Tier 2 & Tier 5 was Work Permit (Supporters Forum)

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Fri, 05 Feb 2010 19:48:54 +0000

Hi

This is My question once again Can i send bank staments Printed in the Branch and stamped

in the Branch itself are they valid Please any one has got any idea about this do reply me

Bank Statement Print Out But Stamped

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:31:14 +0000

Hi

I am applying for Tier -2 General Next week i got all the documents ready as i need to send 3 months Bankstatements to claim 10 points for supporting evidence

i got 2 months statements and i missed out the 3rd month one i took a print out from Barclays Bank and Got stamped from the Counter will that be ok

Documents sending

1) 6 Months payslips

2)Original degree Certificate

Naric letter confirming the level of English Based on My Degree Certificate

and also i got letter from University stating that the Medium of instruction was English

3) 3 Months Bank statements Over �800 for the last 3 months (Last Month Print out from the banks Machine in the Branch with a stamp on it)

Do i need anything else apart from these

Tier2 -Workpermit

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:48:53 +0000

Hi ,
I would like to describe my senario in detail below:
Please see the sequence of events :

I had applied for my Work Permit renewal before the first WP expiry, but it was rejected because of wrong application format and Home office has provided me a letter regarding the rejection after my WP expiry. By the time, I had to go offshore office ( India) of my employer within a week for business reasons for 3 months without the second work permit being applied in UK. I had applied for second WP at offshore ( India ) that has got again entry clearance visa stamping and returned to UK within 3 months.
As i am due for my ILR in the month of August. Just wanted to clarify if at all this kind of gap would create any issue in getting ILR through.

Your advise is much appreciated.

Many Thanks in Advance.

Rajiv

Switching From Tier 1 Psw To Sponsorship Tier 2 General

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 15:32:48 +0000

Hi,

I have 2 questions regarding switching from my current Tier 1(PSW) visa to Tier 2 General.

Question 1:
If I have worked (temp+full time) for my current company for over one year and I am now holding Tier 1 PSW visa, does my company still need to process the 'resident labour market test' ?

Or as per the link below, can I claim the 30 points and my employer apply for the sponsorship certificate number online straight away? (http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/workingintheuk/tier2/general/eligibility/switching/#header2)

Question 2:
I have been working full time for my current company over 1 year, however, the first 9 months I was contracting through an agency. In this circumstances, does it affect my application from switching into Tier 2 General visa from a PSW visa?

Date Summary
Start contracting: Dec-08
Full time Sep-09 (9mths)--Agency issued my payslips
Now: Jan-10 (4mths)-- My company issued my payslips
Total time at current employer: 11mths

Thank you if anyone can help me with my enquiries

Change Of Job Title (Promotion)

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:19:37 +0000

Hi all,

I am UK work permit holder and my employer is thinking to promote me on different job title with pay rise, can anyone please answer my few following question?
1: My new job title will be mixture of two job titles according to code of practice. How can my employer assign me correct job title, can he assign me two job titles at the same time?
2: If my new tier 2 application for this new job title gets refused, will it affect my current work permit status?
3: Will my employer need to do a resident labour market test for this new job title? as I am currently working with him with different job title.
4: For how long can I get my new tier2 visa under new job title if it gets approved? Same length as my current work permit or maximum for three years as per my COS?
5: Will I need to show Maintenance funds? or will I get 10 points automatically as I am existing work permit holder?

I will be thankful to you for your kind help.

Dependent Visa

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:10:21 +0000

Hi

Can any one tell me what Documents do we need to send as My wife is going to apply

for a Dependent Visa from india i am on Tier 2 General i Recently got My visa it was 4 weeks back

Any one Please Let me know what documents do i need to send it from here to get her a Visa.

Many Thanks

Urgent Please

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:58:19 +0000

Hello Dear,

This is question regarding my friend new born baby. He is on work permit issued on 2007 till 2012.

If he would like to go to apply for his baby leave to remain ,so
1) what form he needs to submit ?
2) what are the requirements , i mean what documents he needs to send alone with application form ?

3) shell he needs to send his payslips aswell or without payslips will be okay ?

Hope to hear from you soon. Thanks

Tier 2 Premium Service

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:03:00 +0000

I've been calling home office since December last year to get a appointment for Tier 2(General) but they keep saying there're no appointments untill end of february.

Is it true the Premium Service for this visa category has been cancelled ?

Same Company Tier 2

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:03:55 +0000

I am working in a company as account officer, company have 4 different branches in London, the branch I am working is closing down but I secure another job with same job title but more wages in different branch.

I am currently on Tier 2 visa which was granted recently under the name of XXX UK Limited. If I am moving to different branch do I have to send my Tier 2 application again or just notify the Home office about the change of location and wages because all our employees work under the same licence XXX UK Limited.

Converting From Psw To Tier 2

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:13:32 +0000

Hi,

I am converting from PSW visa to TIER 2 work visa, I have been with the employer more than last six months, Could some one be able to suggest what documents and eligibility criteria do to attain in order to be successful in getting the tier2 visa

Thanks

Evidance Documents For Tier 2 Transitional

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:47:34 +0000

Greetings!!
I am in the process of applying for Tier 2 under transitional arrangements (I am currently a work permit holder � expires 30/09/09 and working on the same job for the same employer). The application does not specify any documents that I should submit as evidence (under transitional arrangements it bypasses all the section that specify documentary evidence requirements). Further, my wife and son both are applying as dependents at the same time and the application doesn�t specify any documentary evidence requirements for them either. Should I just post the applications + passports, or am I missing something obvious?
Many thanks

Suffering Due To No Fault Of My Own.

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:09:29 +0000

Hi All,

I have a grieviance matter regarding new immigration rules. I came to UK on working holiday maker(WHM) visa on 22/03/2006. I already had a job offer when i landed. After a probationary period of 2 months my employer got me a work permit. But the work permit( WP) issued to me was incountry one. So i couldn't change my visa from WHM to WP then. My employer then had to file an out country work permit for me. But due to all this i got my out country work permit only in October 2006. Now because of this delay i have to suffer because i wouldn't get a transitional arrangements. I believe i have to suffer due to no fault of my own. I believe Home office should have issued the right work permit first time.

Can i do anything in this regard, e.g writing to home office with all documents and proofs?

Regards

Dixit

What Does This Mean

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:10:35 +0000

In this section, you must score ten points for your English language skills at the time of application or your application will be refused.

If you are from a majority English speaking country you can automatically claim ten points for English language skills.

If you are not from a majority English speaking country, you can claim points either for an English language test, or a degree taught in English equivalent to a bachelor's degree or above in the United Kingdom.

How would you like to claim points for English language skills?

I am a national from a majority English speaking country I have a qualification that was taught in English I have passed an approved English language test I do not want to claim points for English language skills (your application will be refused

Well i am Claiming Points For Qualification That was Taught in English But How do i prove them that My Degree was taught in English as the Medium of Studies was not Mentioned on the Degree Certificate

But No Translation required as the Degree was in English But My Degree is Equivalent to Degree in Uk and i am Getting 10 Points for Qualifications on Points Calculator

Tier 2 General English Language Approved Centres

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:18:31 +0000

Hi

Every one i have Completed My Graduation from an indian University in 1998

My Medium of instruction was English But it doesnt Mention On My certificates

that My Degree was Taught in English if i want to claim Points for English

Language i am Trying to Get a Letter from the University Stating that My Degree

was Taught in English if i cant get it as i am staying in Uk Now and i have completed

My Degree Long Back in 1998 .whats the Other option to claim points for English

Language i was Looking at the UKBA site there are English Language Test Approved Centres

Can i do the English Language Test Now in one of the Centres which was approved By UKBA

and Can i Submit that Certificate to claim points for English Language Any one has any idea Regarding this if So could you Please Guide me in the Right way Many Thanks

Tier 2 General English Language Problem

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 09:30:38 +0000

Hi,

I am considering that whethe the following two materials are enought to claim my English language when applying a Tier 2 General VISA.

1. I got my PhD. from The Chinese University of Hong Kong. I had a official letter from my University to state that "this PhD. degree was taught in English".
2. A certificate letter from NARIC that "A HK PhD. equates A UK PhD.".

Affectionately,
Nan

Tier 2 General English Language Problem

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:11:47 +0000

Is either of the following items sufficient to claim 10 points for Tier 2 General English Language application?

1) A TOEFL score, 607, which was taken in year 2004.

2) A PhD. degree from Hong Kong, which was taught in English, and I have an official letter from our University to prove it.

Nan Tang

Visa Processing Time Lines

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:59:32 +0000

Hi, Do anyone like to share the time taken for their visa application processing. I submited by application 2 1/2 weeks ago..but still havent heart anything from homeoffice...my application looks straight forward to me. The reason why i am worried is coz i have got travelling plans during christmas.
any feedback will be appreciated

Got Our Sponsors Licence

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:58:25 +0000

Hi

after a Long hassle we have got our Sponsors Licence i have a qualification which has been taught in English

thats an indian Bachelors Degree i want to claim 10 points for my degree and i am on PSW i get 30 points

i am working for same employer for the last 2 years and my gross salary is 20,400 per year so i can claim

points for earnings as well do i need send my original degree to NARIC Uk for Assesment of my qualifications

and english language assesment as my Bachelors Degree was taught in english in india so how do i get

an assesment from UKNARIC is it compulsory does any one has any idea about it please guide me

many thanks

Min. Work Exp. Required For Work Permit?

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:23:00 +0000

Hi,

I wanted to know what is the minimum work experience required for applying for a work permit?

The entire process will be taken care by my indian employer and as per their rules, they mention a minimum of 2 yrs work exp for raising an application?

Can someone please tell the legal requirement?

Any inputs will be much appreciated...Thanks in advance!

Job Hunting For Tier 2

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:46:09 +0000

Hi all,

first of all I want to excuse, if my question is too general or wrong in any way. But I really need an advice from experienced people.
How to find a job, that will allow to come under Tier 2 (general)? I know it must be with employer from the list and must pass a labour market test. But how to find the one in the first place.
Would be great to hear about your experience or any idea, advice, inspirations.
Thanks in advance!!!

Visit From Ukba

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:08:51 +0000

Hi we had a visit from Ukba today regarding our Sponsors Licence

does any one know how long it takes to get the Decision from them

Thanks for the help from the guys in the forum

Psw To Tier 2 (Less Than 6 Months With Company)

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:02:14 +0000

Hi,

I am starting a new job in January 2010, my PSW visa expires on 10th July so I would need to make an application before then. However this would mean that I will have worked less than 6 months for the new company. Can I still apply for Tier 2? I do not have a Masters Degree so I do not qualify for Tier 1 visa.

Can someone please advise me on my options?

Many thanks in advance.

Sponser License

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:30:00 +0000

Hi Everyone,
Is there any place to find the current status of the sponser license application and how long does it takes for any decision to be made?

Thanks

Psw To Tier 2 (do I Need Certificate Of Sponsorships From My Sponsor?)

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:17:33 +0000

Dear respected members,
I am confused once i did my self-assessment test via HO websites to apply under tier-2 general category.
My situation is I am working with one job over 20 K and have PSW visa. But don't have certificate of sponsorship.But HO assessment test grants me 30 points from POST STUDY WORK SWITCHING.I will gain 10 points from my qualification & 10 points from my present earning,so it's alltogether 50 points,which shows eligible for me to switch to tier-2 skills worker category.
Could someone clearify me...still I need certificate of sponsorships or not???
If i need it..why HO self-assessment test gives me 50 point,as i ticked "NO" on Question asking,Do you have certificate of sponsorship from your sponsor.??
I will be grateful, if forum members try to asnwers my queries.

Thanking in advance...cheers.

Rejected..appeal Pending..now Granted Cos For Tier 2.. What To Do?

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:31:33 +0000

Hello friends,
I am in need of urgent help. I am currently awaiting the outcome of my appeal, after I was refused the PSW visa (transitional from IGS) because of a drop in maintenance of funds. The pending appeal is now in its 5th month however I do believe that the end is in sight because the paper appeal is now with a judge, but you could never tell with HO/AIT. In the meantime, my employer has applied for and was granted a sponsorship licence and yesterday I was granted the certificate of sponsorship number. My questions are...

1. Is it better to apply for the tier 2 visa in the UK. Am I even allowed to apply for the tier 2 visa because the appeal is still pending? Would this be wise?

2. Would it be better to go back to my home country to apply since the appeal is still pending. This is tricky as I am working for my employer and it would be really bad to leave for an extended period.

3. Are there any other options that I am not aware of?

Thank you for your replies.

Resident Markeet Test

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:18:57 +0000

Dear All,

My company post a job on Jobcentre plus from 9^th till 19^th and now they are going to issue COS for me. I am just worried about this because it's not meet the requirement for posting job for two weeks on jobcentre plus.

Can someone please advice me is it ok to keep going as it is or if there is any other option available for me.

Urget Information Required

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:52:44 +0000

hi there,

i am on business visit visa in uk, i would like to know that can i switch to work permit tier 2 or 5 from uk or do i need to go back home to switch

thanks

thanks for your earlier responce.

Urgent Help Needed - Spouse Visa Rejected Due To Overstay

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:54:42 +0000

My wife entry clearence visa application was rejected due to over stay of 15 days in the last trip. The rejected reason from Entry clearence officer is ..

You were issued a visa to join ur spouse on xx/08/2007 and valid until 13/12/2008. Records indicate that you left the UK on 28/12/2008 overstaying your previous visa by 15 days. You have not sought to explain this breach of the immigration rules and I am therefore not staisfied that you donoy intend to stay in the UK beyond any period of leave granted to your spouse or civil partner. You therefore fail to meet the requirements of paragraph 194(v) of the UK Immigration rules HC395 (as amended).

I am on work permit and she was here as work permit dependent visa. I was initially granted work permit visa till 13/12/2008 so my wife also got the visa till 13/12/2008. My employer applied for for work permit extension before my leave expired.

I was waiting for approval from home office and my wife travelled to home country due to some personal reasons on 28/12/2008. I have recieved my approval in Feb 09 and my residency permit also approved in march 09 (and valid till Dec 2011).

Last week my wife applied for dependent visa in my home country and its got rejected with the above reason.

Can any one help me what kind of documentation to attach with appeal. what documentayion i should get from my employer or Is there any sample document format saying my work permit extension was in process when spouse is travelled and she stayed in the country not beyond the leave granted to spouse or some thing like that.

appreciate your help and thanks for your time.

Visa-free travel for UK residence permit holders?

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:54:14 +0000

Which countries allow visa-free entry for non-UK citizens who hold residence permits for the UK and currently live and work in the UK (on a work permit not indefinite leave to remain).

Thanks

Employment Start Date On Cos

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:22:13 +0000

I am swtching from PSW to tier 2. My employer has assigned Certificate of Sponsorship for me on 19th October which is valid for 3 months. We have been advised by UKBA employers hotline to put employment start date on the day my current leave expires which is 15 March 2010 though I am working for the company for more than a year. I want to apply now (by 3rd November) to swich on tier 2.

My question is, as it says on the policy guidance that the application for initial leave cannot be made more than 3 months before the employment start date stated on the Certificate of Sponsorship, will that be applicable for me since I am applying to switch more than 3 months before the start date stated on the CoS?

I would really appreciate if someone can assist me on this issue. Thanks in advance.

Need Advice On Resident Labour Market

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:47:19 +0000

Dear all,

I'm currently working with the top hospital service in London. I applied for a managerial post in February in which I got the post.
Because I'm holding a working holiday visa, the permanent post was converted to a fix term temporary subject to possesion of a work permit.
When I requested the HR to provide me with the certificate of sponsorship, they told me that they need to conduct a resident labour market
so they advertised my post for the 2nd time. When I attended the interview last monday (19 Oct), I failed and they cannot offer the certificate of sponsorship
to me. This doesn't sound right to me because not only now I lost my post, I even lost my possibility to get a work permit.
When I asked HR of why they need to readvertise my post and can't they consider my first application process in February as a resident labour market,
they said that the post was open for less than 2 weeks. (I think it's a bit dogdy because it's not my fault and the 2nd interview will never favours me because the 1st priority
is those from EU).
The HR never consult me and never informed me that I will never get the post when they conduct a resident labour market test. They only said that it's for formality.

Please advise me on this. My working holiday visa will expire in 1st Disember. I went to Citizen Adivice Bureau and they will look into my case and set 2 weeks (2nd Nov) for the next appointment. I'm planning to see an Immigration and Employment lawyer because I feel I'm discriminated and unfairly treated.

Kind regards,
Yours discriminated and felt unfairly treated

Converting From Tier2 To ..

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:22:09 +0000

Hi Friends,

I'm working in U.K fro last 3 years through Indian company on WP then on Tier2 visa. I would like to change the job because my company is forcing me to work from India. I have an option to change it to HSMP dependent. The problem is my 3 years stay will not count for the Permanent Resident. If I convert to HSMP dependent I need to wait for 4 more years. So my interest is on Tier2 conversion to another company. Need few suggestions

How is the current job market?
Is companies are willing to transfer Tier2 visa?
Or

the beast way is to become HSMP dependent????

Your valuble suggestion will help me to clear my doubts.

Thanks
S

Ho Schedule Visit

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:40:09 +0000

Hi everyone, my friend's bosses are in the middle of applying for a sponsorship license so that they can sponsor him on a Tier 2 visa. The home office have now scheduled a visit to their business address in a couple of weeks' time and I was wondering if anyone has exerience with this at all? Is it normally just to ensure that the business is legitimate and just a matter of ticking all the right boxes? How long from this point should we expect that the sponsrship license would be approved?

Any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you!!

What Happens If You Start Your New Job Before You're Granted Permission?

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:26:21 +0000

hi guys,

i was just curious... under the current arrangements (tier 2) , you're not supposed to start work (after the issue of CoS) until permission is granted for you to do so... however, under the old guidance, it just says that it would be treated as initial application...

naturally, some would have found this misleading, as it also states that you can work for your old employer until the start date of your CoS... what happens if they start on the date specified on their employer's CoS and was subsequently granted permission to change employer anyway?... would this affect their ILR application due to their breach of the terms of Tier 2 / not following immigration rules and furthermore, would it be likely that if the home office were aware of it, are they likely to curtail your leave?...

...would love your opinions...

thanks.

Minimum Wage For Odw And Cos

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 19:41:01 +0000

Hi all,

I am new at this but I need to know what is the minimum wage for an Overseas Domestic Worker who will be coming with me to the UK as I need to state in the visa application. What will be the annual salary (gross) and how should I break up the wage for accommodation and meals.

Also, will I need the COS for my worker's application. Is there a specific format for this that I could use?

Thanks in advance,

Supriya

Work Permit, Ilr & New Rules

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:28:52 +0000

I entered UK on a work permit on 30/July/2006.

Me thinks, I can apply for ILR in early July 2011. Correct?

Would I pass under old rules or would I have to go through the entire semi-citizen-for-a-few-years procedure (under new rules)?

Thanks

Tier 2 And Changing Jobs Within The Company

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:06:05 +0000

Hi everyone. I'm currently about to switch from the PSW to Tier 2, but I have a couple questions:

My job is not on the shortage list, so I'm basically banking on the fact that no resident market labour test is required for switching from PSW to Tier 2. However, once I begin working for the company, will I be able to switch jobs within that company? I know that in order to change jobs, even within the same company, you must reapply for a COS and still satisfy all the points and criteria. But I am guessing that a resident market labour test WOULD be required for a new job within the company, even though it was not switching from PSW to Tier 2. Am I right with that? Or is the resident market labour test waived on account of inter-company transfers or something?

Thanks!

Stephanie

Need Clarificatin Before Applying For Cos

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:56:29 +0000

clarification before applying for COS

Hi

I was wondering if someone can clarify a few points for me please.

