There have been two slight changes to two paragraphs of the Guidance for Tier 2. These changes do not necessarily apply to any other Tier of the PBS.
Paragraph 116 (i), which concerns ICTs demonstrating that they have worked for the company for six months prior to the date of application now reads:
i)Payslips
These should be either formal payslips or on company-headed paper. If payslips are not
on headed paper or are printouts of online payslips, the applicant will be required to
submit a letter from the sponsor, confirming the authenticity of the payslips. This letter must be on company headed paper, and must be signed by a senior official. Where provided, payslips must cover the whole period claimed
(if payslips are generated monthly, each monthly payslip for the period claimed must be
provided)
What's changed? The requirement for the online payslips to be stamped and signed by the employer.
Paragraph 216, which applies to all T2 applications who are having their maintenance certified by an A rated sponsor now reads:
The evidence of the sponsor certifying the maintenance must be a letter from the A-rated sponsor. The letter, which can be posted, faxed or scanned and e-mailed to the applicant, must be on official letter-headed paper or stationery of the organisation, be signed by a senior official and must show:
• the applicant’s name;
• the applicant’s certificate of sponsorship reference number;
• the sponsor’s name and logo;
• confirmation that the sponsor has certified the maintenance;
• and details of limiting the undertaking if appropriate.
What's changed? Previously the letter needed to have the official stamp of the organisation, and there was no mention of scanned copies. Also new is that last bullet point.
Again, this only applies to Tier 2. Not any other tiers, and not non-PBS.
