Financial requirements, interesting query.

[Paulypoos1973]

Thanks mate, will email them now. Just phoned UKBA and feel like banging my head on the wall. Asked them the question and clearly they didnt have a clue to the answer, they are a complete waste of space.

[Terpe]

Thanks mate, will email them now. Just phoned UKBA and feel like banging my head on the wall. Asked them the question and clearly they didnt have a clue to the answer, they are a complete waste of space.

Paul,
Don't get me wrong, Im certainly not defending UKBA.
IMO they really are 'unfit for purpose'.

But please don't expect too much from them.
In their own words :-

UK Border Agency staff are not able to give help or advice on how to complete your application, or what type of visa you should apply for.

If you need help with your application or advice about the UK's immigration law and requirements, you should seek advice from a qualified immigration adviser. This will ensure that your representative meets approved standards and is properly qualified to advise you.

Am I correct in recalling that your main issue is in connection with your variable pay?
(specifically 13 months per annum instead of 12 months per annum?

I believe that the recent changes will cover your situation if you make application under Category B of the financial requirement.

However, be informed I am not an immigration advisor and I would strongly suggest you have a very brief discussion with a qualified advisor about making application under the newly ammended Category B rather than a Category A applicant.

Hope that will help.

I honestly don't believe that UKBA will give a plain English definition of the weasel words they use in the immigration rules.

But please check yourself.

Currently under Category B it is stated:-

Less than 6 months with current employer or variable salary

Whereas previously is was stated:-

Salaried employment for less than the last 6 months

It's certainly a very major operational change.

Hope this will help you with your understanding.
I doubt UKBA will give you confidence.
But I do think a qualified and experienced Immigration Advisor will confirm my thinking.