I am planning to switch from PSW to Tier 2 General and I have been working for my employer for a year now. My job title is "Java Support Analyst" and my salary was increased from 18000 to 25000, 3 month ago, job description has not changed the reason for the higher salary is working shifts instead of usual 9.00 to 17.00. Two questions:

1. If I apply now would I get the points for switching from PSW to Tier2, eventhough my salary has increased 3 month ago? Or do I have to wait another 3 month before I apply.

2. In terms of job title, can I use Graduate developer which has minimum wage of 22300? My confusion is that PSW to Tier 2 without resident labour test rule says :
"You must have worked in the job you have now for your current sponsor for at least six months before you apply. You must also continue to work for your sponsor in the job you have now." However codes of practice for Tier 2 for Graduate developer says "This job function is used to classify all programmers and developers who essentially have less than six months commercial experience of programming. This includes new graduates in IT or related technology degrees." if I apply for switching from PSW to Tier 2 without resident labour test under Graduate developer will this be accepted? Or can it be rejected because I have worked more than 6 month (which is needed for claiming points under PSW to Teir2 route)? Should I use programmer instead?

Thanks

Same Sponsor Different Job

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:27:45 +0000

i've been working with my sponsor for more than 6 months under PSW, but my current job doesnt earn enough, however they're considering offering me another role soon which takes my salary up to the 20k that i need to earn enough points. but i have less than six month until my psw expires.
will i be able to claim points because i have with the same sponsor for the last 6 months but then the higher salary would be on a different job?? thanks

Student Dependant Switching To Tier 2

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:13:56 +0000

Hi ,
Can a 'student dependant' apply for Tier 2 (work permit)?.

The Resident Labour Market Test

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:30:24 +0000

Hi everyone

Please, can someone help.

My wife has just been given an offer of employment as a teacher by a local educational authority (LEA). Primary school teacher's positions are no longer on a shortage occupation list. The job was advertised by the council in different national and local websites and newspapers but not in a Job Centre.

A friend just gave me a severe hint that because the job was not advertised in the Jobcentre, the UKBA would refuse our application for Leave to remain. Please, can you confirm this is the case as information on the UKBA website on this subject is very vague and unclear.

Thanks.

waiting time for postal applications for ILR

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:00:38 +0000

Hi everyone,

I appplied by post for ULR at the end of October. I was just wondering whether anyone would be able to tell me how long the waiting time is for this application. I've been employed as a teacher for five years now and have qualified for ULR as part of my work permit.

If the apllication takes more than three-four months to be processed, would I be able to get my passport back and to go and apply in Croydon?

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

Changing Jobs

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:39:17 +0000

hi
i was granted a work permit in 2006 and i am due an indefinite leave to remain in 2011. i am a primary school teacher and would like to change schools, what do i have to do as the rules have changed and teaching in primary schools is no longer a shortage job. please help.

Help! Permit Expiring Before Submission For Extension

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 09:54:11 +0000

Hi. My husband wanted to extend his leave to remain in the UK to switch into Tier 2 (he was initially granted leave under the Work Permit scheme).Unfortunately due to office politics the sponsorship certificate application was made late and I suspect it's been held up in the post with the ongoing strikes. His permit expired thursday. What is the best course of action? I'm afraid that by the time he submits his application it will be rejected.

Applying For Tier 2 Without Claiming Points For Qualification

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:30:49 +0000

I am applying for tier 2 (general) from PSW. Since my PGD qualification is not listed under Points based database of UKBA so I am not claiming points for qualification. From attributes section I can score 50 points:
1. Swtching from PSW to tier 2 = 30
2. Earnings (32K) = 20

Also I have passed IELTS (general training module) with a band score of 7.5 to claim 10 points for English Language. For maintanance I have sufficient fund.

Now my question is, since I am applying as a Head of Administration (Higher education sector), do I need to send any qualification certificate as I am not claiming points for qualification? also on the SOC it says that my job skill is at or above NVQ level 3. So, do I need to send my PGD certificate to prove that I have a qualification which is equivalent to NQF level 7 (though the qualification is not on the list of UKBA). I haven't found anything regarding proof of skill level on the application form or on the policy guidance.

I would really appreciate if anyone can assist me on the above issues. Thanks in advance.

Code Of Practice

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:36:58 +0000

Hi,

I am working on PSW...and my company is willing to sponsor me for Tier 2 (general)

I was looking at code of practice document for Telecommunication Engineers and it states that the minimum salary should be �11.36/hour. I am currently on 20K which is clearly less then 11.36/hour. then how point based calculator works and approves me to apply for Tier 2 (general)? any replies from senior members would be highly appreciated.

thanks and regards,

moon

12 Months Payslip For Resident Permit?

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:44:40 +0000

Hi All:
one of my friend is married to european citizen.he applied for resident permit.now he been asked to provide 12 months payslip for his wife.He only has the 12 months payslips for the year 2005 and 2006.Does it need to be for the last 12 months?Also does it need to be from one employer?Currently she working continousley for the last four months

Many Thanks

Psw To Tier 2 (general)

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:31:06 +0000

Hi there

I am currently on a PSW visa and working as an Analyst earning �23k. I just have a couple of questions and was wondering if one of the wise guys here would be able to answer it.

1. I got my PSW visa based on the PG Diploma. The college I got the diploma from is now closed. Can I still claim points for my education for this diploma. If so, can you please tell me how many?
2. Do I have to take an English test to prove my language skills? When I applied for my PSW, I was told that if the qualification is from the UK, you don't have to do take an English test.
3. Does the future earnings have to be from a single employer or can I show that I am working part-time and earning an extra �2k a year to claim extra points?

I would be grateful if someone can get in touch with me at their earliest convenience.

Thanks in advance, Aman

Working For Sponsor From Overseas Whilst Applying For Tier 2

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:07:28 +0000

Hi, I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with working for their prospective sponsor whilst outside of the UK while waiting for applications etc to go through?

Basically I have been working at my job in london for the past 9 months and we are going through the process of sponsoring but still waiting on the sponsor license to be approved. Whilst I am in Sydney to do my visa, and wait on the license, I am continuing to work for them abroad, and come back when I get the visa approved. Has anyone else done this? I have a friend who works for a fairly large company who did this for around 6 months but cant find any other info on the legalities of it etc.

Any info would be appreciated, cheers.

Dependent Visa - Minimum Period Of Stay

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:48:27 +0000

Hi,

I am in India and my soon to be wife is in UK on work permit. We both are working.

Due to current market situation, I do not want to leave my job and join her without a job in hand. Therefore, I want to apply for a dependent visa, but my intent is not to join her right now.

Is it possible to get the visa and actually relocate permanently once I have a job offer in hand? In between, I would like to visit her through short trips. I know visitor visa is an option but I specifically want dependent visa. As I will be eligible to work on dependent visa and during my job search it can be considered positive by UK employers. Right now, employers are not considering sponsoring.

How will it effect my dependent status during immigration check at UK airports during every short visit? Is there anyone in this scenario?

Please help.

Work Permit Holder Made Redundant 50 Days Ago

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 08:25:51 +0000

Hi,

I am a work permit holder (valid until July 1013) but I was made redundant 45 days ago; my previous employer won't send the letter to the Home Office because they want to offer me some support and opportunity to find a new job without leaving UK; I am on the final stage of interviews and hopefully I am going to have a Job offer and a Certificate of Sponsorship in the next couple of weeks but I am wondering if there is any risk in my new work permit application because I haven't been working for 45-50 days.

The job that I just found is very similar to the one I had before and the salary is almost the same (around 50k).

What would happen to my wife (she is my dependent) do I need to send an application for her again along with my new application? does she need to leave the country and make another application? (she is not an EU member)

thanks

Confused ....please Help

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:11:41 +0000

I am currently on a work permit applied by my current employer in Nov 2007. I am planning to change my job and therefore my new employer will need to apply for Certificate of Sponsorship.
I understand that I am allowed to apply under transitional arrangement category A. However, it seems that's only possible if I am applying to extend for the current employment.

In the guidance for category A it mentions that:
If you are an existing work permit holder and you wish to change employment (unless you are a senior care worker, see transitional arrangement D), you need to meet the full Tier 2 criteria.

What does full Tier 2 criteria mean?
Is it necessary for your occupation to be on the shortage list. In other words, is it true that if your occupation is not on the list you can't apply for Tier 2
Or if it's not on the list then the employer needs to pass the resident labour market test

Its just too confusing for me. I need help on this.

On more question..
My husband is on dependent visa and he has been working with his company for last 2 years.
If my husband's current employer wants to apply for a Cos then will it be under transitional arrangements or full tier 2. Is there any other route considering his work experience in the UK.

Please Help..

Eks

Tier 5 - Maintenance Funds In My Company's Account

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 07:55:30 +0000

Hello,

I have been granted a tier 5 temporary worker international agreement work permit from a UK employer, and I now have to request the Entry Clearance for myself and my two dependants.

I do have the minimum amount that is needed (800 + 2 x 533) = 1866. The problem is that the money is in my company's account (I used to work as a freelance contractor). I am the sole shareholder of my company. I do not have that amount in my personal bank account.

Will this be accepted by the Entry Clearance officers? Do I need any additional document?

Thanks,
Stad

Visa Letter Lost, How To Re-Apply?

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 15:45:51 +0000

Hi:

Can anyone please advice. I am here in UK on work permit arrangements. When I got the visa on my passport I was also provided with a accompanying letter stating any limitations to working etc. I have lost that letter. Does anyone know how to re-apply for one? I have tried contacted the Home Office Work Permit number: 01442074074 but it says this number no longer exists and the Public enquiry number (after a long long long dial wait) guides you to the above contact number.

Thanks

Tier 2 Genral - Evidence Of Maintenance (Work Permit To Tier 2)

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 08:57:21 +0000

I need clarification:

I was on Work Permit till being made redundant on 31st July 2009. My visa is still valid until 2013, however I know that is now no longer relavant. I am on the job search and since I had not converted to Tier 2 my permit was still the old type. If I get another job will I now need to prove availability of funds as the form seems to ask what my last leave to remain was and if I say work permit it bypasses the question on availability of funds...is that the correct understanding?

http://www.ukba.home...er2guidance.pdf

209. An applicant will automatically

be awarded points for the maintenance

requirement, without the need to provide

evidence, where he/she:

EITHER

a) has entry clearance, leave to enter, or leave

to remain as a:

• Tier 2 Migrant;

• Jewish Agency Employee;

• Member of the Operational Ground Staff of

an Overseas-owned Airline;

• Minister of Religion, Missionary, or Member

of a Religious Order;

• Representative of an Overseas Newspaper,

News Agency, or Broadcasting Organisation;

• Work permit holder;

Assuming that is correct, the guidance for spouses says , the dependent does not need to prove maintenance if the main applicant does not need to prove hers/his, does that mean my wife also won't need to prove funds, is that the correct understanding? http://www.ukba.home...dantspolicy.pdf

46. However, a family member of a Tier 2 migrants is only required to provide evidence that he/she meets the maintenance requirement when the Tier 2 migrant is also required to meet the maintenance requirement.

Occupation With No Code Of Practice

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:50:59 +0000

Hello,

I am currently on Tier 1 PSW and is considering of applying Tier 2 soon. I have been working as Account assistant for my employer for the last 2 years. My question is according to the code of practice, my job status fall under the Lower-Skill job and does not contain any jobs at NVQ or SVQ level 3. As there is no code of practice for this occupation, sponsor cannot issue a certificate of sponsorship. My question is can i still switch from Tier 1 PSW to Tier 2 and ask my employer sponsor me. I know that if you switch from PSW to Tier 2 there is no labour residency test.

Thanks

Uk Residency: 4 Years Work Permit

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:23:35 +0000

Hi I have been on work permit since march 2006 and will be completing 4 years in march 2010, at the time of issue of the WP the HO rule for Indefinate stay in UK was 4 years on WP, am I eligible to apply for the indefinite stay or do I need to be on 5 years of WP before applying for indefinite stay.

Forum For Work Permit Holders

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:58:50 +0000

Hello All Work Permit Holders,

Unfair Treatment of Work Permit Holders

We need a forum to discuss the unfair treatment being given to some of us following redundancy in our various companies. Giving 28 days period of grace to find another job or leave the country is unfair. We all need to get our MPs involve in our case. We need at least six months or more grace period. We should not be treated as bags of rotten potatoes. Hence, any suggestion on how we can go about this would be highly welcome or link to other forums who have started similar issues will be highly appreciated. There is no need complaining without taking action.

Some people may say why not apply for Tier 1 Visa. Tier 1 visa is extremely difficult to get. The HO office needs to give us preference instead of new migrants from overseas. Our experience in the UK should give us an edge or points but age is really against many work permit holders.

Please any suggestion or Links welcome. We need to start asap.

Urgent: Final Questions About Tier 2 Dependent Visa

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:07:59 +0000

Hi all,

My husband and I will leave for South Africa within the next few days and I just want to check one last time that we have everything we need to make our applications. My husband is applying for Tier 2 (general) and I am applying as his dependent.

For my husband:
1. English Language Test Certificate (Original).
2. Bachelor and Master degrees (Originals).
3. Letter of Employment (indicating start date and salary)
4. 3 month bankstatements indicating that the balance has not gone under �800 for the pas three months (final balance not older than 30 days before we make our application) (Original).
5. Marriage Certificate (Original)
6. Certificate of Sponsorship number + details

For me:
1. Marriage Certificate (Original).
2. Cover Story including photos of our relationship over the past 6 years (we have only been married for 4 months).
3. Electricity Bill and Council Tax bill showing we lived together for the past 6 months in the UK.
4. 3 month bankstatements indicating that the balance has not gone under �533 for the pas three months (final balance not older than 30 days before we make our application) (Original).

All the rest of our required items, i.e. passport, photos, proof of payment etc. have been taken care of.

Is there anything else that we will need to include? As the dependent I am not sure what else I could submit, should I be indicating my intention to work in the UK or proof that we have a place to live in the UK (i.e. our lease?). I have been informed by my visa-agent that this would not be necessary, but I would like to have this information confirmed.

Kind regards,
Sandra Wiesner

Dependent Visa For Father

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:45:14 +0000

Hi

I am an Indian national in uk since oct 07 on a work permit with my wife and kid,...........i would like to know if my widower father can join me here as my dependent as he is old and currently living alone back home.........what kind of paperwork would i need if this is possible

cheers

Tier 2 - Codes Of Practice Issue

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 09:05:46 +0000

Please note that I am working as a Director of Operations (senior management position) at a private College. The College has currently around 200 students and 12 employees including teachers. I am earning �30K per annum and I work 39 hours per week. Could you please tell me according to tier 2 codes of practice if this salary is alright? Coz I have heard that chief executive and senior management position requires a higher hourly rate of salary.

Thanks in advance.

Psw Visa To Tier 2

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 08:39:36 +0000

Hi, I have looked for a lot of info for my problem and would really like to know if anyone is in the same predicament. My PSW visa expires in October. I have worked for the same company for the duration of my post study work visa (2 years). They have agreed to sponsor me and are starting the procedure now. I admit, I could have done this a bit sooner, but I did not realize there was such a backlog at the HO. I need to wait to get my Certificate of Sponsorship from my employer, but have been told by the HO that the current wait is 8 weeks! My Visa expires in October. Couple of questions:

1. Does it make a difference that I have worked for this company for more than 6 months? How can they prove they advertised the job on the UK job market if I have been doing the job for 2 years?

2. My visa expires in early October. Is there any sort of grace period whilst the visa is processing? I was told to apply to switch immigration categories 1 month before expiration, however if the COS takes 8 weeks, that is not going to work.

Like most people here, I am stressed out about this. If anyone has any useful info or past experience, it would be much appreciated, thanks.

Work Permit - Is It Cancelled Only On Termination?

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:29:12 +0000

Hi,
I'm looking for information on work permit cancellation policies and would be glad if someone could sort this minor confusion for me.

I've read that on termination of employment, the work permit holder has 28 days to leave the UK or find an alternate employer. But what if the work permit holder is still an employee of the organization, is there any way the employer can contact the home office and "cancel" the work permit?

Or anything the employer can do (over and above termination of course) whereby the work permit holder will be forced to leave the UK?

Any advice will be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

Please Help

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:05:45 +0000

I came UK in 2003 as a student and after my degree I took work permit in a resturant as a manager. Recently i applied for a job in compass group for supplimet work but immigration officeres work in there with the company and they tell the company that if they want to employ me they need to transfer my work permit, they don't accept my application. my question is when i am gona apply for ILR (Indefinite Live to Remain) in UK is it going to effect my application. I am still with my current employer.

Overworking Visa

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:18:06 +0000

Hi,

I am coming close to the end of my 12 month working holiday visa, and my employers want to sponsor me. By the time they apply for the their licence, and issue me with a certificate of sponsorship I will have worked over 12 months.

Will this affect my chances of getting accepted for the sponsorship if they check my NI and earnings?

Also is there a chance that I can be banned from entering the UK in the future if I have broken the conditions of my visa?

Any advice on this would be much appreciated.

Thanks :-)

Current Timeline For Sponsors Licence

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:18:34 +0000

Hi

Just wondering if anyone has recently had their employer apply for a sponsor's licence and if so, how long did it take? My employer applied for one since mid March and still hasnt got it(thought it says on their website it takes 6 weeks). I am worried as my current leave has expired and my intime application for Tier 2 with the sponsors licence has been returned as invalid(obviously because I didnt have a certificate of sponsorship number).

any advice is welcome, I am very worried.

Thanks

If Tier 2 General Transitional Arrage. Appeal Is Won

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 16:15:40 +0000

Hi Everyone,

This is on behalf of my friend.

Please i need to know how long it normally take the HO to re-issue a LTR stamp on a passport after the applicant has won an appeal. Has anyone had his/hers issued after an appeal recently?

Need to know roughly how long it is in days/weeks...Hopes it doen't run into months LOL.

Would like your thoughts please.

ty

Technical Change In Job Title

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:54:31 +0000

Hi
This is on behalf of a friend who was on a work permit
He was told that his company was experiencing downturn in business hence he would have to take a step down in position, a salary cut and be available to work in 2 different company locations to which he agreed. An application of Technical Change was made by the company so that he could work at 2 locations of the same company to the HO and which was declined by them stating that it needed a fresh application under tier 2, as a result he was made redundant.

my question is that was it a fair practise by the company to take such a step to fire him or they could have done something else. should he now contact the Citizen advice berue for help, or was this an an ok thing.

please advice
cheers

Passport Expired

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 22:44:31 +0000

Hello Dear ,

I am on work permit. And recently my passport has expired and my work permit visa sticker on my expired passport.

I already apply for my new passport ,so what about my visa ,i need to trasfer to my new passport or it will stay on expired passport and i have to carry with my new passport whenever i traval outside of UK ????

Please reply me.

Code Of Practice

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 21:35:07 +0000

Hi Everyone, I hope anyone can help me with this. I am on PSW and have been working in a company for 2 years. I will be applying for my TIER 2 visa soonly once my employer licence gets issued. My only question is, does
CODE OF PRACTICE applies to those people who are swiching from post study work visa and have been working in the company for more than 6 months, as they automatically claim points without proving the resident labour market test?

Tier 2 Dependent Right To Work After Tier 2 Holder Is Made Redundant/resigns

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:40:28 +0000

I am a Tier 2 visa holder working in the UK since March 2008 and have a valid Tier 2 visa until 2011. I am currently facing a situation where I may be made redundant due to economic situations or may resign due to pregnancy-related complications. My husband, who is a Tier 2 visa dependant is currently working with a company that does not have a license to sponsor his Tier 2.

I have been reading a lot of emails about the Tier 2 Holder and Tier 2 Dependents having the right to stay in the country for 60 days if the Tier 2 visa holder was made redundant. Is that true, regardless of whether I am made redundant or resign?

Morover, I am unable to understand the Tier 2 dependent's right to work in this kind of situation and have a couple of questions.
1. If the I were made redundant with 4 weeks notice, would that mean that my husband also has only 4 weeks to continue working and cannot work after that period?
2. What would the situation be if I were to resign? If the I was to resign with 4 weeks notice, would my husband only have 4 weeks to continue working and need to stop working after that period?

