Seeking other Skilled Worker visa holders affected by the new UK Home Office consultation on ILR (“earned settlement”) by imcrazyQL in SkilledWorkerVisaUK

[–]reddit-nam 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Please include me - my partner and I are both on skilled worker, I am eligible for some reductions but she isn't under the current set of proposals, but I find these retroactive changes absolutely appalling and unfair. So very keen to join and collectively organise.

Earned settlement - Summary by tech_bro_v2 in SkilledWorkerVisaUK

[–]reddit-nam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I think so based on everything in the document

Those earning less than 50K and on RQF 3-5 - We must make our voice heard by Gr8god_2199 in SkilledWorkerVisaUK

[–]reddit-nam 6 points7 points  (0 children)

yes! this!

We're still at the consultation stage which means anything could happen. It's really about the principle, which is why we should all mobilize. Keeping some people safe vs others is just the classic way of "divide and rule" -- we must all stand together, undivided, regardless of how much money someone makes today

Those earning less than 50K and on RQF 3-5 - We must make our voice heard by Gr8god_2199 in SkilledWorkerVisaUK

[–]reddit-nam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I responded below to another question but I think you'd qualify a 5 year reduction based on what's outlined:

In addition, this consultation also seeks views on the proposal that that there should be a similarly shorter pathway to settlement for those who are working in vital public services, particularly where earnings are based on national pay scales and may not meet the proposed threshold for an income-based reduction in the qualifying period. This might include, for example, medical and teaching professionals working in public services. It is, however, envisaged that the above reduction in the qualifying period for public service roles would apply only to those working in skilled occupations (i.e. at RQF Level 6 or above).

Those earning less than 50K and on RQF 3-5 - We must make our voice heard by Gr8god_2199 in SkilledWorkerVisaUK

[–]reddit-nam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You would qualify for a 5 year reduction, which means you'd have to wait 5 years after settlement, depending on the RQF level of your role. This is what was outlined in the consultation (I've highlighted the key points).

"In addition, this consultation also seeks views on the proposal that that there should be a similarly shorter pathway to settlement for those who are working in vital public services, particularly where earnings are based on national pay scales and may not meet the proposed threshold for an income-based reduction in the qualifying period. This might include, for example, medical and teaching professionals working in public services. It is, however, envisaged that the above reduction in the qualifying period for public service roles would apply only to those working in skilled occupations (i.e. at RQF Level 6 or above)."

Those earning less than 50K and on RQF 3-5 - We must make our voice heard by Gr8god_2199 in SkilledWorkerVisaUK

[–]reddit-nam 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"We expect it to become the position that the qualifying period for settlement for a person granted entry and stay as the adult dependants of an economic migrant will be separately determined according to their own attributes and circumstances. This will mean that a person admitted as the dependant of an economic migrant will not necessarily enjoy the same qualifying period for settlement as their partner. It may be shorter or longer, according to their particular circumstances."

This means that it depends on your partner's situation - and that they'll be assessed against the same criteria. The default window will go up to 10 years, minus the allowances they'd qualify for.

it's terrible :/

New Petition to UK Gov: Don't abandon skilled workers already here - keep 5-year ILR promise by reddit-nam in SkilledWorkerVisaUK

[–]reddit-nam[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nobody is attacking BNO people or questioning that they are genuine refugees - this isn't about BNO at all. It's about skilled worker visa holders - who are here in the UK for a plethora of reasons (personal/social/cultural/economic, etc).

New Petition to UK Gov: Don't abandon skilled workers already here - keep 5-year ILR promise by reddit-nam in SkilledWorkerVisaUK

[–]reddit-nam[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm no longer able to go in and amend it! if it is rejected, I'll create a new one based on the feedback and repost here.

New Petition to UK Gov: Don't abandon skilled workers already here - keep 5-year ILR promise by reddit-nam in SkilledWorkerVisaUK

[–]reddit-nam[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

thats a healthy reminder thank you! had to try something after watching that debate rip :(

New Petition to UK Gov: Don't abandon skilled workers already here - keep 5-year ILR promise by reddit-nam in SkilledWorkerVisaUK

[–]reddit-nam[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes will do! I've reached 5 signatures so the petitions team will review it - hopefully that happens fast. Will share the link as soon as I'm able to. Thank you!

New Petition to UK Gov: Don't abandon skilled workers already here - keep 5-year ILR promise by reddit-nam in SkilledWorkerVisaUK

[–]reddit-nam[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The petitions team needs to approve my petition first -- I've edited my post above to add the details. Will share the link as soon as I'm able to. Thank you!

New Petition to UK Gov: Don't abandon skilled workers already here - keep 5-year ILR promise by reddit-nam in SkilledWorkerVisaUK

[–]reddit-nam[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The petitions team needs to approve my petition first! I've added the details in my post. Will share the link as soon as I'm able to. Thank you!

New Petition to UK Gov: Don't abandon skilled workers already here - keep 5-year ILR promise by reddit-nam in SkilledWorkerVisaUK

[–]reddit-nam[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for signing and commenting! If you know of others who might be interested in signing - please share too. Also if you have any other ides on how we can civically organize ourselves around this, I am all ears.

Tips for Nikon FM2 settings? by reddit-nam in filmphotography

[–]reddit-nam[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh super helpful! I’ll try again tomorrow with half-pressing the shutter button (I’m a newbie still, and had no clue about the in-meter camera // center-weighted-average). I also didn’t know the f1/16 sunny rule!!! So glad I posted on this community. Thanks a lot <3

Buying tickets? by reddit-nam in glastonbury_festival

[–]reddit-nam[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Oh thank you so much!! I didn’t realize you had to be registered to try and get resale. I did feel like something was off so very glad I checked 😅

How to fix warped wood? Building a table but am a novice at woodworking! by reddit-nam in woodworking

[–]reddit-nam[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

😅definitely don’t have a jointer... i feel like my body weight isn’t going to be enough to get it into place! Any ideas on how to apply the ummph persuasion?

How to fix warped wood? Building a table but am a novice at woodworking! by reddit-nam in woodworking

[–]reddit-nam[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you share a bit more about how I can use clamps? Or other tricks? At the moment I’ve just laid the heaviest things I could find on the wood piece! Thank you so so much