WK1.15 Minimum income requirement for dependent children of Essential Skills work visa holders (to 27/08/2017)

Note: The instructions in this section cease to be effective from 28/08/2017.

See also Immigration Act 2009 s 49(1)(b)

1. Essential Skills visa holders must meet a minimum income threshold if they wish to support their dependent child's (see E4.1.5) visitor or student visa application (see V3.10 or U8.20). The visa holder's dependent child will be assessed against criteria set out in V3.10.1 or U8.20.1.
2. Parents holding Essential Skills work visas may be liable for deportation if the dependent child's visa application is declined under these instructions and the dependent child becomes unlawful.
3. It will be a condition of the dependent child's visa and the parent/s visa(s) that the parent/s must maintain the minimum income threshold for the duration of their dependent child's visa. If the threshold is not maintained the parent/s and child may be liable for deportation.

Note: Where both parents hold Essential Skills work visas, their incomes may be combined to meet the minimum income threshold.
The minimum income threshold excludes employment-related allowances (for example overtime, tool or uniform allowances, medical insurance, accommodation) and must be calculated on the basis of no more than 40 hours' work per week.

Effective 29/11/2010