Could any of you please advise me?

With Sincere Thanks,
Gowri.N.

Tier 2 General Refusal

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:12:37 +0000

Hi
I had applied for entry clearance on a tier 2 general category.
I was refused the entry first time as I failed to submit my english lang req document.
So I applied again and was refused this time as the certificate of sponsorship number was already assigned to my previous application.
My sponsor has applied for a new COS and am about to apply for the third and final time.
Now, am just wondering what would be out this time. I would like to know from you guys about what precautions I need to take in order to pass out successfully.

thanks in advance

dhmm

Delay In Licence And Visa Expiring

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 11:17:10 +0000

Hi Everyone, I hope anyone can help me with this.
I have been working in a company for 2 years. I was on post study work visa. My visa is expiring in sept next month. My company needs me so they agreed to sponsor me.
My company has hired a solicitor for getting me the work permit. But its taking to long to get even the company licence. and i am not hoping that my company would be able to get the licence until my visa expires.
My only question is , is there any transitional arrangement to get a 2 month extension on my visa , so that my company licence can be sorted out and then i can send my passport to get work permit visa stamped. I heart about discreationary leave, but i dont know what is it exactly all about.
I will be very thankful if anyone can help me in this matter. Thanks

Switching From Work Permit To Student Visa

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 17:51:09 +0000

hi everyone...

I am 36yrs old and came to UK on WP visa two years before. My employer had promised for 5years WP but he got only for 36 mths only. Now as per new rules its make me worry about my extant ion next year. I live with my family here in UK and they are my dependents (wife + 5yrs daughter) and new baby date nearly in Jan, 2010. During our stay in UK we didn't use/apply any public fund.

My questions are....

1. How can be my stay can extend for next 2years as WP holder?
2. If employer can't able extend it or don't want to extend it. In this want should I do.?
3. Can I change status of my wife from my dependent to student? And can I become her dependent without leave UK? Or can I change my status from WP to student?

A qualification of mine is BBA and my wife is BA.

Will I Get My Visa On Time To Start Work?

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:41:56 +0000

Hello,

My employer submitted my certificate of sponsership to the Briitish Embassy on June 3rd. I didn't quite understand the process and finally figured out that I was to submit my application online on June 16. I have my appointment for biometrics on June 23. From there they say I am to mail all of my documentation to the British Embassy. However, I am scheduled to start working in London on July 13. I can't buy a plane ticket until I have my visa. I'm going the the tier 2 points system (I hava more than plenty of points). My question is how quickly can they process a visa. And is there a way to expedite the approval if they know that I am to start working on July 13. I'm getting a little nervous that either I won't have my visa on time, or that by the time I do, It will be much more difficult and expensive to purchase my plane ticket so last minute.

Thank you for any advice.
-Marc

Processing Time for new Tier 2 Application

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 04:57:28 +0000

Hello,

Does anyone know how long the processing time will be for the new tier 2 applications?

Who Has Discretion On Issuing The Tier 2 Visas If You Transition From Psw?

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 06:32:32 +0000

Simple question:

I know the process for going from PSW to tier 2, but how solid is it? What I mean is, say I graduate with a Master's degree and decide to do PSW and I end up working at McDonald's (only a hypothetical example of course) because I can't find any other jobs. After my 2 years are up, can I apply for tier 2 if McDonald's is willing to sponsor me? Can the UK government deny me because it's considered a "lower" level employer? Basically what I want to know is if only certain companies, if they're reputable, are granted this privilage.

thanks

Tier 2 General

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:52:24 +0000

Hello. I need an urgent help.

I was refused the entry becuase I can�t submitted a proof of manteinance. Now I want to apply again. My certificate number of sponsorship is valid from thre month, from june to september. So I want to know if I can apply with this number o I need another certificated assined by my sponsor.

I`d really appreciate your response

Judicial Review

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:59:09 +0000

hi this is anil i was on work permit i applied again new work permit but it was refuse and also two ground review refuse as well, now i have send to high court for judicial review the reason advertiesment of refusal they told its don't proves that how long advert was on website but advert print shows that when it was posted when its going to expire.
please any body tell me how long judicial review take what are the chances of positive decisions, also can i and my spouse work in this country til that time.

Work Permit

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 18:45:24 +0000

hi guys can any one tell me that if i apply for work permit now how long does it take for the decision of that my case is in legacy

Ilr On Work Permit

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:15:25 +0000

hi, I was granted work permit in july 2004 and my pasport was stamp for five years I also applied for my wife and children and their p.p were also stamped with 5 yrs visa,(which will expire in oct 09) in the letter it said that we could apply for ILR after 4 yrs, but in august 2008 my wife got transfred to usa from the same company where I was working and I moved with her to usa and joined the same company (same co for whom I was working in the uk) and now after 10 months I want to go back to uk and apply for ILR, can I do it, I have all the docs from my employer saying that my services are required back in uk,

my teenager kids did not get adjusted in usa and last month they went back to uk and dont want to come back as they r so used to of british education system and really struggled here with their studies.

pl help me. and pl guide me what to do and what can be done, any posibility on any ground for extebsion or ILR or any thing so I can come back and get settled back in uk. any compasionate ground on kids behalf as they were doing good in studies and got acustomed to british way of life, any suggestion please.

Tier 2 Wp Transfer

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 22:00:19 +0000

Iam presently working in Tier 2 WP for a Indian IT company in UK. I have now got a new offer from another IT company based in UK. As WP is bound to my previous company, what are the options left to me? I also have following questions

1) I have read that i cannot transfer my present WP to the new employers name. Is this correct?
2) Will my previous employer be notified by HMRC on a new WP initiation?
3) How many days will it take for the new WP to come?
4) Legally, can i work for my current employer if a new WP is initiated and my passport is sent to home office for stamping?

Tier 2 Application In Current Economic Situation?

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:28:50 +0000

Hi,

My query is more general than the actual procedure for applying.

I met all the Tier 1 requirements (pre-masters) but didnt reply as I was offered a much better job here in South Africa.

However, in the past 2 months, I really want to get back to the UK but am finding that most doors have closed now.

I have 2 Bachelors degrees (one in Microbiology and the other in Strategic Marketing) and over 10 years of specialised experience in both in multi-national industries.

My question is for those out there in the UK industries-how do I go about securing a company in the UK that will be willing to sponsor me-jobs dont seem to be readily available from what I hear, and at the same time it is difficult to convince a company to hire you when you are on the other side of the world-they just dont take you seriously.

My final option is to possibly come to the UK to study for an MBA which will give me the Masters that I need for the Tier 1-however this is hellishly expensive (esp. for a South African).

I understand that my questions are too general & broad for specific answers, but any words of wisdom would be welcome.

Thanks in advance
S

Application Submission Just A Day Before Current Visa Expiry Date

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:47:04 +0000

Hello All,

I have been reading quite a few posts here and they are really helpfull - Guys your comments here would let me sleep well tonight

My scenario - I am switching from Worpermit onto Tier 1

My workpermit expires on the 17th of june 2009
I have couriered everything (Initial Tier 1 application) today 16th June - application would reach home office tmrw 17th June

Woud this pose any problems to my application?
Is there any rule that the application (Initial Tier 1 application) should reach before certain number of days ?

Thanks in advance
Mayur

Psw To Tier 2 Important Information

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:03:53 +0000

Hello all

Finally I have got the answer of the golden confusion � do we need Sponsor Certificate while switching from PSW to Tier 2 (General)

The answer is Yes and No

We all are getting confused with 2 Term here

Sponsor License

And

Certificate of Sponsorship (COS)

Let me explain, for any UK based employer they need to register with HO to obtain License to employ any migrant worker by which they have to show that their HR is efficient with all Immigration legalities. After an employer got license they can issue COS to their Migrant worker, which can be used to claim, points (30). Under one clause of sponsorship duties of employer is to check before issue COS migrant points if they can qualify without issuing Certificate of sponsorship

So now for those people who have PSW they do not need COS from their Employer as in PBS calculator you have option to choose between COS AND PSW.

Let me repeat again Sponsor license is not migrant requirement its employer requirement to give work to any migrant weather you need COS or not depend on individual case

Any suggestions more than welcome

Thanks

Switching From Psw To Tier 2

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:38:00 +0000

Hello all!

I've been working for my current employer for a year now under PSW and technically I'm eligibile to apply for a Tier 2(General) when my PSW runs out (end of October 2009), without having to undergo the resident market labour test. However, my job title is due to change (similar job nature but on a more advanced level) and apparently this will not constitute to the "6-months rule". I need to know if this is the case?

As far as I understand from the website, I thought I'll only have to at least worked for 6 months for my current sponsor and continue working for the current sponsor.

Been wrecking my head thinking about this!! So, if my job title were to change let's say next week, and in 6 months time, which is mid October, will it be possible if I apply for Tier 2 then? Will it be too late?

Thanks in advance people. This forum has helped me lots when I was applying from IGS to PSW. So hopefully this time, I'll get help too!

Converting Whm Into Work Permit

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:06:38 +0000

Hi Every one,

How are you doing ? I am an Indian here in UK on Working Holiday Maker Visa, I got my My professional Job in a company and I am working in it since last 5 months now. My company has applied for licence to Hire non european person and they have got approvel and soon will get licence. Can any body Kindly tell what are thinsg i need to submit and what is the process as i am totally new to it.

Thanking you all in advance for your advice and time. Waiting for your replies eagerly.

Thanking regards,
Kamran.

Cos Application Time And When Should I Apply Upon Current Expiry?

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 09:42:20 +0000

Hi all,

I'm holding an IGS visa right now and it's gonna expired on 24th May. I've worked for a company for more than 6 month and my company is applying for the certificate of sponsorship for me now. For my understanding, I dont have to go through the pain of labour market test and maintenance fund. However, it's a bit tight now because my current visa is going to expire real soon......my question are:

- How long does it normally take to acquire the COS reference number ? with in days ? and

- If I apply on friday 22th May 09, will it be too late to do so ?

Please advise..... you help is much appreciated. Thanks!!

Resident Labour Market Test

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 23:26:26 +0000

Hi

I am in the UK under Working Holidaymaker visa since March 2008.

Recently my employer decided to retain me by sponsoring to apply the Tier 2 Sponsored Skilled Migrant visa. They now have a live certificate of sponsorship applied under my name since March 2009.

I was informed that a Resident Labour Market test had been done prior March 2008 and no other suitable candidate was found, therefore i was employed.

My question will be, does my employer needs a 'fresh' Resident Labour Market test or the previous one will suffice ?

Cheers

Switching From Whm To Dependent Visa

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:36:45 +0000

Dear all,

Is there anyone here who is switching or have switched from WHM to dependent visa (Tier2)?
Is it possible to convert my WHM visa to dependent visa?

Thanks a million

Maintenance Funds

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:48:30 +0000

Hello,

my friend is on PSW and wants to apply Tier 2 (General). He has been working with same employer for more than six months but he doesn�t have 800 pounds for 3 months. In maintenance section home office asked to send letter from employer by fax or by post to confirming the funds of employer.

Can anyone tell me what employer should write in letter to confirm his maintenance funds?

Please need urgent advice

Many Thanks

P.S: if he only send letter will he get points for that?

TWES permit to normal permit or HSMP

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:19:16 +0000

Hi,
I m on TWES permit for a period of 3 years and i have done ACCA from UK which is equvalent to masters in UK. Can any one tell me that if at the end of period if i want to switch to the normal work permit do i have to go back to my home country. or can i switch to HSMP after i complete 1 year on TWES as i qualify for the points on HSMP.
Thanks.

Wat Should I Do After My Psw

Fri, 29 May 2009 09:18:37 +0000

hi guys

i am on my second year of psw which is going to expire by the end of this year....i am not qualifying under the new points based system tier 1 so i want to shift under tier 2 but the only problem is that i am working for a well reputable organization in uk and they won't give me a sponsor letter but i am working with them for more than 2 years now and it is an open ended contract..... what should i do in this case can i qualify under tier 2?????????

any replies would me great and thanks in advance

Termination Of Employment

Fri, 29 May 2009 04:43:08 +0000

Hi all,

What happens if your employment with your sponsor (Tier 2 - general or ICT) terminates ?

Do you have a set number of days to find a new sponsor before having to leave the UK ?

Thanks

Invalid Tier 2 Application

Wed, 27 May 2009 16:42:12 +0000

I made a Tier 2 extension application however as the fees recently changed my application was returned to me by Home Office stating my application was invalid due to incorrect fees. My leave to remain has since expired. My question is , can i make a new application while staying in the UK?

Tier 2 Entry Clearance in Australia

Tue, 26 May 2009 23:44:03 +0000

I have my work permit and applied for entry clearance in Australia. Does anyone know what the likely waiting time is?

Applying For Ilr,but What About Dependents

Tue, 26 May 2009 12:28:34 +0000

I am about to apply for ilr(wp) in july this year and was to include my wife as my dependent, but this UKBA site tells me that the dependent should had atleast spent 2 yrs here in UK prior applying as dependent which my wife is quite short of. Very much confused what to do: have a look at the link:
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/workingi...ral/settlement/

Employer Sponsored Tier 2 - Criminal Record

Mon, 25 May 2009 12:27:29 +0000

Hi all
Need urgent advice from you all. I am working in UK on WP, and getting expired in Feb. Now my employer is applying for me under Tier 2.
However, In June 2008, I was caught with shoplifting. Police told me that I'll be left with caution only. I was taken my DNA samples etc. but they said this case won't go to court. However, they told me that I'll have criminal record and my record will be there in PNC for two years. I am not sure whether its called Criminal conviction. I got a letter from police, which I tore immediately, stating that I have some criminal case or something like that, and police records will be maintained for 2 years.
1. Do I need to mention in the application that I was criminally convicted?
2. Shall I mention in the section on any incidents to find about the character?
3. If I don't mention anything, will Home office finds info this from PNC?
4. If I mention or if home office comes to know, is there any chance of me getting the Tier 2 visa.
I know its a laundry list, but your advice, suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Application Refusal After Sponsorship Approval - Tier 2 Intra Company Transfer

Fri, 22 May 2009 22:14:53 +0000

Hi,

My existing Work Permit was due to expire on 31-March-2009. I received Home Office approval with Letter of sponsorship on 22-March-2009. However, I submitted my Tier 2 application and passport on 20-April via Premium Postal service.

As per rules of Premium Postal service, I provided my Credit card details for payment of fees. When I checked with the Credit Card company they infromed me that a payment of GBP 400 was declined as my Card was blocked. This was done when I used the card overseas. They insist that as a safeguard we should inform the bank before travelling. I was not aware that my card was blocked (I scarcely use my Credit card.. once in months) and hence quoted it confidently.

Once I knew of the payment decline, I called up the Immigration services and asked if the application can be presented again for payment. However I was told that the application may have already been rejected.

I do not have leave to remain beyond 31-March but was given PBS sponsorship approval so what will be the consequences of this rejection.

What options do I have now? What would you suggest?

I have been working in UK for 2 years. I am permanently employed and my company is an A grade sponsor.

thanks so much,
Sandeep

Applying For Work Permit Extention

Thu, 21 May 2009 21:32:47 +0000

hi all,

i have to apply for my work permit extention (tier 2 now) and i have the employer ready to back me up, have a good bank balance too... i have a digree (BBA hons) dat i completed before getting my first work permit.. but since i have not copmpleted my 5 years il need to apply for my extention...

the query is that i have (im sure ul think im crazy) lost my digree... although i still have the transcript..... the college knows my situation and is askin me to fetch out 2000 pounds for a replacement.. im stuck badly... can i apply without a digree copy?? or should i pay up n get a replacement...

please suggest asap... thanks

Dependant Visa For Workpermit Holder

Tue, 19 May 2009 13:26:33 +0000

Hi I am a work permit holder and getting married next month.Want to apply for dependant visa for my wife after marriage. Kindly claify some of my doubts below.

1) Currently I am staying in a shared house,and planing to take a seperate place when my wife comes to UK.But Do I need to take a house in advance to show or Is it mandatory to have a tenancy agreement to apply for Visa for my wife ? , OR is it sufficient to show the needed maintanace funds.

2) I can see different fees given for dependant visa for Tier 2 and Work permit , whether I can pay work permit dependant visa fees or Tier 2 dependant visa fees ? (As now no more Work permit term used)

3) Is it mandatory to show BANK LETTER stating we have not gone below the needed maintance funds for the last three months or Monthly statements are sufficient ? , my bank (HSBC) is not ready for giving such letters.

Your reply will be greatly appreciated.

thanks and regards

Raj

Tier 2 Processing Times - Australia

Mon, 18 May 2009 13:15:28 +0000

Hi all,

Anyone know the approximate processing times for a Tier 2 in Australia at the moment? Just trying to plan my trip accordingly. Does a Tier 2 usually take less time to process than a Tier 1 or Spousal visa? I'm hoping for a turn around of 4 weeks or less. If we are talking about 3 months I might as well end my holiday and just go home :-)

Straight forward application, no dependants etc.

Thanks,

Frank

Switching From Post Study Work Leave To Tier 2

Sun, 17 May 2009 14:22:52 +0000

The shortage occupation list is worded:

Teachers: All posts in England and Scotland within compulsory education

I would like to apply for the Tier 2 general work permit in September 2010. As a teaching assitant (a post which I am soon to start) to autistic children, is this possible?

Thanks,
Dandan

Convert dependant visa to work permit or equivalent

Thu, 14 May 2009 17:08:19 +0000

Hi,

This is Raghu. My wife is here on the dependent visa. The company where she works have agreed to sponsor a WP for her too. Could anyone let know the formalities invollved with this

Maintenance Fund Under Tier2(general)

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 18:03:02 +0000

Hi,

The Tier(2) general dependant application suggest to submit an evidence of fund for 533 pounds for the last consecutive months.
I have been working in this country for the last four years, but i am unable to show up the balance of 533 everymonth. If is I submit my bank statement for the last three months, every month balance will be a maximum of 100 pounds.
Does it cause any issues for getting dependeant visa.

Thanks in advance

SP

Requirements For Dependent Visa

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:33:55 +0000

Hi all,
I am an RGN and came in Uk in 2005 september. I am on workpermit and will hopefully going to get married in september 09. What are the requirements to apply for my wife visa as a dependent. Cause i spent almost 4 years alone, surviving on takeaways. I want to bring her with me after marriage from Pakistan. Please help.

Wp -> Tier 2 (maintenance)

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 09:56:31 +0000

Hi,

Currently, I'm a work permit holder, and I am switching jobs (i've already received my new certificate of sponsorship). Do I need to show that I've held 800 pounds for the last three months? According to the Tier 2 Policy Guidance, page 36, work permit holders will automatically be awarded 10 points for maintenance. Does this still hold if you are changing jobs? I'm confused because, according to the official on-line point calculator, I need to prove savings as I will be working for a different employer. The problem is that my savings are not in the UK, which will delay my application (and cost me more money) if I need to get a statment from my foreign bank, translate everything with a professional translator etc etc

Thanks

Switching Form Psw To Tier 2 (general)

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:42:26 +0000

Do I still have to provide the sponsor certificate if I am switching with Post Study Work visa to Tier 2 General?

I've been reading the policy. I could score 30 points for PSW, 10 for qualification, 10 for English, 10 for maintenance fund, 10 for salary =70 points in total (50's the passing point).

It just says Post Study Workers have to present a letter from the employer saying he/she has been working for them for 6 months. Does it mean he/she does not have to provide the certificate of sponsorship?

very confused. Could anyone clear out my mind? Thanks

How long can I stay outside UK during work permit period

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:39:03 +0000

Hello All

I am a UK work permit holder and currently on 5 year work permit (expiring in Nov 2009)

I am currently employed in London.

I have received an opportunity from my current employer to work in Singapore branch (same employer but Singapore office) for 3 months (without coming back to London during these 3 months).

