you relying on these funds to meet the £18,600 p.a income level?
Others with more knowledge on this fund may be able to advise further.
Read through the official guidance in this link:
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... _Final.pdf
Thank you for your reply. Actually I am not relying on MPF to meet the income level as my income level is higher then £18600 p.a but as I don't have job offer in UK at the moment I cannot meet the financial requirement. So I want to go through savings route where I need to show the savings of £62,500 . To meet that amount I do rely on MPF.
I doubt your MPF balance is so liquid that it’s readily available as per the definition.
I even found following statement here https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration ... d-evidenceCasa wrote: ↑Wed May 09, 2018 6:35 pmIt may, but for Exceptional Circumstances read through this article by Freemovement.
https://www.freemovement.org.uk/home-of ... g-mm-case/
I totally agree with you. I am here just to know if anyone have got any experience with MPF as i was confused about it and i don't want to take any chances for my application to be rejected.lutga wrote: ↑Thu May 10, 2018 12:46 pmYup, the emphasis really is on 'immediate' access.
I would say it's something they potentially *may* consider, if your supporting documentation is strong enough - but that it's likely to only be one piece in a bigger puzzle, and alone it really may not be strong enough to convince them. If you have any other - more reliable - sources of immediate income, they are likely to trump it.