Salary question for points needed PSW to Tier 2

[elfgirl]

Hello, I've just been skimming thru the points calculator.

I still have 22 months left on my PSW but am eager to know if I can switch to Tier 2 or start making plans to go home in a year or so.

I've been with the same company for 8 months who are on the approved sponsor list.

My current salary is about £1300 below what I need to get enough points. However on my contract it states that my job currently attracts an unpredictability allowance of £1873. (basically we'll pay you a tiny bit more because sometimes you have to come to work at random times)

I do remember my first paycheck having a very LARGE payment on it. Can this allowance count towards the amount needed for points?

also what's the documentation for salary requirements? is it paycheck stubs or a contract? or can either be used?
(asking this since my allowance was put on the first paycheck rather than within the last 6 months)

thanks in advance!

[elfgirl]

Well I've researched and you can include any allowances as long as they are guarenteed as part of your salary package and not overtime, bonuses etc. (as in something that could change from month to month)

My question is how you prove this earnings. Mine is given in a lump sum once a year. Does your sponsor/company simply enter the amount in the certificate or do your paycheck stubs prove earnings?

[calawang]

Hello, I've just been skimming thru the points calculator.

I still have 22 months left on my PSW but am eager to know if I can switch to Tier 2 or start making plans to go home in a year or so.

I've been with the same company for 8 months who are on the approved sponsor list.

My current salary is about £1300 below what I need to get enough points. However on my contract it states that my job currently attracts an unpredictability allowance of £1873. (basically we'll pay you a tiny bit more because sometimes you have to come to work at random times)

I do remember my first paycheck having a very LARGE payment on it. Can this allowance count towards the amount needed for points?

also what's the documentation for salary requirements? is it paycheck stubs or a contract? or can either be used?
(asking this since my allowance was put on the first paycheck rather than within the last 6 months)

thanks in advance!

If you are switching from PSW to T2, you will need to supply 2 documents to prove that you have been working for your employer for more than 6 months, ie, payslip and bank statement. For prospective earnings, you only need to ask your company to confirm your salary details. that is to say, you do not need to use payslip to prove your 'prospective earnings'.