I am a bit worried to take up this opportunity as I am not sure how long in a year can I stay outside UK to be eligible for Indefinite Leave to Remain application that I will make in Nov 2009.

Do you have any idea?

Any pointers will be very helpful.

Error In Certificate Of Sponosrship

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 10:07:24 +0000

Hi,

My wife has got a new job with NHS and she has also received certificate of sponosrship. The job title is 'Nurse operating depatment practioner' which is included in the shortage occupation list. However the anwer to the question 'Is it shortage occupation' in the certificate says 'NO'. it seems to be a mismatch.

In 'Tier2 general' visa application form there is a section which mention ' Are you applying for a shortage occuaption'.

Can we say 'yes' to this question or do we need to inform the empolyer about this mistake and get a new corrected certificate.

Any advise will be higly appreciated.

With Thanks

SP

Ilr: 5 Months Gap In Job

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:32:58 +0000

Hi,
I came to UK on visit visa in JAN 2004.
Got 5 years work permit in MAY 2004 till MAY 2009.
I changed my job in SEPT 2005 & got my WP transferred to new company - I also got FLR in FEB 2006 till FEB 2011.
I am now applying for ILR on basis of 5 years stay in UK as WP holder (MAY 2004 to MAY 2009) - but I had 5 month gap in my job from ARP 2005 to AUG 2005.

Will this affect my ILR application?
Do I need to mention gap in job?
How do i present gap in job in the application form?

I have my appointment next week & any quick reply will be highly appreciated.

Sorry if this is already answered in the forum � please guide me to the subject post.

Many Thanks,
Azhar

Maintainance Under Tier 2 Application

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 08:19:29 +0000

hi want to verify with others here about the maintainance bit on the Tier 2 application form section 5.it asks about haaving access to �800 in your account over a period of 3 months i have rang the enquiry line a few times just to be on the clear, i have received different answers!! the form has an option were if you are currently a WP holder you do not have to prove this �800 but provide payslips or bank statements. I have a WP and am going to the PEO and dont want to be turned away for that.can someone read through it and let me know if I am missing something or just to verify my concern

thank you

Part Time Study For A Work Permit Holder

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:06:05 +0000

Gents/Ladies

Please i would like to know if the UK law permits a work permit (tier 2 general) holder to study on part time basis while still working for his/her employer. In this case, my friend is considering pursuing a Ph.D degree and would like to know if this is practically posisble giving the way the regulations have changed over the years. As far as I know, he is eligible to study as a Home student; meaning that his tuition fee band will be considerably low. (A foreign national who has residence status in UK for up to three years in a category other than student visa is eligible to be considered as a home student).

Please send in your candid advice in this regard.

Thanks

Jay

Redundancy just before my application of PR

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:47:08 +0000

Hi, I've been working in the UK under the work permit for 4 years and 11 months, and I was qualified for my application of PR (indefinite leave to remain) at 26^th Nov 2008. I've passed the life in the UK test and I was planning to make an appointment to the Home office in couple of week time. But unfortunately I was given notice at the 1st Dec 2008 by my office that I will be made redundant. My last day to work in the office will probably before Christmas.

What can I do now when I can't get the employer letter "confirming I am still needed and my employment with them is continuing"? This is my only document need to sort out before the application.

Thanks for your help.

muikw

4-5 Years Retrospective Changes To Workpermit Holders

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:16:25 +0000

Hi guys,

WP holders who are interested in 4-5 years retrospective changes, could you please join the forum linked below.

http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=37803

Work Permit - Redundancy - Help Please........

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 21:40:41 +0000

Hi all,

I'm currently in the UK on a Work Permit for the last 4 years. I'll be eligible for ILR in January 2010. My company is likely to make me redundant in a couple of months. I'm in short of 5 points to qualify for Tier 1. So i'm thinking of taking up a supplementary employment to reach the '75 points' for Tier 1. Can I take up the supplementary employment while i'm working for a particular company on Work Permit?

Is there any other way I can stay here legally and complete my 5 years?

My brain's going blank........

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Regards,

Vinn

work permit and planning to get married...

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:02:32 +0000

Hiya,

I'm currently holding a work permit and I would like to marry to my girlfriend who's holding a student-turned-visitor visa so that she could stay here. I'm just wondering if this is possible and if she is issued with some kind of visa, will she be able to work?

Many thanks in advance

Minister Of Religion Extension Issues

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:39:15 +0000

Hi Good people,
I have an issue and I am hoping I can get help here.
I was granted Minister of Religion Status in March last year. I applied for an extension in February under the Transitional Arrangements. Which means i could claim 50 and 10 pts for maintenance and English respectively without providing proof. Below is the policy guidelines:

Transitional arrangements - Tier 2 (Minister of Religion)
An applicant can apply under the Tier 2 250. Minister of Religion transitional arrangements where he/she has, or was last granted, leave under the Minister of Religion category in existence before 27 November 2008.
Applicants will be awarded 10 points 251. for both English Language and maintenance requirements[b]

Based on this I filled out the form that and out of the two options given whether Certificate of Sponsorship or Transitional arrangements I chose the latter obviously for the 50 points.

I have had my application declared invalid and must re-submit within 28 days because I apparently did not fill a section where it was mandatory.
Unfortunately the form was not returned so I do not know which section of the form they are refering to. I called and was told I needed a certificate of Sponsorship, but the guidelines does not say that.
My church is a branch of a main so we do not have Sponsorship status since we operate nearly on an autonomous basis.
Any suggestions gladly welcome. I apologise for a long winded first post.
Thanks

Tier 2 General - English Qualification Advice Please

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 22:37:54 +0000

I am on work permit last 4 years but changing my job and needs to apply under tier-2 PBS. My doubt is about my english language qualification. I got an IELTS certificate done in 2004 just before I entered United kingdom. But someone told me that IELTS certificate is valid for 2 years only. Do I need to sit the test again?? Please advice meee

visa for newly born indian baby in UK for workpermit holders

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 06:18:19 +0000

Hello,

My husband is on work permit in UK , and i am workpermit-dependant . we are residing since september,07.
we are expecting a baby in nov 08. can any body please let me know
1. procedure for passport for my baby
2. visa for my baby
3. where to apply ( India or UK)

Regards
Durga

Work Permit FLR(IED)

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 11:08:35 +0000

Hi

Can some one please tell me if I have to fulfil the funding requirement when applying for a FLR (IED) under a work permit?

Thanks guys

New Employer Forgot To Apply For The Tier 2 Work Permit

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 14:26:03 +0000

Hi All,

I am in a very difficult situation at the moment. Could you please advice me about what should I do next?

I have been working on a work permit in UK from Oct. 2006. In November 2008, I accepted an offer from a reputed company (listed in the register of sponsors) and they told me that would file to transfer my work permit. I sent my work permit to them in November 2008 and went for holidays in India. Whilst I was away, the HR people forgot to apply for my work permit. I joined this company in mid January and waited for 6 weeks before asking them about my work permit. Upon asking them today, they realized that they forgot to file the work permit and were employing me illegally all this while. So, they have terminated my employment with immediate effect.

Could you please advice me on the following issues:
a. What should I do next?
b. Do I have the right to live in UK, as my contract with the previous employer terminated in January ? Or should I leave the country at the earliest.
c. Can I apply for a HSMP, whilst being in UK?
d. The new employers are promising to apply for a new work permit for me, how long would it take before the home office takes a decision?

I would really appreciate any of your comments.
Thanks,
Manish

Flr-ied Processing Time

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 19:59:42 +0000

What is the processing time for FLR-IED.I have applied for FLR-IED 7weeks before by post.I have not received my passport after visa stamping.has anybody applied recently.please share your experience.

sankam2007

New work permit / Transfer of Work Permit according to new rules

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 21:52:34 +0000

Hi,

My details:
Came from India and working in UK with Company A's work permit from April 2008. The work permit is valid for 2 years.
My current salary is GBP 2400 per month.
Currently I am willing to change my job in UK and searching for employers. Can you please guide me how best and smoothly I can change my job here in UK? What are the processes do I need to follow?

According to the new rules is it really difficult to get a new work permit / is it difficult to transfer a work permit?

If I do a WP transfer do I need to inform my current employer?
Please help.
Thanks in advance.

Sponsorship License

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 18:28:47 +0000

Hi everyone,

I was wondering if anyone could tell me roughly how long it takes to process a sponsorship license? My new employer is doing this so that they can issue a certificate of sponsorship for me in a Tier 2 category and I am just wondering approximately how long this will take. This is the first time they are sponsoring anyone and they have been open for just one year. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks

How Long Does Certificate Of Sponsorship Take?

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 22:53:39 +0000

Hi all...
Help would be greatly appreciated...
I am currently on Tier 1 switching to Tier 2 and my time is running out. My leave to remain expires in a month. My employer is currently in the process of gaining a sponsor license, I was wondering how long does the next step, gaining certificate of sponsorship take?
Is there any other form of extension to buy a little more time!!

Thank u for ur time!
A very nervous applicant.

My employer just apply workpermit for me before 27 Nov 2008

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 20:16:59 +0000

Dear All,
My employer have applied work permit for me just before 27 Nov 2008, however I did not get the work permit right now,Lawyer is saying that home office have huge rush so home office is taking time to issue work permit, hope I will get it by 10 Jan 2009. I would like to know that in which category I will apply for visa if will get work permit from home office. Keep in mind that my employer does not have sponsor-ship license because he applied work permit from before 27 Nov 2008.

Questions Regarding Tier2 General

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:51:45 +0000

hi all

i just want to ask whether someone can change company without any obligation being on tier2 general open work permit, what if company provides him with NOC.

thanks

Igs To Tier2 Switch

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 12:36:12 +0000

Hi there,

I am on IGS visa and have been working with the employer for 6+ months.

My understanding of the rules is that I qualify for tier2 visa without the involvement of my employer as follows:

IGS visa - 30 points
Qualification 10 points
Salary 20k+ 10 points

total = 50 points required in addition to English language and maintenance requirement.

My question is, While filling the application form, do I need to fill in the Employer certificate of sponsorship number?

The policy guidance says that it is essential to fill in the CoS number or the application will be refused. I asked my employer and they said that it is something specific they issue to individuals if they want to sponsor them and is not the firm's general number.

Could someone please help me if that is really important. Could I really get the tier2 visa without my employer's involvement??

thank you very much,

Kind regards

Psw Appeal

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 14:23:14 +0000

I originally applied for a work permit in early 2008, which was rejected in early December 2008. This left me with one week to apply for further leave to remain in the United Kingdom. I was unable to order printed bank statements to be delivered in time for this application so I requested a letter from my financial institution confirming my funds for the three-month period. My bank stated that they were unable to write this letter and could only provide me with the printed bank statement that was supplied with my original application. I also enclosed a print out of my e-savings account.

however, the Home Office refused me with the reason below

"The evidence of these savings is not acceptable because they do not show you name and address, and there are is not a covering letter from the bank that confirms that these statements are yours.

The online statements that you have supplied cannot be accepted as it is not stamped and signed by the ban, and there is not a covering letter from the bank to confirm that the statement is a true reflection of your account balance"

I sent over the appeal form and a letter to explain my reason, how it happened with right statements which have my name and address. But they returned those "new" bank statements and ask me to send a paginated and indexed bundle of all the document and witness statements of the evidence to be called at the hearing. i don't know how to write the witness statements... what should be included?should i repeat what i mentioned in my letter?

any throughts?

Redundancy On Work Permit...help.

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 13:57:52 +0000

Hi everyone,

I've currently in the UK on a sponsored work permit (have been sponsored by three different employers over the last five years) and have just been advised that I am likely to be issued a redundancy notice in the next week. I've been meaning to apply for the HSMP program (now Tier something something), but stupidly kept dipping into my �800 savings so don't have the three months of savings to support my application. Now I'm desperately worried about what my future holds. Could anyone advise how long I can stay in the country after the redundancy notice is complete? Is there any leeway with a work permit to buy me a little bit more time to job hunt?

Suddenly, those shoes I had to have seem completely ridiculous. I'm so angry at myself for not transferring to the HSMP program sooner

Any advice is greatly appreciated for this idiotic numpty!!!!

FLR (IED)

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 10:21:20 +0000

Hi,

I have a letter of permission (Immigration Employment Document) for 60 months issued by the UK border Agency.

My current status is that of a student but not yet finished my course and hence does not have a uk degree,but have an overseas (not uk) masters degree.

Letter of permission asks me to fill Form (FLR IED) to gain leave to remain .

Guidance note for form (FLR IED) says you need to have a uk degree to switch from student to workpermit status.

Letter of permission further says that it is not a workpermit and hence cannot be used in making an application for entry clearance .

I am currently in uk on student visa.

Kindly advise.

Regards
Mark

Dependent Form VAF 10 ????

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 21:33:13 +0000

Hello All,

I am on work permit which was issued last year 2007.I want to bring my wife uk to joine me, as my dependent.As under the new rule which is going to implement 27 nov 2008.My wife need to fill up form VAF 10.
If you go through the form under part 7.

" 7.15 .. What is the main applicant�s Certificate of Sponsorship number? "

What i need to mention here because my work permit was issued last year 2007.And i don't have certificate of sponsorship Number .
Please help me with above issue .I am really worried.Hope to hear from you soon.

Called for interview, from WHV to Work Permit

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 22:10:50 +0000

I was called for an interview with BHC on 10 Nov in Malaysia for my application for EC as a work permit holder. Previously I was in the UK with WHV, worked 10 months out of 12 months. If anyone have the same situation and attended the interview, would appreciate if you can share your experience and the questions they asked. Thank you.

Transfer Work Permit To A Different Company

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 10:54:36 +0000

My detail

Now I have been working in England for 3 months so far with work permit visa as Thai second chef in a Thai restaurant.
My work permit is due on 27th March 2010.

I got a better offer from a different Thai restaurant (different company) with the same position as my visa.

Question

Is it possible to transfer my work permit from the current employer/company to the new one ?
If yes, could you suggest me how to process it ?

Thank you in advance
Thai Chef

extension

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 22:43:32 +0000

I am on a work permit, which expires in September 2009. I would like to extend my stay, but I am not sure whether my employer has registered for a sponsor license. My leave to remain expires in September. Will it possible for my employer to register for the sponsor license still, or is to late now?
Thanks for reading this and I hope I will get some advice.

Work Permit holder vs student visa. can somebody help please.

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 14:12:30 +0000

We came here to UK on January 2004 with a student visa and a work permit. We will be completing 5 years coming January 2009. We are not sure if we can apply for settlement. We rang immigration and we were told that though we came here with student visa but since we got the work permit and WP shlould be counted rather than being a student a visa. But there are some people who said that we can't apply because of the student visa. Is there any website that we can hold of to check reagrding this matter. In UKBA site, they only mention about being a work permit holder, it doesn's say anything about the student visa. We don't know if we can pursue our application for settlement. Thanks.

How long for work permit process??

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 05:32:38 +0000

Hey there

I have just sent off my application for work permit, and wondering what the application times are. I know u have to wait around 6 weeks to get it seen at, but how long does it take after that??? I only have around 2 months let on my WHV and hoping to get it all done by then. Also, anyone know how hard it will be for a chef de partie, with 8 yrs experience, qualifications, to get the permit!!?? Im on 17,000 a year, and heard will be hard to get.

Thanks heaps
Sally

Work Permit Dependent Visa

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:41:49 +0000

Hi all,

I am new to this forum so don't know if this is the right place to ask this question.

I am a work permit holder (valid till 2011). I recently got married in a traditional Indian arranged-marriage set-up. All this happened during my short trip to India. So please let me know what kind of documents should I include to seek a work permit dependent visa for my wife. And how difficult is this visa to get??

Thanks a lot in advance.

Can one please reply me

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:31:41 +0000

Hello all,

I am on work permit which was issued last year 2007 and valid till 2012.I am going to apply my wife dependent visa.Can anybody please tell me which visa form she needs to fill up?
i am really worry please any expert give me advice.

Thanks

Work permit Redundancy

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:16:42 +0000

Hi,

I started this job in August this year (I hold a work permit) and will complete my 4 months on 12th Dec. Today I was told that due to lightworkload I might potentialy face redundancy.

Employer is saying that they will try me transferring in some other departments, but they can not promise!

They will hold a confirmation period on 24th December, this is when consultation period ends!

I do not know what to do!!!

Status of a child born in UK to a work permit holder

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 16:37:59 +0000

I am a work permit holder working as Software Engineer for the last around 2 years. My work permit is valid for another 4 years.

We are expecting a baby this August. Please advise whether the baby will be eligibile for British Citizenship, having been borne in UK. Further if we ultimately get British Citizenship by naturalisation will the child be deemed as a British Citizen by birth or by naturalisation, thereafter.

Any one applied for Entry Clearance

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 02:00:52 +0000

Dear all,
Just wanted to know if anyone applied for Entry Clearance as a work permit holder recently, I have applied on 28th October and still waiting for a decision to be made.

Dependent Visa for Wife After Nov 27

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:04:32 +0000

Hi,

I am already a resident in the UK. I have the old work permit valid for 5 years and I need to apply for a dependent visa for my wife in Dec. Since the rules are changing after 27 Nov, do we need to use the new form VAF 10 or the old one VAF2 (as I am on the old permit).

Please advise.

Regards,
Ricky

extension of work permit for trainee doctor in NHS

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 09:48:55 +0000

Hi I have a work permit which expires on Aug 5 2008.Is an extension of a work permit relatively easy or will the whole resident labour test have to be done again? Basically I want to know if an extension on a previously granted work permit is a big deal and as scary as getting the initial work permit approved.I wanted to apply for the Tier 1 visa but since I am a doctor in training and I have heard that the Home office are stamping 'not to be allowed for training' on all new HSMP applications, I guess an extension is the best option for me to continue my training as the new Tier 1 will destroy all my chances of training.
I will be grateful for your opinions.Thanks.

Tier2(General)-Switching from a post-study category

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 14:08:20 +0000

Hello all,

I have just looked through the Tier2(General) guide and come across some questions on "Switching from a post-study category". Currently, I hold a Post-study worker visa and have been working for a company for more than 6 months. Can I switch my visa to the Tier 2 category without a sponsorship certificate ? If I can how long I could be given to say?

Could anybody clarify this? I tried the points-based calculator and it seems that I can claim enough points.

Many thanks.

Work Permit Redundancy

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 12:17:35 +0000

Hi

I am a Work Permit holder with Leave to remain till 2010. I received a job offer and I accepted it in Nov 08, and my new employer applied for new work permit in Nov 08 as well. BUT I was made on 5th Dec redundant in the 2nd consultation meeting.

I am travelling from 21st Dec to 2nd Jan, and starting my new job in 12th Jan.

Any help is appreciated on my below questions:

1. Can I travel and come back in Jan without any problem entering UK due to my redundancy?

2. Do I have to leave UK in 1 month from 5th Dec (5 Jan), or I am fine as I have a work permit application in progress?

3. Can I start my new job in 13th Jan(assuming new work permit is granted before 13th Jan)?

4. Is my current leave to remain valid,and I have to renew it within 6months of starting of new job...or it's void I have to apply for new one before starting new job?

Thanks a lot

T.

Change Employer - Waiting WP - Overstay?

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 20:54:18 +0000

Hello All,

I am a work permit holder, and was made redundancy on 31st Jan. I found a new job very soon, and the new work permit application was submitted last week.

I was told by my previous employer that I would need to leave the UK within 28 days (Feb 28th). My question is am I still eligible to stay in the UK till after Feb 28th, as I'm applying a new work permit now?

How long is it gonna take to get my new work permit?
On BIA website, it's said the Home Office is considering the applications 11 working days after receipt. (not even deciding, it's just considering) I'm very worried it takes too long, and I will get it approved after Feb 28th.

Is it going to be a problem that I'm still staying in the UK and then apply for FLR?

Thank you.

