Posted on February 05 2019
Employers who are sponsoring workers on the Tier 2 Visa of the UK need to meet a number of requirements. One of the most important ones is the salary requirement.
The salary rates for Tier 2 Visa holders differ based on whether they are sponsored under Tier 2 (General) or Tier 2 (Intra Company Transfer). The salary also depends on other factors like:
Generally, a sponsored employee should be paid at or more than the minimum salary of the SOC code. They may otherwise also receive the minimum salary of their circumstances, whichever is the highest.
New or experienced worker:
An employee may be classified as a new worker and paid a lower salary if:
In case an employee does not meet the above criteria, they need to be paid the salary rate of experienced workers.
SOC Codes:
Immigration rules of the UK set out minimum salaries for new and experienced workers as per their SOC codes. When sponsoring a worker, employers should review the SOC codes. They should ensure that the salary being paid is sufficient for a particular occupation. The salary should also be sufficient for the number of hours that the employee is expected to work, as per Carter Thomas.
Tier 2 (General):
The minimum salary rate for experienced workers under Tier 2 (General) is £30,000 p.a. For new entrants, the minimum salary that needs to be paid is £20,800 p.a.
Tier 2 (ICT):
Under this visa, the minimum salary rate is £41,500 p.a. or the rate which is set in the SOC code; whichever is higher.
If applying under Tier 2 (ICT) Graduate Trainee the minimum salary is £23,000 p.a. or the salary for new entrants in the SOC code; whichever is higher.
Indefinite Leave to Remain:
You become eligible to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain after completing 5 years of stay on Tier 2 (General). ILR is basically the Permanent Residence of the UK.
In order to apply for ILR, you also need to meet the basic salary requirements:
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