Can I include Superannuation

[Runey]

Hi All,

I am an Australian under 28 looking to apply for a HSMP visa.

I will qualify if I can make the 27000 pound threshold. My base salary is just not enough to take me over that amount.

However, as part of my salary package my employer pays me 9% superannuation payment - which is in effect - deferred income. This is compulsory under Australian law and is factored into salaries that companies pay employees.

With this extra 9% I am above the threshold.

This extra 9% is clearly stated on all my pay slips, though this payment is not subject to income tax (it is subject to a different tax at a lower rate).

I have read many posts trying to ascertain if super payments can be counted though have seen no definitive answer.

I would greatly appreciate anyone who can let me know if superannuation payments can be counted in the past earnings category.

Thanks for your help!

[try-one]

it's part of your salary, it goes to a different pot, I will try to apply with that, you earned the money, is like tax, that it's taken out of you salary but you earned that.

[Vayu]

I am an Aussie, and my mates are Aussies who have gotten the HSMP under 28 visa.

You definetly can include your super payments in your application. Get a letter written up by your employer stating your total salary package as evidence.

Good luck.

[Runey]

Hi Vayu,

Thanks for your input.

I'm a lot more comfortable about the visa now that I've heard that.

If any other Aussies have claimed their Super, can you please let me know.

Thanks

[LisaM77]

Hi,

I too also applied from Australia and whilst I did not need to include the superannuation in my earnings calculation I did make sure it was listed just in case. I

had my letter of offer which had super included package and I also included a summary of past 12 months earning to go with my payslips and that had both without and with super amounts on the sheet.

Regards,
Lisa