TWES to tier 1 visa for family

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:14:53 +0000

Hi All,

I am from India on a TWES visa. I now have to extend my stay, my TWES visa expires in march. I am here with my wife and two children. I am advised by my employer to apply for Tier 1 visa. I understand that I will have to go back to apply for the visa. I am concerened about visa for my family. can any one suggest what is the best way top get visa for them as well:
Should we all apply together or should I apply first, get it, and then on then apply for theirs?

Regards,

Manashwin.

Visas, immigration, gov websites - why so useless?

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:27:43 +0000

Can anybody explain to me why it is like walking through a brick wall to find any useful information on any government immigration websites (such as UK Border Agency & British High Commission in Australia)?

Are they colluding with the relevant immigration lawyers and agencies who collect a healthy ransom to put the applications through for those of us who cannot justify spending hours on end trying to draw water from a very dry stone?

I understand that they have no 'motivation' to make it good, since we don't exactly have any other route, but it almost seems quite deliberate how difficult they make it to find information - either to increase the likelihood of failed applications (since they keep the fee) or to force people to go through an agency. The other reason it sounds fishy is that calling them is also quite unhelpful. Do we not have grounds to demand a refund of application fees if there is a rejection, since there was insufficient information supplied by the border agency in the first place for us to even know what's required?

Worried about getting the WP, but then not Entry Clearance

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:07:58 +0000

Hey

Im currently waiting for WP approval, but i i have seen that many people (on tier 1), have gotten there approval, but then gone back to australia to get the Entry clearence, and it hasnt been approved. I am worried alot about this, as my WHV runs out soon, and when i get my WP approval will have to go and get EC back in Aust. How long does this take, and how common is it to get declined after getting the work permit???

Thanks
Sally

advice needed

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 15:42:28 +0000

Hi,

I resigned from my job in November last year and my work permit was curtailed until 18 Jan this year. My new visa on new work permit started on 2nd July (therefore a discontinuity period of less than 6 months). I completed 2 years on previous work permit, I would like to ask if after completing 3.5 years on this new work permit I be able to apply for ILR - what are the chances foe success?!

Thanks

NATIONAL INSURANCE NUMBER QUERY

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:01:03 +0000

Hi all, as some of you know, my husband got his spouse settlement visa on Thursday and will be returning back to the UK on Friday. He wants to be able to sort out his employment situation ASAP as Christmas is fast approaching and also they are lots of Christmas jobs available at the moment.

Does anyone know how he goes about applying for a national insurance number? Does he need an offer of employment first? Or can he just apply and then get a job once he has an NI number?
Also, if he gets offered a job before he has received his NI number, can he tell the employer that he is waiting for the NI number to come and just show his passport, or will they not accept this?
How long does it take to get an NI number?

If anyone can help, I would really appreciate it, as I don't have a clue of how to go about it.

Thanks everyone.

how to apply workpermit inside uk

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 23:03:38 +0000

My husband is going to apply for workpermit in this week from his employeer.

can he apply work permit from uk? or need entry clearance.
in form page 3 que no 34 we need to click letter of permission or work permit, we are confused as in guidance it is said that if you
are in uk you need letter of permission but he is now in student dependent visa so do we need to click only work permit or both workpermit and letter of permission.

we need to submit form in this week as from 27 nov onwards he need to give english exam for new rule. so please suggest us if we can submit this from in uk and when we need to go to our country for entry clearannce.

Need an assessment for WP from experts here

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:35:59 +0000

Hello folks,

I recieved a job offer from a financial services firm last month and they have applied for a Work Permit for me last week or so. They have hired a reputed law firm, I believe it is PWC for doing the application.

I am just a little worried with the recent job losses within the UK in my domain - how much of an impact on issual of WP for non EU nationals would that have?

Also, what is the chance of my application getting rejected? I saw on these boards, there are a lot of rejections for people in general these days.

A lil more on my case - I have been offered a Manager's role, and my renumeration is upwards of 75K pounds per annum in London. I specialize in one of the niche software/business domain and the company had put up an advertisement on efinancialcareers and some other website like a few months back for a day or two I believe.

Could anyone tell me, what are my chances of getting the WP done? (I qualify for HSMP easily, and if WP is rejected I would go through that route - only thing that holds me from doing that right now is the time it would take if I go with that!)

Please let me know your thoughts and if you have any suggestions you'd like to give, I'd be really grateful.

Regards
D.S

looking for a reliable solicitors for advise(WP)

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:20:24 +0000

Dear All,

I am looking for a solicitor who has experience on Immigration issues and can be reliable. I have a abit of a issue and in the coming months even ask him/her to take care of my application. It will be regarding work permit/student visa issue.
Anyone knows anyone i can go and talk to??? and it should be someone i would like to speak to face to face and not over the e-mails or phone. Any recommendations of a good solicitors around London?

Thanks

Employment Change- help pl. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:27:34 +0000

Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing this email on behalf of my friend. He has done PhD and he is Engineer by profession. He was made redundancy few months ago then he tried to get new employment. He got a lot of responses and appeared in more than 10 interviews. He got job offer from one of the International consultancy just before he was terminated from previous company. His application for the "Change of employment" was submitted by new employer as soon as he quit his job. He was working as a graduate engineer level and he got new job as an assistance engineer but the nature and role of jobs are same in the field of engineering. Main thing, when applying application there was technical error about the date of termination of previous employment, there should be 2008 but was written 2007 mistakenly but later it was corrected by sending a letter from previous employer mentioning the joining and ending date of job. Then B & I was informed to consider the application for employment change purpose as application was sent before crossing 28 days. While expecting approval letter but not new work permit from Home Office, new employer received a letter of rejected the application process where the main reason was stated - "RECRUITMENT CRITERIA :NOT FOUND SELECTION DETAILS ". So far there is clear for all that there is no necessary of providing recruitment criteria as an application reaches home office within 28 days. By the way new employer was using International recruitment agency to fill that position. And Home Office hadn't ask to provide the selection details. Considering the reason of application refusal new employer has sent an appeal stating the clear reasons of being successful application. Main Considering points of my friend after studying above all situation are: 1. How far is an appeal from successful result and how long it will take place? 2. My friend is jobless at the moment but he can't apply in other employers as well so how it effect on his further status. He lost other potential company as he got job offer from this new employer where he was supposed to join in. Now he has to wait and see only. 3. He has visa till 2012 ( His wife is also working) so is he has right to search job until he finds suitable one if in case the appeal couldn't bring him success? or can his new employer apply again even crossing more than 28 days? 4. How does this situation effect on his future staying in his dream country UK ? As he is very serious about this unexpected result but expecting positively to get success very soon since there are clear and strong documents. We are very worried about these unclear information and the situation that is happening now as we need to be sure that what should be good in the future. Your information will help us to sort out all problems within in framed time and with out any tension.Many thanks,Sorry for so long email but we are very helpless without your suggestions and kind help.Looking forward to hearing from you very soon,Once we receive your response then we will take further steps
cheers

Supplementary work as a WP holder

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:20:21 +0000

hi,
i am on wp and i like to work on week end work on othar place can i work over their?

OVERSTAYER HELP HELP!!!

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 03:38:42 +0000

Please can someone help, my friend is an overstayer 4 years now. I dont know what to do to help her, what is the law on immigration. will she be able to stay. how.? marriage? student?

HELP ME!

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 16:25:59 +0000

Hello,

my name is Muhammad Mansoor and i am from Afghanistan please anyone tell me how can i find employer to give me work permit .
because the Afghanistan situation is very bad and no body can study.
please help me.

Best Regard
Muhammad Mansoor

Work Permit Extension and FLR is expiring

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 08:56:27 +0000

Dear All

I am currently working with a UK based consultancy on their provided work permit. My Further Leave to Remain expired on 31st July 2008. My current employer has submitted an application to Home office for work permit extension (due reponse back next week). Meanwhile i have been offered by another company, for which i would like to accept as my next employer. They are also applying for the work permit, but when today i contacted home office, and asked then how long would it take the WP1 application to approve, they replied that it would take 3 to 5 weeks. Considering my visa expires on 31st of july, i dont have much time. I believe that by the time i get my work permit approved by the home office, my FLR would have expired. Any suggestions regarding, should i stick to my current employer or should i accept the offer from other employer and ask the HR (other employer) to file the work permit application on urgent basis. ?

A quick reponse to this query would be much appreciated.

Thank you.

Workpermit redundancy problem

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:41:36 +0000

Hi,

Recently my company has made me redundant. I have been working there for last 12 months. I have come to know that I have to leave UK by 28 days. I found that I am eligible for highly skilled workers visa. Can I apply that without leaving?

Please reply,

Regards,

Prasanta

not taking new workpermit

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:03:19 +0000

i have been working on a workpermit for 4 years. recently I have got approval for a new workpermit to different employer. Now I have changed my mind and decided to stay with my current employer. Can I do that or by law I must have to join the new employer based on the new workpermit. Will my new workpermit automatically void my current one even if I decide to stay with the current one ?
Regards
ether

IGS expired while waiting my Work permit application

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:55:29 +0000

Hi,

Just wonder if anyone can help to answer my situation.

I was holding a IGS visa and it expired on 12th Sept, 2008 .

Instead of applying a extension, my employer applied Work permit for me and submitted it on 29th August, 2008. My visa expired while I was waiting the reply from them. However, I received the letter of refusal on 23rd Sept(which dated on 17th on the letter).

I've tried to gather all the documents for applying extension of my IGS, but my bank failed to give me all the bank statement I need. Apart from that, I have everything ready for the application.

What should I do now while I am waiting the bank statement send through? Will it be a problem for me to apply for IGS extension?

I am looking for immigration consultancy help as well.

Thanks x

Mo

Sponsership

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 09:21:19 +0000

Hi All,

My employer is due to apply for my workpermit extension in march , does he need to apply for license now or he can apply for licence later , please explain me this .

Thank You .

Work Permit or Post Work

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:25:20 +0000

Hi there,

My current employer has agree to sponsor me a work permit. But it will go through a long process to do so even they have applied for other staff before.

Since post-work permit is valid for 2 years. It will not be troublesome to switch jobs if there is oppurtunity to develop. That is the reason I was thinking of applying this.

It is possible to work at least 1 year with the salary of more than �24,000 and then apply for HSMP after 1 year?

I am not sure I should take Post-Work then change it to HSMP or just work permit itself. Please advice

work permit waiting time

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:38:06 +0000

Hi

My work permit was filed on 23rd July'08.. Not sure when I will be getting my work permit...

Anyone know how long it would for my WP?

Thanks

WORK PERMIT APPROVED (Questions with FLR IED)

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 21:29:10 +0000

Hi Every one....

My workpermit is approved (Infact Letter of Permission), my employer have submitted my application in the month of June 4 and i got approval on 17 July, after asking us to provide with additional documents like experience letter from previous employers and letter from my UNI. But the question is i haven't completed my degree, have just completed my tought studies and have submitted my project and results are due in the month of Dec 2008 (this is what it says on the letter from UNI).

My employer have told me that they have issued letter of permission to switch with in the UK. But in FLR (IED) guide lines it says that i have to submit my degree certificate as an edivence to prove completion of my studies in UK. I have no idea how to deal with this situation.

Any suggestion is much appreciated.

Many Thanks

CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 13:55:54 +0000

Hello,

Would some one explain me what does mean by this statement which is written in http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecont...eofemploym1.pdf,
"" If a new employer wishes to employ an existing work permit holder, or the same
employer wants the work permit holder to do a different job, they need to get permission
from Work Permits (UK) first. Caseworkers should ensure that the new application is
received within 28 days of a person�s previous employment ceasing. If no notification of
the termination of the previous employment has been received, it may be appropriate
for the caseworker to contact the person�s previous employer to find out when that
employment ended. ""

Because i want to change my employer and i am goin to find same job responsibilities job.Shell my existing employer need to informe home office that i am goin to move to new employer ???

Hope to hear from you soon.

Several Work Permit/ Visa Questions

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 01:30:32 +0000

urgent help is needed regarding the FLR(IED)

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 09:01:38 +0000

right

i am on an IGS visa which expires on the 19th of oct 08 , i applied for a psw extension on the 31st of aug. At the same time my company was applying for a work permit ( the only reason i applied for psw is to stay on the safe side in case anything went wrong with the work permit application)

my work permit was approved this week and i got sent the FLR(IED) form to complete within 6 months, but it also says to send it as soon as possible .. and as u know now my passport is still in the process for the PSW! i do feel stupid now!

So what do u think the best plan of action??? do i retract my psw application and get my passport back or do i wait for it be stamped with the psw and then send the flr ?

your help would be appreciated so much guys

thanks

work permit after workingholiday visa

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 01:24:30 +0000

Sorry if this has already been discussed here but I couldnt seem to find the answer I am looking for.

Bascially I am here on a working holiday visa and my time will be up at the end of summer. My boss really would like to keep me as he cannot find any one qualified to replace me. My possition is head of a department within the company, but does not require any specific education. I have yet to finish my university degree (I have completed 3 out of 4 years) and have not had 3 years of experience in this specific job type, (only about a year in Canada and then a year here at the end of my working holiday visa). Does this dis-qualify me for a work permit? Is there any ways around it if it does?

Any information you all coul give me is greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

working holiday to work permit

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 01:09:28 +0000

Hi

Wondering if someone can give me some guidance. I am 14 months inot my working holiday visa and have worked the 12 months I am allowed. I wish to keep working and unfortunately missed the deadline to aplly for HSMP so I could switch to that in country. My current employer wish to sponsor a work permit for me and I have two questions:

1. can i change from a working holiday visa to a work permit in-country or will I have to return to Australia to switch over?
My occupation is not currently on the skills shortages list.

2. If I change to a work permit, what will happen to the 10 months left on my working holiday visa?

i.e. I plan to work for another 12 months then quit my job and spend some time travelling around. When I quit my job can I switch back to my working holiday maker visa, or will I then have to leave the country because no job, no work permit?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers
Ashley

Points Based Tier 2 system - when will it be implemented?

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:39:06 +0000

I'm currently in the process of getting a WP from my employer...provided that all things go smoothly, i should have it in about a month...now, I hear the Tier 2 Points Based system will soon be implemented...when will this be, and if it is put in to use, will it affect my WP? Would there be additional work involved on either my or my employers part once the Tier 2 Points system starts?

Advise needed!

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 19:55:33 +0000

Hello all,

Currently i am work permit visa which is valid untill 2012.In March 2008 i went to back home and got marriage.
Now i am here in UK and want to sponser my Wife and my MOM as well.I know my wife will apply as dependent visa and My mom will apply as visitor visa.
My Question is because i want them to apply on same time from back home so what documents shell i need to send them.

Will same bank statment (one original one attested) and same three month pay slips (one original one attested from solicator) Will be okay .
Or is there any other way ???

Hope to hear from you soon.
Thanks

Legacy case

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:21:19 +0000

Hi everyone

I jst rang the Liverpool No to find out which team was dealing with my lagacy case. I was then given the number and the name of the guy who is dealing wit my case. I then rang him and he told me to post my documentation to him, that is staff life son's birthcertificate, marriage certificate and educational cerificate. The guy has called to say he has recieved everyting, but i was wondering does anyone know, how long does it take before they reply you and what are the chances of getting a positive reply?????. i arrived in the country in 2002

work permit extension waiting times

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:50:59 +0000

hi, my employer applied for a work permit extension on 30th June 2008. My leave to remain expired on 5th August 2008. I was anxious about submitting my application in time therefore I posted my FLR(IED) application on the 30th of July for which I have recieved acknowledgement from the HO. I also sent a cover letter explaining why I was applying for FLR even though I haven;t yet recieved approval for the work permit extension.
My question is that isn't it abnormal that an extension has taken this long to be approved (6 weeks), should I be worried or is anyone else facing the same problem with waiting times?
I will be grateful for any answers as I am very worried about this. Thanks.

confusion abt the new rules

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:12:43 +0000

Hi,

My situation is this. I am currently on the IGS visa since Feb tis year, after which I intend to apply for the post-study work visa which should give me another year. I am currently working in IT with an IT UK company since this year, and should I still be here, I should have worked with my present company for the duration of 2 years before my PSW visa expires (beginning of 2010).

My present company (small business size) was bought over by a US based company more than a year before I started working here. It was then re-registered with a change/modification of company name to reflect the parent company. All HR affairs are handled by the US office. I do know that they do employ migrant workers eg from India at the US site.

1) I've read the HomeOffice website about employers needing to be qualified by having enough points before they can "sponsor" a migrant to work for their company. My question is this, does my company have to apply for sponsorship or is it the US company's perogative to o so ? Does this mean the "Visiting officer" has to visit the UK office premises ?
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/employer...eady/checklist/

2) I assume that I would qualify under Tier 2 where I would require a WorkPermit. The HomeOffice website talks about employers bringing in migrant workers. Since I am already "in" the UK, and working for the said company, how does this affect me ?

3) As far as I know, IT is not a "shortage occupations list" job, does my UK company still have to prove the "resident labour market test" since it would have been 2 years since I've been hired. Do they have to re-do the test again, since I am not sure if all the previous information is still there and valid after 2 years.

Thanks for your assistance.

regards,
Andrew

work permit application

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:50:05 +0000

hi everyone

i just been reading through your posts and it seems quite a few WP applications were rejected which makes me think i might be next!

i graduated last year with a masters degree in engineering .. i lived in england for the last 6 years and am 23 years old, i also been working for my employed for nearly 10 months now and am currenlty on my igs visa which expires in november.. so i was just wondering what are the chances of me getting a WP and what kind of things are they usually looking for ?

thanks for u help

Contractor looking for Work Permit

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:13:54 +0000

Hi there,

I would appreciate if someone can advise on the below:

I am a self employed Contractor working for a CompanyA, whose Client are one of the biggest Retail CompanyB in UK. So basically i am based in CompanyB and have been working since Feb 07.

I am on a WHM visa, and am married and have a kid (born in uk).

I have approached my CompanyA to employ me as a permanent as (as per my rules on WHM), i can ONLY coninue till jan 08. so to continue i would need a Work Permit.

My employer(companyA) is ok with it. and am in the middle of preparing all docs. (Job desc, business outline).

Few advise i need:

Advertisement procedure.

Any new work permit rules.

Does my maital status and kid have any affect on my application?

Thanks - VJ

Resigned 07/07/08 - when do i have to leave?

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 12:03:14 +0000

Hey everyone,

Due to personal and professional reasons, i resigned from my post 07/07/08 and i wanted some clarification on when i have to leave. I was under the impression 28 calendar days would give me until Aug 4th, but my flatmate said by July 31. Can someone help me?

Cheers
Vanessa

Possible change of company name but not employer

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:13:44 +0000

hi,

I am wondering what the procedures whould be if the company i have my work permit through, changes name.

It is the same job description, company: just under a new name?

Will that affect my WP?
Do I ned to change or notify someone?
Or do I have to reapply for a completely new permit?

Thanks

Payment for entry clearance

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 15:43:47 +0000

Hi

I submitted my entry clearance for the UK (to Canberra Australia) eight working days ago - but they haven't taken the payment from my account yet? Has anyone else had this or is it an indication that the application has been lost at the Consulate? I have received confirmation from Australia Post that the application was delivered and signed for the day after I posted it.

Also - does anyone know the approx waiting time for EC?

and if there is any chance of refusal when coming off a Working holiday maker visa to a work permit when the work sponsor is the same company you have worked for the last 12 months?

Thanks for your help - waiting impatiently to return to the UK, my work and my life!

JP

Work permit to dependant visa

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 23:50:11 +0000

Hi All,
I am a work permit holder in the UK and my wife has a work permit from her company. She has now decided to join another firm and wants to change visa status to a dependant visa. Would anyone know if she can do the change from here in the UK where we both live or does she have to go back to 'country of origin' for a changing the visa status?
Thank You so much,
Shyam

Student to Workpermit

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:16:07 +0000

Hi,

At present I�m on student visa. I did a postgraduate diploma from a recognised university. I applied for a work permit and got acceptance letter from home office. When I sent the work permit for further leave to remain (in country) the home office refused my further leave to remain application mentioning mine is not a degree level qualification.

But what my question is postgraduate diploma is higher than a degree qualification. I got a letter from my university explaining the same thing. I�m now thinking to send my application to home office for a review. What are my chances? and how much time it will take for the review? (approx).

As my student visa still valid for a couple of months so the home office didn�t gave me any chance for an appeal.

Thank you

any one applied work permit on jan21 and waiting for it? please guide me...

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:11:16 +0000

Hi

I have applied my work permit on JAN 21, 2008 and still i am waiting for it,

so any body applied on the same time and waiting for it or when you get it?

why it taking so long time?

is there any way to check the status?

currently how much time its taking?

as per the Home office waiting time i should get that now,

please give me some suggestion.

Thanks in advance

Thanks

raghav

HSMP frm IGS Visa but based on employment docs from pakistan

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:37:23 +0000

Hi
If someone now has IGS visa (after Masters in the UK), can he apply for HSMP switch but relying on his employment docs from Pakistan before he entered UK as a student about 3 years ago.

Thanks

WP to HSMP Conversion

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:41:54 +0000

Hi,

I am working in UK under wp(work permit). I am an Indian citizen.I got approval for my HSMP when i was in UK. Now i wanted to convert my WP to HSMP visa before it expires. Now i am getting my allowances in UK pound as well as my offshore salary in Indian Rupees. Anyone could you please let me know what is the process of converting my WP to HSMP Visa?

Your help is verymuch useful in this regard. I have UK Bank account. I can produce my UK Bank statements for the last 3 months. But i have salary slip from my indian company. Will the UK employer salary slip required for my conversion of wp to Hsmp?

Thanks

Manoharan

dependent work permit validity

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:28:21 +0000

Hi I am on a work permit in UK. My wife came on dependent work visa and working in UK.

My Question : if my company sends me back to my home country, then how long my wife can legally continue to work in UK? Can she work till her dependent workpermit valid or she has to return back with me.

Please note that she is on dependent work visa but has permanent job in UK...

Thanks in advance

PGDBA weightage for HSMP

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:08:45 +0000

Hi All,

I appreciate help for my following concern.

I have done a distance Masters program from symbiosis, the degree awarded is Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration.

Would this have a masters weightage in HSMP point system.

Thanking in anticipation

Best Regards,

Ranjith

Fastracking HSMP???

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 02:01:44 +0000

Hi all,

I am currently living in South Africa and I am holding a South African passport.

My application for the HSMP Visa is with the British embassey, however this should take some time to get processed.

I have recently been offered a job from a Bank in London and they would like to fasttrack my Visa to allow me to start to work for them sooner. Is this possible??

Work permit dilema!

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:13:39 +0000

Hi
I was offered a very good job with a big Multinational in December 07. My visa didnot allow me to switch in-country to Work permit, so I had to leave the country before my visa expired. I left UK in Dec soon after signing the contract and getting assurance that my new employer would apply for work permit.
My employer has applied for work permit in Jan 08. They were asked for some additional information in February. They have provided the required information promptly. Since then, they have not herd from the home office. Everytime they contact the home office to get any updates, the reply they get is that the home office is experiencing a lot of delays and the application will be processed soon. My employer has been very supportive to me during this time and have asked me to have patience. They are confident of getting the work permit approved.They are in regular touch with me and they inform me if they receive any updates.
Its June now and almost 6 months since they have applied. Can anyone let me know whether they have experienced similar delays? Can moderators suggest me whether it is worth waiting or to give up hopes and look for different immigration catagories for working in the UK? Can moderators let me know if there is any other way (specially for cases like mine) of getting the home office process my application faster?
Thanks
Ronnie

WP Holder dependants issue...

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:53:58 +0000

Hi forum experts and fellow forumites,

I've some questions/issues I really need some expert advice on.

I just came back to the UK after obtaining Work Permit Entry Clearance. My UK employer succesfully obtained a Work Permit for me and I had to leave UK to get an Entry Clearance. Prior to this, I was here on a Student Visa with my wife and daughter as my dependants. I left my family in the UK while I was gone to obtain my entry clearance.

Here come the questions:

1. Since my wife and daughter are still dependants to my student visa (still valid till June 2009) can they apply to become dependant to my Work Permit visa (valid till June 2013) without leaving the UK? What forms should we use to do that?

2. While I was outside the UK to obtain my Entry Clearance, the employer who sponsored my Work Permit went bankrupt and will soon sieze to exist? What is my position in this situation? I have some other employers interested in employing me, will it be a problem that I haven't worked for the original employer at all and is applying for WP transfer?

3. I've been in the UK on Student Visa for 6 years. Can I stay in the UK for 4 more years on Work Permit Visa thus accumulating 10 years of legal stay and apply for Permanent Residency?

Dear experts, can I humbly ask of your help on this matter. I appreciate your input deeply.

Thank you,
Leo

Work Permit Transfer

Fri, 30 May 2008 10:02:57 +0000

Hi Guys

I had a work permit from a uk Based firm in 2005 valid until 2010. however the company has closed down on 23rd of may...Luckily i found a new employer who is willing to offer the same position as i had in the previous company along with a work permit..

Now how easy is this process to get the work permit transferred from my ex-company to the current one.

Do i have to start the process all over again i.e advertise the position, collect the docs from my employer etc...

or what is the best & the fastest way as i have very limited time

i also have dependent on my old work permit as well

Please kindly advice asap because any suggestion could make a hell lot of difference in my situaution & i shall pray for all your success & future endeavours

Regards

Hommey

Change of Employment - Work Permit

Thu, 15 May 2008 17:19:17 +0000

Hi all,

I am a new member of this forum. I am currently working for a firm which I joined 2 weeks ago from another firm. My work permit with this firm has been approved on the 1st of May - change of employer work permit. After 2 weeks of working with this firm, I feel that I have made a wrong decision to join this firm and unhappy with my boss as he did not give me what he promised to me at the interview. I am looking for a job now and wondering if I find a job and the employer wiling to apply work permit for me. Will I be able to get it as I have just applied one. Or if there are any better options? I am qualified for HSMP too.

I am really worried about this and wish to leave this firm asap.

Please help me!

Regards,

Little Ann

CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT

Wed, 07 May 2008 15:07:32 +0000

immigration employment document
Hi,

I am Corrosion Eng. and after 11 months in the UK working on a work permit, I've been offered a new job by another company (still the same type of job). They were suppose to apply for a "change of employment" for them to get a new work permit for me. And today I've been sent on the email an scanned document that state the following:

"APPLICATION FOR AN IMMIGRATION EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENT - CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT
Thank you for your application for an immigration employment document for (HERE GOES MY NAME), who is currently in the UK. Working for another employer.
We have approved this application against the work permit criteria for 60 months.
This letter of permission to work is an immigration document that can be used by (HERE GOES MY NAME) in making an application for leave to remain. It is not a work permit and cannot be used in making an application for entry clearance...

the letter continues..

While this letter does not confer leave to remain for the purpose of this employment, Mr (HERE GOES MY NAME) may now start work for you pending the outcome of his leave to remain application..."

My questions:

1. I understand this is not a "work permit" but an "immigration employment document", what's the difference between both paperwork?

2. Does it mean that the company (new employer) haven't got the new work permit yet? And this is just a temporary document?

3. What about if finally I don't take this post? Would it have any effect on my current immigration status or my current job?

4. In the case that I handle my notice period in my current job, should I send back my actual work permit? Will I get another with the details of the new company instead?

5. Given that I have to apply for a FLR, is there any possibility that the Home Office rejects my application and therefore me and my family would have to leave the UK?

6. I know there have been some changes in the immigration rules; does it affect me as a work permit holder?

I very much appreciate your time and guidance answering this questions, I have to handle my notice but now I find myself in a position where my new employer haven't got a "work permit" but an "immigration employment document"

Many thanks,

Joaquin

period of stay for workpermit dependants

Tue, 06 May 2008 09:12:21 +0000

Hello

I am on workpermit dependant visa for 5 years in uk.recently i came to india and planning to have my delivery in india. My period of stay in india wil be around 12months to 18months.will this long period of stay would effect my visa while going back to UK?kindly help me....

Regards,
Durga

Work Permit Change of Employment / Complications?

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:38:47 +0000

Hello All,

I am new here and I have gone through the forum looking for relevant details. I have found a lot of useful information but I could not find anything that is similar to my current situation. So I thought of asking for help here.

Firstly, I will describe my situation here.
I currently hold a UK Work Permit, valid until 2011 and I have got a new job offer.
My new employer has already submitted a Change of Employment application.
I have already submitted by resignation and I do not know if my current employer had already informed Home Office about this. Home Office might be informed before/after my new application was submitted but that is not important as I know that I can stay on while the new application is being processed.

And now for the question,

I am a Software Developer with 2+ years working experience and some industry qualifications. As far as I know, my current work permit is approved for, lets say, Technology A.
My new job scope would be dealing with Technology B
I do not qualify for HSMP or Tier1 (5 points short due to my current salary)
My new job offers me a 50% payrise, but still do not qualify me immediately for Tier 1 at the moment.
I have a BSc(Hons) degree and graduated in the UK.
I am under the age of 28.

I found some info in this forum stating that it depends on the job advertisements that was being used to apply for my current work permit, but I would be doing work in the same role and similar environment, i.e. Software Developer, developing applications etc for my new employer. (Just using a different technology)
I know that my current work permit is approved as Software Developer because my FLR(IED) approval stated my job role and salary. My new job role will be Applications Developer but they are both the same.
So I am not sure if this will affect my application.

I am just wondering if anyone has any comments on this?
What are the chances the Home Office would be really strict and reject my Change of Employment application?

Any help and info would be very appreciated.

Thanks,
Ava

Redundancy? What are my options?

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 15:49:56 +0000

I was made redundant on Jan. 31. I had a work permit for that job. However, I have not found a new job yet. What can I do to stay in the UK longer than the 28 days I am given after being made redundant? Can I apply for an HSMP or change to a visitor visa? I just want to be able to stay until I find a new job, which will likely be in the next month or two. Also, will I have a difficult time getting back into the UK if I travel? Any help would be appreciated.

5 years of work permit will be expiry on August

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 01:18:08 +0000

could any one tell me what shall i do now? because my 5 years work permit will be expiry on August, also can i apply the ILR now or i have to wait until August.

thanks

Wife was granted IED in 2005 but did not apply for FLR, please help

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 07:41:54 +0000

I would be very grateful for advice. My wife is an Indian Citizen, (I am British) she has been in the UK since May 2003 under the work permit arrangements. A problem has just come to light; we have a lovely 16 month old daughter and I am petrified that my wifes immigration status will be threatened by a stupid mistake.

In 2005 my wife obtained a new job and her employer applied for and received approval from Work Permits (UK) for an Immigration Employment Document for 60 months. In the letter sent to the employer (a copy was given to my wife) it says ' NAME must now obtain leave to remain in order to take up this employment. This applies even if she already has leave to remain for some other purpose or some other specified employment.'

My wife did NOT do this and it seems she had to do it within 6 months of the date of that letter. I was stunned to discover this, any help would be really appreciated, thank-you very much. (Please note she has a residence permit to stay in the UK until Aug 2008, but I don't know if this is relevant to my question). Please help us!

Out of Country Work Permit Granted!

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:58:26 +0000

Dear forumites and experts of this forum,

2 days ago I've received Work Permit approval and now need to leave country and apply for my Entry Clearance in Moscow, Russia. Its an online application process. I had a look through the questions and a bit concerned with the Nat. Insurance Number bit. Me, my wife and my son been in the UK for 6 years now and have a "shady past" of claiming Tax Credits which we were told we were eligible for by Inland Revenue advisor. We have cancelled it last year after we found out we weren't meant to. Now the tricky bit:

- When I supply my NI Number what sort of information it gives to Consulate People
- What sort of information are Consulate People after when they ask for my NI Number
- Or do then even bother checking data attached to my NI Number

Also, my wife and son are both my dependants at the moment in the UK, I'm on student visa right now. When I come back to the UK with my Work Permit Holder Visa, can they apply for new WP Holder's Dependants visas inside the UK (since they're not really changing the category still staying my dependants) or do they have to leave the country?

Thank you very much for your replies,

All help is much appreciated

spouse work permit for my chinese step mum?

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:56:59 +0000

Hello everyone. This is the first time i have been on this site.My stepmum has just moved to the uk from china and she is trying to get a visa so that she can work here. Which visa is it that she needs and where should she go to get it? if anyone can advise i would be very grateful.

Work Permit

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 22:41:37 +0000

I currently hold a work permit for 5 years registered under by my current employer. Unfortunately our company had decided to outsource our work. As a result we will be made redundant in few weeks time.

I would be very grateful if you could clarify following queries.

How long I can continue to work in UK / stay in UK, once made provisionally redundant.
Is it possible to apply for another job with the current work permit, if so is it possible to transfer my current work permit to another employer?
If transferring the work permit is an option, I would like to know about the cost and process involved in transferring work permit.

Any help is much appreciated.

Part time work on a work permit

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:06:49 +0000

Hi, I wonder if anyone knows how to get around this.

I have a work permit, but a lot of people have been asking me to do work for them as I am pretty good at what I do, with all due modesty. Problem is, they have to pay me and I have to pay tax. As a work permit holder, you cannot register a limited company, or a sole trader. So how am I supposed to declare the tax to the HMRC? How am I even supposed to do this work? A lot of these people don't have a structure payroll system, and many are once-off jobs. Is PAYE my only option?

The other thing is my wife is with me, and as a wife of a work permit holder I believe you can do any work. Can she register a limited company and I can put the work through her? I know you're allowed to have 20 hours of part time work outside your work permit per week, but will a) The Home Office approve of this and will HMRC approve of me paying the tax through my wife's company etc.

Any assistance will be greatly appreciated. Basically, I just want to private work at home and want a means to pay the tax.

Work Pemit and HSMP

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:33:51 +0000

Can Anyone apply HSMP and work permit application at the same time ?

FLR(IED) Application after expiry of leave to remain

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 21:08:08 +0000

Hi Forum,

My current leave to remain expired on 31st January 2008 and the work permit extension application submitted by employer on 29th January 2008. I am still waiting for WP extension approval as there is 11 working day delays in homeoffice. Can I apply for FLR(IED) personally at Public Enquiry Office(PEO) once I will get approval.

Regards,
rit03

Eligible for Work Permit?

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:29:47 +0000

Hello all and thank you for your time

My question is that can I change my status? Please read the following.

I am from Afghanistan and came to this country in OCT 2002 and applied for Asylum and later after a year I was granted 3 years of leave to remain. After that I applied for extension but I get refused. I lost an appeal as well.

During all those years I was working legally in Dominos Pizza and now I am a store Manager. My question is can I change my status from Asylum to Work permit as Home Office changed for a footballer few months ago.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/200...89520-20287395/

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/t...ord/7179542.stm

My store owner said he is willing to do anything for me that I get work permit but I have two questions now.

1. Is there any possibility for changing status e.g. asylum to work permit or
2. If I go back to my country can I apply for work permit there if my store owner request Home Office because not everyone can run Dominos Store as we have around 20-25 staff in the store.

I will be waiting for your views many thanksss

Hussey

Changing visa status

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:05:46 +0000

Hello,

I got a situation here where my current work permit expires on the 30th of April 2008,
but my current employer wont let me stay in UK after 20th ... This is the cut off date..

I found another employer and they have applied for a work permit from their side .
they couriered the application ... on the 22nd evening.

How long should it take .. for the new one to be processed.
What if i still dont get a reply EVEN after 20th March ..

How will this be treated in the Home office ?
would they cancel the current one ....before they issue the new one.

please suggest... im already in a lot of anxiety with this .

Victoria Please Help me

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:25:15 +0000

I have come here as a consultant from a indian company to work for a UK based company. Now i want to switch over to some UK company. I need to pay my indian company for that and i am ready for that. Btw i am having just 2 years of experience in IT. I applied for lot of jobs in cwjobs and other websites. None of the recruiters are ready to sponsor me workpermit. An indian settled here in UK is ready to sponsor me a workpermit and i have to work from his company as a contractor giving him some commission. I am ready for all this. But now he says, i need to pay 3000� for work permit. Here are my questions.

1. Does workpermit sponsoring costs 3000�?
2. I got 75 points in workpermit.com and they are assuring me they can get me a HSMP for 1200�. Which one is better(workpermit or HSMP)?
3. Basically I did my bachelor degree in english medium but i dont have any certificate except my marks list to prove that. Is english certificate required or just marks list is enough for HSMP?
4. This is a general question. Is it so difficult for a foriegner to work in UK?

I see lot of indians here working in It companies,hospitals,restaurants etc..how are they able to work when a person holding a bachelor degree is not able to. Is it because i am not aware of something which they are aware of?

I am sorry if its hurts anyone..hope you get my point.

I will be really thankful to anyone who can help me get a workpermit or HSMP and i am ready to pay for that.

studeny visa appeal

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:43:30 +0000

hello every one
i need some information about my uk student visa appeal.I am from pakistan and i had applied for student visa in pakistan but it was refused.Thanks the ALMIGHTY ALLAH my appeal is allowed in march 2008.
I am currently doing MSc. from sweden.my question is would i go back to pakistan for stamping the uk visa ?
or i can get my visa in sweden.....................

please do reply.............
best regards

concerning advertisement

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 22:51:45 +0000

Hi,

My new employer is going to apply for the new work permit, they advertised the job in the appropriate website for 3 weeks and no one applied for that.......please note that my area of expertise is structural engineering that used to be shortage occupation lists......

comments please.....

thanks

apply LTR before WP extension is received?(updated)

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 12:13:17 +0000

My employer is currently working on my application of extending my work permit.
Since my current leave to remain expires at the end of February and now the HO seems
to have a back log at present (our human resources dept. told me they did not receiving permits for about 3 weeks after application), I was a bit worried that my current LTR may expire before receiving
my work permit extension.

I've spoken to HR and they said "if the work permit is not here in around 2 weeks that I will contact you to apply for your leave to remain prior to the work permit being received. "

but what immigration category will I be then? applying LTR before WP?
I did not see any on Border & Immigration website...

It would be appreciated if anyone can clarify for me, or had similar situation.

Thanks.

Baby Born to Work Permit Holder

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 08:53:27 +0000

I'm on a Work Permit in the UK with my wife as a dependant. We have completed around 3 1/2 years so far on WP. We are expecting a baby in November. Do we need to apply to include the baby also as a dependant?. How does it work?. Any views much appreciated. Also quick links to the UK Work Permits web site with relevant information would be good.

Thanks
Rajah

uncertainty......

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 08:50:46 +0000

Apologies as i have also posted this under another topic heading...

Expert opinion needed.......

i left the job on 19th november but my employer had applied for the permit by then....then employer received the letter on 15th december enquiring about my new job duties and responsibilities (which were bit different than old one but profession was the same)....but my employer, instead of posting the asked information, put a new application in, around 16th december (but submission date was still within 28 days of my last date in previous employment).....due to the christmas break home office received second application after 1st january ie outside 28 days and therefore they refused the application (for which now second review is going on).......on the other side in mid december home office asked for my passport and curtailed the limit of my stay until 18th january...... and on their say and my employer's instruction i sent the passport to them around 8th january with FLR (IED) form......as at the moment second review of my application is in progress, out come of which is expected sometimes next week, i would like to get some guidance on the situation ....and would really appreciate if admins of the forum could provide me with their opinion.....thanks

out of country suggestion(victoria)urgent help needed

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 16:01:27 +0000

Dear Victoria,
As per your last suggestion.My friend want to go back to her home country for entry clearance as a work permit holder as a nurse.So yesterday she has withdrawn her (flr(ied)case and home office is sending her passport by tommorow so her leave to remain as a student has already expired but she sent her flr(ied) application in time so according to home office advice her employer is applying out of country work permit tommorow so her in country was already previously approved how long does it take for out of country application in the same post where in country was already approved a month before.Her flred was withdrawn becoz she changed her status from student nurse to student so she cant submit her degree certificate from uk.So she will get passport by 7-8 feb2008 so she wants to go back to her home country after 10 days time and she wants to book tickets tommorow so becoz of 10 days time will it be any problem for entry clearance in her home country or not coz they will see arrival date in her passport in home country.so please give me advice whether she can go after 10 days or she has to leave as soon as possible.So pleae tell us about the time frame in leaving the country after withdrawing the flr(ed) application and applying out of country work permit after leave to remain expires.So i will tell her to book tickets accordingly.
Thanks victoria
Sincerely sunidhi

TWES

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 19:04:12 +0000

Hi I am on student visa right now which expires end of Feb I have completed my masters in UK.I am also working with a chartered accountancy firm and I started qualifying for professional ACCA qualification. My employers have agreed to apply for a TWES permit.my question is will i get TWES on the basis of ACCA?
please helppp!!!!

Switching from dependants visa to work permit or HSMP

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 19:36:57 +0000

Hello

I'm new to this forum and I hope someone can help with my querry. I'm currently the dependant of a full time international student and I've worked full time on this basis for the past five years. My husband is about to finish his course and we decided that I should apply for a work permit. We thought that this would be better than waiting for his visa to expire in the hope that he would get a job with a work permit as soon as he finishes...

My employer applied for a work permit and it got approved. However, when I applied for the limited leave to remain (i.e the actual stamps on our passports), I was refused on the basis that my current visa does not fall in any of the categories that allow switching eg student, nurse, etc.

I found this puzzling because I originally came into the country as a student before switching immigration stutus to dependant after getting married.

Can someone please advice me of how I can legally change my current status? My work permit is valid for six months and my current visa is due to expire at the end of January. Should I see an immigration lawyer, or go to my country to apply for the limited leave to remain? Can I apply for HSMP with my current status? These applications are expensive so I would only want to apply for a scheme that would work.

Thanks a lot.
teejay

Work Permit Transfer

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 21:11:54 +0000

Hi guys,

I am hoping you can help me...

I have a work permit to work in the Uk, but by previous employer who supplied this has closed down, so I managed to get another company to take it over...

The first time they applied for the transfer, it was denied as the salary on offer was not enough for a highly skilled worker.. they have now reapplied and i am awaiting a response...

The thing is is that I need to go back home to South Africa in February for two weeks as my sister is getting remarried... I do still have my previous work permit in my passport and does not expire for another few years...

If I travel will I be able to get back into the country?

Normally I would not be too worried about concerned about it, but i am now comfortably settled in teh UK with my british fiancee and woudl hate for things to go tits up

Please any help you can offer is greatly appreciated

xxx
CAT

Leave to remain with scholarship

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:50:03 +0000

Hi,

I came to UK for my studies, I have successfully finished it and got a job offer. The company has also also got my work permit.

Now I am required to do the leave to remain application, but it states that if u got scholarship then you must being a letter of consent. I was granted scholarship by my home country government but I cannot get the letter of consent from them. Also I got the scholarship after I started studies...so I did initial application in my home country without the scholarship....

What are the options in this case ?

My company already has my work permit and is now submitting the leave to remain.

Should I say NO I didnt get any scholarship and take a chance ? What could be its impact ? How will the govt know about the scholarship if its not a british govt scholarship.

Your help would be sincerelly appreciated.

Thanks

Redundancy and Permanent Residence

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 15:54:21 +0000

To anyone who had the same situation as mine, I would appreciate some advice...

I have 1 year left to be eligible to apply for permanent residence in the UK. Now I am hearing that the company will close and will most probably do so in 6 months or a bit later than 6 months. No one can say for sure.
Does anyone know if it might be possible to make an appeal at the Home Office so I could apply for this Permanent residency a bit earlier? ... as I was planning to stay all these 5 years in the same company and it is not my fault that I will be made redundant.

URGENT- Work permit refusal- Visa Expired

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 01:19:16 +0000

Hi Everyone,

I would appreciate if I could please get some quick advise regarding my case that just became complicated.

Hello i came across the forum and i would like to ask if anyone knows or has had experience with a 1 overstay for visa application for the FLR- IED

I finished a 4 years long bachelors degree in UK
My current leave expired on 31st October 07' but this was way after signing a job contract in June and the work permit application being sent out 30th October 07'.

However, unknowingly the company did not wish to apply for the IGS extension; but applied for WORK PERMIT instead that got refused on the 28th November 2007.

Its a big worldwide automotive company and I posses a permanent job offer.

The company then consulted expert advice and filed in an IGS application as soon as four days after the rejection was recieved including all necessary paperwork with an EXPLAINATION of the situation, on the grounds of pending work permit application.

What do you think are the chances of application being approved? stating the reason above and the overstay has not been my fault with the company agreeing on the all the terms and taking appropriate actions altering my employment offer.

Please any feedback- positive or Negative would be appreciated.

Thanks

dependent to work permit

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 20:57:54 +0000

Hello there,
I am here in uk on work permit visa and my wife is in dependent visa.she is working as a nurse and her employer is ready to issue her work permit. can she change her status while in uk or she need to go back home country to get entry clearence.can any one please advice me.
thanks
chaite

Need help on FLR(IED) application form.

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 09:15:19 +0000

Hi all,

I am applying for FLR(IED),as my employer got WP approval letter from Home Office.

In the application form it states that I need to show the enough fund to accomodate and maintain me and my spouse.My question is can I show only my wage slips to claim that I have sufficient fund(last 3 months wage slips).Is bank statement also mandatory? If bank statement is mandatory,how much money would be sufficient to show?.is It necessary to show the consistant balance figure in the statement over the last 3 months or final balance will do everything?

Waiting for a quick reply

Cheers.

Sanjay

What are my visa options?

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 22:16:23 +0000

Hi. I'm hoping that someone can give me some answers to my particular visa situation.

- I'm an Australian on a UK working holiday visa, which expires next June.

- I am currently employed, and can work until January before using up my 12 months

- My employer is keen for me to stay longer, but will not offer sponsorship

So my questions are:

Can I apply for a work permit which will allow me to stay with this particular employer past my visa expiration date?
Is this different from 'sponsorship?'
Can I organise it myself without involving my employer?
Do I have to leave the UK to apply? and if so:
Can it be done from somewhere like Serbia, where my friend claims to have gone for his?

I have not been able to get specific answers to all these questions from other posts/forums and so would be very appreciative if someone here can help me. Thanks in advance for any replies.

Cheers.

can my husband apply for work permit?

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 14:22:22 +0000

hello

my husband is waiting for a decision to stay in the country as my spounse , at the moment he got the NATIONAL INSURANCE NUMBER , i think for him to work he needs a work permit my question is

CAN HE APPLY FOR WORK PERMIT TO WORK WHILE HE IS WAITING FOR THE DICISSION

WITH MANY THANKS

my chance to get a work permit

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 12:48:35 +0000

Dear all,

I have a job off from a company with �17k annual salary. The nature of the job is merchandising in fashion. Can anyone tell me what my chance is to get a work permit if the company is willing to sponsor?

All reponses are greatly appreciated.

Changing Work Permit

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 13:13:06 +0000

Hello.
I am an overseas national working here on a 3 year work permit for Company A. The work permit is coming to an end on November. In the meantime
Compay B applied for new WP in October. The Company B got reply from HOme Office saying salary offered is very low for overseas national. Now Company B has re-submitted the applicaton with improved salary.

Now my questions:
1. How much time HO take to make a decision for Company B new WP?
2. What should I do in the meantime as my visa will expiry in Nov.

Thanks

Student Visa to Work Permit

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 10:06:57 +0000

Hello All!

I have successfully passed my exams and and have been offered a job here with
my employer willing to go through the rigamarole of a Work Permit.

I am doing CIMA-and have one more to go-TOPCIMA- which is a case-study.

A few questions.

1. I am currently a student here,do I have to go back to my country to get a WP?

2. I have been in the UK for 7 years as a student. If I convert to a WP does that 'stop
the clock' and affect Long Residence as it states in the '10 Year Rule' that
any lawful stay of 10 years is sufficient

My question being 7 years Student Visa + 3 years WP = 10 Years?

3. How long does it take to get a WP?

4. I still have TOPCIMA to sit-am I still eligible for a Work Permit as I am a CIMA Finalist
and have been offered a good salary.

I've heard that Work Permits UK usually approve WP's but the Home Office doesnt stamp the visa or something unless you have completed the professional qualification-which in my case is CIMA.

Any advice/suggestions/insight/hints/tips/ will be GREATLY appreciated
and I will be forever indebted to you all.

Smillyz

Extending work permit for a new company

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 10:53:42 +0000

Hi I am working in the Uk at the moment but when I applied at the beginnig was for three years but the home office said that because is a new company the wp was for only 18 months, now I have to extend the work permit again, so I ll appreciate if you can tell me what documents the company has to show tihs time and if it is possible to apply for more that 18 months

thanks

Applying for Work Permit / Changing of Primary Holder for Work Permit

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 11:18:06 +0000

Dear Advisers,

My wife and I are in need to good information regarding our current situation. She (my wife) is currently under a Work Permit and I her immediate dependent. We're thinking of not renewing her work permit visa with her current employer, instead I will apply for my Work Permit thus making me the primary holder.

I would need to know the following:

1> I'm currently employed with a contract, as Graphic Artist and Web Designer I was hired immediately as a result of an urgent need by the employer, like filling in the vacany a day after the former artist left. I was wondering if I'm eligible to apply for a work permit. The company has been in the business for 24 years.

2> What are the pro's and cons of me, applying for a new work permit, instead of my wife renewing her permit via looking for a new employer?

Thanks so much.

On work permit but intend to resign

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 13:36:11 +0000

Hi friends

I am quite glad to have found this informative site. Browsed through past posts but didnt get the answer to my specific query.

I have arrived in UK only a month ago on work permit and am working at the employers. Wife and child with me as well.

For various reasons of dissatisfaction with the job, I will need to resign from job.

However I do intend to continue living in UK and find more suitable emoloyment.

I guess what I specifically would like to know at this point is this:

How long am I legally allowed to remain in UK after resigning from the work permit occupation.

A few things to note are that

the work permit is valid for 60 months
assume the employer will immidiately notify the home office about my leaving the job
national insurance number has been applied for and will probably arrive in a week or so

I'd be very grateful for any advise on the matter.

Thanks

thinking about changing employers

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 10:14:34 +0000

Dear forum members

Would really appreciate your help on this one. I am a Bangladeshi national with Bsc(hons) Information Systems, MSc. Mobile Computing and Network+ qualifications. (degrees and quals from Staffs Uni in the UK) I have been working as a senior ict technician for a college in stoke on trent on a work permit since March last year. I have been on a salary of 18.6k a year and unfortunatly the college cannot afford to pay me more now. So I am desperatly wanting to leave this company and apply for a new job. As a network support techie I should be making atleast 23+, and most companies are offering me jobs for around that much in the west midlands area. (more in london)

Im sure many of you have been in this situation before and I was wondering how easy it is to switch jobs interms of transfering the work permit. Most employers i have found are willing to hire me until the point they hear about the work permit issue. They are extremely reluctant (most said no) when they find out they will have to apply for a work permit for me. (advertise the position etc) They think it will take far too long and can avoid complicating things by just hiring a British person.

On the bottom of my cv, I have put that the prospective employer will need to apply for a WP for me BUT i will personaly cover all the costs for them. Even still, most employers are reluctant.

Is switching to a new job (job is of same type) when you already have a work permit supposed to be as complicated and take as long as applying for a fresh 1st time work permit?

If not then how long will the new WP take to obtain, as i cant start working for the new company (if they hire me) until I have the new WP!

Is there anything I can add to my CV or tell prospective employers and recruitment agencies to make them more at ease with the process?

I feel very sad that im in a situation where employers do want to hire me for my work experiance, skills and qualifications but dont want to simply becuase of the complications and time scale of applying for another work permit.

Your help and advice is most appreciated as always.

Zed

Urgent:Problem Extension(Current employer) and Change Of Employment

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 10:34:26 +0000

Hi,
I am from India on Work permit for more than 2 years. I have recently got new job offer and with new organization providing all the relevant docs, we submitted change in employment application.
But the problem is that my current employer applied for work permit on the 2nd of this month that got extention approved recently (may be on 16th Jul) and we filed change in employment on 12th.
Could u plz study this case and let me know if there would be any complications that may arise.

Thanks in Advance,

Switching from Student Visa to Leave to Remain

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 14:26:59 +0000

Hello,

I have a problem

I am graduated from an overseas country for my Bachelor of Science degree and currently i am an engineer.

Then i started (09/2006) doing my MSc in UK and will be graduated end of this September however as you know i will receive my Certificate probably in December/2007... I am in London since last year cos i am studying...

I had a job offer and the company applied to Work Permit for me.. I need to start the job 3 weeks later from now(3rd week of September) after making last presentation for my project.. They applied and they got the work permit for me while i was in UK.

Now i need the visa (leave to remain) however i read all from here and the web-site, i need a British degree because i am in UK.

So what s exactly going to happen? Anyone here have any idea?

I am asking this because company got the Work PErmit with my revios degree which is non UK degree. Also into the forms(Work Permit Forms) i wrote i ll receive my certificate at the end of the December. I mean, while they were giving my Work Permit they were aware of the time of my crtificate and the time of the job starting date. They knew job will start in September but i ll receive my UK certificate in December. But i also have non-UK BSc degree.

I am also an engineer but what is going t happen?

Will they give me my Leave to Remain visa or not???

If they not what should i do...

Definate Leave to Remain - Application Processing Time

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 09:12:27 +0000

I successfully applied for a Work Permit while in the UK on a WHM visa. I then applied for definite leave to remain in country as my job is on the ''Shortages Occupation List'' and was advised that 70% of cases are decided within 4 weeks and 90% within 9 weeks. Unfortunately I booked a trip out of the UK months ago when I thought this whole situation would have already be sorted and I now face the prospect of having to cancel the trip as I'm yet to be reunited with my passport.

I don't want to risk annoying the people who are deciding my case by ringing the Home Office. I'm wondering if anyone has heard of them deciding DLT remain cases in less than 4 weeks or is this generally the bare minimum time period?

Working Holidaymaker to Work Permit

Fri, 24 Aug 2007 14:35:06 +0000

Hi there,

I am a New Zealander currently working in the UK on a WHM visa. My employer has offered to 'sponsor' me to apply for a work permit, which I appear to be eligible for (I have 3 years' experience in a niche industry). I have some questions however, and have received mixed answers from the various immigration consultants I have spoken to. Can anyone clarify?

1. Do I need to also apply for Further Leave to Remain? One agency said that I would need to do this at a cost of �335. Noone else has mentioned this and one agency didn't know what it was.

2. Do I need to return to my home country at any point in the application process?

3. Can I switch to a work permit before my WHM visa expires? I have over a year left on this permit but as it does not count towards me getting permanent residency I would rather switch if possible.

Any help would be appreciated!

Work Permit for Asylum Seeker

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 12:17:54 +0000

Is there any hope an asylum seeker in applying for a job on the shortage occupations list, receiving a work permit then returning to their country of origin for entry clearance? She's been waiting for 5 years for her claim to be processed & wud rather risk returning to her country of origin for entry clearance, rather than her & her children remaining in limbo for what seems like an indefinite time.

Your help wud be most appreciated. Thank you all.

Work permit & job offer

Wed, 27 Jun 2007 10:56:08 +0000

I am a Malaysian planning to come over to UK. Checked out with few agency which assess individual's eligibility to get a work permit. They said i should be eligible for one provided I got a job offer which is relevant to my qualification. It sounds optimistic theorically. Is it hard to get a permanent job offer in UK coz when i go through a criteria for an employer to apply for a work permit, gosh there are so many regulations!!! What's the statistic like?
Frankly I am not a super genius employee. I have a Malaysian degree and have about 2-3 year experience in training field. Obtained a working holiday visa previously for 2 years & spent 2 year in uk. Therfore, i cant apply for that visa again.
Would like to know about the reality part of chances of securing a permanent job offer in uk.
Please help & thanks very much.

Am I Eligible for a work permit?

Wed, 27 Jun 2007 10:53:07 +0000

Hi,

I am currently on the SEGS Visa. I am working in a McDonald restaurant franchise as a floor manager. I worked part-time during my degree studies, and upon graduation, I worked full-time on the SEGS Visa.

My salary is hourly-based, on �6.00 per hour and working 38 hours per week. My visa is due to expire in June so I am thinking of applying for a work permit. Am I eligible to obtain one?

What are the criteria(s) that a person in my situation needs to have in order to qualify for a work permit? My employer is willing to help me to obtain one.

I worry that my salary is too low and I am not on a contract with my employer. Are these two crucial criteria? If they are, what is roughly the minimum pay that is advisable?

Any feedback is appreciated.

Thank you

Anne

FLR expires later than TWES-can I stay on

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 08:33:07 +0000

Hi

I am on a TWES. My work contract expires 31 August 2007 but my FLR only expires 30 September. I understand that with work permits the work contract is tied in with the FLR. Does this apply to TWES as well? Am I allowed to stay but not work between 1 September 2007 - 30 September 2007?

As I am on TWES which is quite restrictive, will I be elligible for working holiday visa when TWES expires?

Thank you for your help.

Job Vacancy Advertisement on Internet

Thu, 07 Jun 2007 12:47:56 +0000

Hi,

Could you please let me know what are the recommended Internet jobsite by Work permit UK, in order to advertise job vacancy to hire candidate from outside EU/EEA ?

Thanks,

Kind Regards,

Hasi

Home Office criteria

Tue, 01 May 2007 11:38:59 +0000

I want to know whether this advert meets the home office criteria & where I can get more information on this work permit criteria.

1. Must have experience of working with members of the
community and the mentally ill.
2. Must be fluent in one or more Asian languages, preferably Urdu and
Gujarati.
3. To provide support for carers, mentally ill and any distressed members of
the community.
4. To liaise with advocacy service for the clients in hospital and in the
community.
5. To provide outreach work including home/hospital visits.
6. To arrange transportation services for clients.
7. To arrange outings and recuperative holidays for clients.
8. To review the current mainstream and voluntary mental health provisions
and identify areas where improvements can be made Islamic ally.
9. To carry out research and provide written reports,including monthly quarterly
statistical returns, in order to maintain all administrative and admin
management task.
10. To constantly monitor the service, outputs and meet targets.
11. To issue monthly and annual progress reports of the project to the
Services Manager/Management Committee.
12. Have excellent communication skills both verbal & written.
13. The job description is not exclusive and will from time to time be revised as
appropriate by mutual agreement between the grant issuing authority,
management Committee and the post holder.
14. Graduates are welcome

workpermit holder made redundent

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 09:36:37 +0000

Hi All
Please advice as my friend is currently a workpermit holder and his company is going to close down in couple of months (He is going to be made redundant) what are the options for him available; as per home office he needs to leave the country after 28 days the company closed down.

My friend has taken loan from the bank 6 month ago and it will be difficul for him to pay back if he can not remain in this country.

is there any option for peopel who made redundent or with the scenario as above.

regards
Shaz

Work Permit Processing Time

Tue, 20 Mar 2007 10:42:39 +0000

Hi ,

My employer applied for my work permit on 15/01/2007. My recruitment agent told me that it usually takes around 4-6 weeks but I read in the forum that it takes 1-2 weeks if there are no queries.

Two weeks have passed by and I haven't heard from them yet - is this normal ?

Thanks for answering,

Kats

enquiry

Thu, 15 Mar 2007 13:52:32 +0000

Hi,

I understand that an employee has to be outside uk when the application is lodged for work permit.

What proof is to be submitted for that?

Victoria,kindly forward your email id on cakhcaa@rediffmail.com

Regards

Wrong work permit !!

Mon, 05 Feb 2007 19:07:58 +0000

Hi all,

I recently got a work permit from my employer. I am currently in uk and still working there on SEGS.
I went today to the public enquiry office in Croydon as i have an appointment for FLR(IED) application. When i got to the part where they check the documents, they told me that my work permit was issued for an "out country" permit and not "in country" . As the guy explained, i should have got an "in country" one since am in the UK. We couldnt continue on the application since i got the wrong permit.
I was adviced to either ask my employer to apply for the correct permit, or to go back to my home country and apply for visa and come back to uk as an "out country".

My question(s):
- Does anyone know if this can be easily corrected with another permit?
- If so, how long will that take?
- Do you think it should be safe to go home and do that? Once you'r out, TADAA!!, you can't come back
- Any more comments you like to add?

Thank you.

Regards,

Applying from within the UK on visitors visa

Wed, 31 Jan 2007 15:31:34 +0000

Hi All,

I wonder if anyone can help answer my question - I'm a bit confused about a few requirements! I am NZ citizen currently in the UK on a 6 month standard visitors permit. I have applied for and been offered a job and my new employer is about to submit a working visa application for me.

I understand I have to be out of the UK on the day the application is submitted, but only for that day, is this correct?

If the visa is granted do I then have to re-leave the UK and apply for entry clearance from outside the UK - France for example?

I have also previously held a working holiday makers visa which was transfered to a full working visa in 2003, but expired in 2005. Should this make my new application (by the same employer, coincidently) easier?

I'd really appreciate some advice from someone who has gone through this.

Many thanks,
Kelly

In country / out of country determination of work permit

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 12:32:45 +0000

my wife applied for her work permit. she was here on a working holiday visa and applied on wp1 form. now on question 38, she was asked where she was currently residing and she said UK. Then next question asked "if she is NOT in the UK, which country will she apply in", and she wrote N/a there as she is IN the UK. Now we understood this will have to be an entry clearance application which is why she wrote on a separate cover letter that she is on a working holiday visa, and also gave her job title which is not on the shortage occupation list. If a case worker looked at this application, should they not infer that this is to be an out of country work permit.

this case worker somehow ASSUMED this to be an in-country work permit application, and on talking to them over the phone/email, has told us to send the IED back and re-apply again paying the full �153. I don't mind the applying again, because the WP1 form itself is ambiguous, that question should not have the words "If person is NOT in the UK...." as we are allowed to reside here under our current rights whilst awaiting a decision on being granted a work permit.

We have already applied twice, the first time it was rejected because her salary was not high enough.

Is it possible that this fee can be waived as essentially what the case officer has told us to do is to add (where no allocated space has been give on the form) on question 38 that she will be leaving for home country to get entry clearance.

The case worker said that on the basis of the information given, they had to assume that this would be an in-country application; does this mean that the cover letter is meaningless?

Hope you can help.

Work permit late FLR IED

Wed, 10 Jan 2007 13:17:11 +0000

hi there every one what do you guys think about my case

Hello i came across the forum and i would like to ask if anyone knows or has had experience with a 1 month out of time visa application for the FLR- IED

basically my current leave expired in July but this was way after signing a job contract in June and the work permit was only approved and sent to me on August the 30th and i was told that as my student visa had expired the application was an out of time one!

what do you guys reckon i have sent the FLR-IED application by post will the visa be granted as i have just exceeded the stay by 1month and the firm is a prestigious Oil/Gas firm and basically as the applicant what could i have done? apply for an FLR-IED before my visa expired based on pending work permit application?

pls any feedback welcome positive or Negative it does not matter

also extracts from another forum

hi jeff, what i mean when i went to croydon a senior official told me that my application was credible but an "out of time application" and he said and i quote "you better post it off asap" also a customer advisor from the work permits email enquiry team urged me to take the same response.

Jeff how do you force an employer to apply for a work permit 6 months before your student visa expires bearing in mind that you apply for a job go through various assesments stages which takes at least a month! and with the visa expiring in July so i am not allowed to go for an interview in early June and get a Job offer in June? its just unfair i think there must be some rule that clarifies overstaying as in my case i am just a victim of time which no one can control

So what i have done is gone ahead to apply for the FLR-IED providing enough information( documents a lot of them to show that basically i am just unlucky in this case as if i had time the application would have been far more straightforeward than a staright line) that will hopefully and with some common sense allow the case worker to grant the visa.

I also have one final question, should i have applied for the FLR IED once i got the job in june when i still had ample time left, i reckon this is what i should have done, but then again the rules do state that you need the IED approval first, so its just a big mess! also are you an ex case worker?

What do you thin i have sent my application with a heap of papers, what are the current processing times should i use an urgent treatment form, also i was told by phone as i called the wp(uk)ltr that my application would be considered on its individual merits and its at the discretion of the case worker!

work permit processing time

Thu, 04 Jan 2007 14:27:09 +0000

Hi all,

uk employer applied a work permit for me on 13/11/06 how long do you think it will take untill he recieve it?

thank you for this exellent forum

TWES TO WORK PERMITS

Tue, 02 Jan 2007 11:37:05 +0000

Dear all,

Just wondering if anyone can help me here. What happened was I was on a TWES visa for 11 months (07 Nov 2005 to 30 Sep 2007) . I am currently back to the Univ on a student visa. I will finish my studies in Sep 2007. Will I be able to apply for Work Permits by the time I finish my studies if the company is willing to sponsor me the work permit?

Many thanks

Diploma Education Regarding work permit

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 11:34:19 +0000

hai
I am in uk since 3 years on student visa. I completed different diplomas from the same college and I got all diploma ceertificates from the college .At present I am in the middel of the course from the same college. My question is can I apply for work permit in the middel of the course if any employer is sponsiring me?

Victoria, on Sep 26 2006, 10:40 AM, said:

They don't just have to tell the Home Office...they need to ask permission before doing it.

Victoria

visit visa for wife

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 10:55:51 +0000

I am a work permit holder. To join me in UK my wife submitted AIT Appeal forms to embassy. It is a Paper Based Appeal that basically provides the required documents which were previously not provided at the interview day for dependent visa. We are not sure how long appeal would take before it reaches to conclusion. My original work-permit has been submitted with the appeal forms. Therefore, we can not re-apply the dependent visa without original work-permit.

Can she apply the 6 months visit visa for the time being while the appeal for the dependent is in progress?

work experiences for graduates

Wed, 04 Oct 2006 13:39:18 +0000

Hi

Is it true that there is an one-year work/training visa available for students graduate from UK universities who want to stay and have some work experiences in the Uk after uni?

its like the 2 years Scottish scheme except its 1 year in England,
and to obtain the visa, theres no work permit required.

according to what i've heard.

cheers

Change of employer - what documents required?

Wed, 06 Sep 2006 14:19:28 +0000

Hi

I am a WP holder. I want to change my employer for a very similar job.

I understand that my new employer needs to apply for WP change of employment approval.

Could you please tell me what documents from me are required to be submitted?

Do I need any document from my previous employer? If yes, then I'm in big trouble as my current (=previous) employer does not issue such letter

Work Permit free???

Tue, 22 Aug 2006 11:19:33 +0000

Hi,

I�m new in the forum, it will be very helpful if anyone can give me some advice. I am a British National Overseas and (my dad is British dependent territiories citizen) from Hong Kong, came to UK in 1999 studied MSc and then PhD in Aeronautical engineering. I got my PhD last year and am currently working in the University on a three-year contract work permit basis. My boss recently told me that when I finish this three year contract, he will have another project to continue current work. However, he said to me he does not want to go through the work permit application process again. Then he asked me if there is any possible way to change my status to become work permit free. After this conversation with my boss, I feel very insecure and have concerns about my future. My current contract will finish at 2008 and if I am correct I will need one more year to stay in UK in order to fulfil the 10 year lawful stay rule to achieve ILR. I would like to know if I can switch from WP to HSMP in the last year of 10 years stay in UK, then I can have more freedom to select a job which I would enjoy more. Alternatively, I would be very interested if you have any other ideas that might help.

Thanks for your time!

Dale

Work Permit Eligibility

Mon, 31 Jul 2006 10:32:31 +0000

Just registered here! Seems like there's a lot of great info.

I'm a Canadian citizen and going to be visiting the UK in a month with the intention of finding employment and getting a work permit. There's a company that's currently quite interested in me, though I've heard some unfortunate stories about one Canadian that this company wanted to hire in the past but couldn't get an adequate work permit for him. It's got me understandably concerned, though I don't know anything about this person other than that he's Canadian.

I'm just curious about what criteria individuals are judged upon when it comes to the gov't making decisions about whether that person gets a work permit. I'm 21, just out of school, but I've worked in a related profession for a year and a half already and I have a bachelor's degree from a 4 year university. Graduated with distinction. I'm a production artist and illustrator, so my work isn't one of those professions that are understaffed in the UK.

Does anybody know if I'm likely to be eligibile for a work permit through this company, assuming they hire me? I'd be appreciative of any anecdotes, advice or information. Thanks

work permit or visit visa?

Tue, 11 Jul 2006 17:17:38 +0000

HI I WAS WONDERING IF ANYONE COULD ADVISE ME WHAT TO DO? I AM SETTING UP MY BUSINESS AND IT SHOULD BE OPEN IN A FEW WEEKS, I WANT TO HIRE SOMEONE TO LOOK AFTER MY CHILDREN AND LIVE AT OUR HOUSE FOR AN INDEFINITE TIME? I ALSO WANT THIS PERSON TO TEACH MY CHILDREN AFTER SCHOOL AND NEED SOMEONE WHO IS ISLAMICALLY EDUCATED. I COULD NOT EMPLOY A MALE SO IT WOULD HAVE TO BE A FEMALE AND I KNOW THAT THERE ARE NO SUCH PEOPLE IN THIS COUNTRY WHO COULD DO THIS. THEY COULD TEACH BUT NOT LIVE IN (SOMETHING THAT IS A REQUIREMENT DUE TO THE YOUNG CHILDREN I HAVE). MY QUESTION IS WHETHER TO APPLY FOR SOMEONE USING WORK PERMIT SCHEME AFTER ADVERTISING THE POST HERE FOR 6 WEEKS OR WHETHER TO APPLY FOR SOMEONE TO COME OVER AS AN AU PAIR? SORRY IT IS SO LONG BUT I JUST DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO BEST? ALSO, PLEASE ADVISE THE LENGTH OF TIME THEY COULD STAY IN EITHER CATEGORY AND WHETHER THEY COULD APPLY TO STAY HERE PERMANENTLY AFTER 5 YEARS? THANKYOU VERY MUCH INADVANCE!!

Barrister work permit

Wed, 14 Jun 2006 14:15:57 +0000

Hi there,
I'd firstly like to say that the people who keep this forum running by responding so quickly and comprehensively are doing a fantastic job!

My predicament:

I have lived in England since I was 12 yrs old, on a student visa. I am now almost 20 and at University, I simply wanted to know what chances I would have with regard to gaining a work permit for practicing as a Barrister following my degree and training. Over the last 8 yrs I have also spent most of the summers away form the country!
Moreover my late grandma was a British citizen(could this have any leverage on a potential application?)
Your usual sincere support and advice would be much appreciated on this occasion.

Regards,
Micky

Can I combine Visas

Wed, 14 Jun 2006 14:14:27 +0000

Hi,

Came to the UK on 27 Nov 2000 as Working Holiday Maker. Then changed to Work Permit which was valid till Oct 2002, had an extension to 5 year working permit till Oct 2007. Then I changed status to partner visa/fiance in Aug 2003, which then superceded the previous 5 year work permit and this was valid till Aug 2005.

After the break-up of the relationship in 2004 I recieved a new Work Residence Permit until Feb 2010. I have been working for the same company all the time. 17 months on the first 2 WP's and Fiance, and 2 years more on the last WP.

Can I combine any of these visas to count towards my ILR? The first 2 WP and Fiance visas had the same number on the top.. but the last Residence Permit is a newer version, and it says limited leave to remain, and able to work as authorised by the Sect. o State..

Can I change jobs without having to get a different WP, as it doesn't state any changes must be approved?
When will I be able to Apply for ILR?

Working visa times

Mon, 08 May 2006 08:50:46 +0000

Hi I am Colombian and I had a family permit unfortunately mi visas runs out the 9th of june, I spoke to my boss and he is willing to help me with the work permit , but he doesn;t know how to do it , thereforhe has to speak with a lawyer .
Mi question is , If i recieve the work permit after the 9th of june ( I'll be illegal) can I apply for the extention of my visa without any problems or I will have trouble . I am very concerned with the time of issuing my work permit
Or I have to get that work permit before my visa expires in order to apply for the extention of mi visa ?

WP to Dependent and back

Wed, 03 May 2006 21:05:49 +0000

Hi All,

I 'm pretty new to the site but was very happy to read the notifications as it helps in clarifying many doubts n is very informative.

Now to my query
I came to this country on an 'Inter-Company Transfer' on a 5 yr work permit in 2003. But last year i got my status changed to that of a 'Dependent Visa' on my husband who is a doctor and is on HSMP visa. Now he is due for his HSMP one yr extension. Looking at the currrent scenario of the doctors we think that it wud be better if i can go back on my earlier status i.e. - on work permit.

I shall like to know whether its possible to do so at the first place. If so what does my employer needs to do ( i have not informed them that i have switched on a 'dependent visa'.) And also if i get my previous status back will my previous years be considered at the time of obtaining residency.

Kindly help.
Many thanks
Sphinx

PS - Victoria am sorry to have posted a PM to you on the similar topic. But after getting better familarity to the site i understand that you don't entertain personalised msg, sorry abt that.

Want to call my brother on Workpermit.

Fri, 28 Apr 2006 16:08:07 +0000

Hi

This is my 2nd post, let me further simplify and to the point.

I want to call my brother on workpermit in UK from Pakistan together with his wife.

How I can achieve it?

I am willing to buy any small business, if its help me to achieve this, can anyone suggest what I need to do ?

My own status is HSMP, doing permanent IT job.

Regards
Tajdar

possible? or not?

Thu, 27 Apr 2006 15:03:05 +0000

Hi,

I was wondering if you could tell me wether a part-qualified accountant would be able to obtain a work permit?

Yasmin

CAN I APPLY FOR SOMEONE IF I OPEN A NEW BUSINESS?

Wed, 26 Apr 2006 15:29:25 +0000

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HI EVERYONE, I WAS LOOKING FOR SOME ADVICE REGARDING WORK PERMITS. I WANT TO KNOW IF I CAN APPLY FOR PEOPLE FROM ABROAD TO WORK FOR ME IF I HAVE ONLY JUST SET UP MY BUSINESS?
WHAT WOULD I NEED? I KNOW THE WORKERS I NEED ARE VERY SCARCE IN TH UK SO I NEED TO KNOW HOW TO GO ABOUT THIS? ALSO WOULD THERE BE PROBLEMS IF I SAID THE BUSINESS WOULD START ON ARRIVAL OF THE WORK PERMIT HOLDERS? PLEASE ADVISE..THANKS!

TWES visa

Mon, 10 Apr 2006 13:55:34 +0000

Hello everyone.
I would like to ask, is it possible to change a TWES{Training and Work Experience} visa to another type of visa, which could allow me to work and live in the UK, when Im a non EEA national?If yes, how to do it?
Have a nice day and looking forward to hear from you soon.Kathie

In Country WP approval letter - Visa(FLR) from outside UK

Sun, 26 Mar 2006 09:05:40 +0000

Hi All

My boss got a letter from Home Office on Friday, saying that I have been granted WP for 60 months.

Now I will need to go to my country for changing my status to WP from student dependant. What all documents will I need for that? I haven't received anything from Home office, I mean is Work Permit a certificate or is this letter it?

I called the work permit, to ask them, if the letter was all that required for my application in India for a visa. They said NO, this was an in-country application and it�s an in country approval letter. For applying outside country I will need an out of country application and out of country work permit. I am not sure what this involves now. Is there any one who has got a visa out of country on the basis of in country approval letter? If we re-apply is it possible the decision might change, as they had approved exceptionally in the first instance.

Also does out of country application mean, they can only apply when I leave UK?

Looking for forward to your replies.

Current Visa expiring

Wed, 22 Mar 2006 15:16:14 +0000

Hi all

My current SEGS Visa is about expire in 3 weeks. I have found an employer who is willing to sponsor a work permit. Once they file the application and if the decision takes more than 3 weeks, am I legal to stay in UK since they have filed the application.

I am also eligible for HSMP. So want to apply for HSMP simultaneously. As you know it takes between 2 to 6 weeks for a decision for in country applications, I would like to know if its legal to stay in UK while the application is filed and waiting for decision

Thanks
deep

Advice on applying for work permit

Thu, 16 Mar 2006 16:18:29 +0000

I am currently a doctor working in the NHS, with my working holidaymaker visa which expires on 30/06/2006. I am thinking of changing my visa status to work permit. I have a few questions:

1) How do I go about doing that? Do I need my employer to do that for me?

2) How long does it take to obtain it?

3) How long does it last for considering the posts are 6 months each?

4) Currently, I was told that I am eligible to apply for Permit-Free Training Visa as the post I am doing is a training post. Would I be able to obtain Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) if I stay for 4 years?

Thank you very much for your attention.

HW

Converting to Work Permit (HSMP) from current C-Visit UK while I am in UK

Wed, 15 Mar 2006 12:16:28 +0000

Hi,

i need your advice regarding following.

I am an employee of an Indian Software Company. At present I am in training for UK based company project in Norwich-UK. I have C-VISIT UK visa valid till April 2006 End.

I have Masters degree in Software and am 26 now. I have more than 2 years experience afer post graduation.

Now I want to get UK work permit and for that i am ready to leave my present company/job also. I want to get HSMP and then leave my present company to get better job in UK.

But i am not sure how shuld i go about this. I want to get HSMP before my C-VISIT visa expired that is when i am in UK only and before April 06. How much chances are there for this and can any one guide me how should i go about this?

or is there any better way to do this?

I hope I will get my problems solution here.

Thanks....

Harsh

FLR(IED) WP from student visa

Wed, 15 Mar 2006 12:14:12 +0000

Hello There,

I have been on a student visa for some time to do a PhD - but the project eventually fell through due to my prospective industrial sponsor pulling out.

I have, however, managed to get a job - and my work permit has been approved. But now I also need to apply for leave to remain using an FLR(IED) form. My problem is that because I never officially completed my 'course' on my student visa, I don't seem to fit into any category on the FLR(IED) form.

My student visa is still well and truly valid, and I have adhered to the rules set down in it - but what do I do about my leave to remain application? Am I going to have to leave the UK and apply from outside the country? If so, surely I don't have to do it from my home country of Australia??

Any advice would be greatly appreciated please! Obviously my objective is to just stay in the UK and get this leave to remain organised from here ASAP so I can start my job.

Cheers,
Frank

student to wp

Mon, 27 Feb 2006 11:02:59 +0000

Hi,
I have completed Advance Diploma in IT in London. I've registered with several jobsites. recently got a interview call from a company(i applied throught reed website). i have done well and they offered me a job. As i have expalined about the visa status and switching it to workpermit. they agreed for applying and postponed my joining for 3 weeks. (it looks like.. the company don't want to spend for a solicitor. asked me to explain how to approach... i've to give workpwemit related website links)
My background - MBA, PG diploma in computer applications and then a 42 months of IT development and maintenance experience.(back home)
my question is: (1) after i get WP approval, where do i have to attend visa(Entry Clearence). can i attend here in UK? or do i have to go my home country-India?
(2)the pay they are offering is 21k PA+OT is this salary range okey for the WP approval? i heared if the pay is less WPUK may not approve the case??? please suggest....
thanks in advance...

New workpermit; old workpermit visa still valid

Fri, 16 Sep 2005 11:48:12 +0000

I am currently on a work permit visa for three years expiring in June 2006. I am in the process of switching employers. My new employer is in the process of applying for a new five-year work permit for me to start my employment with them on 1st January 2006, while I have notified my current employer that I will be leaving them on 31st December 2005. My query is about my work permit visa (in my passport). Will I need to apply for a new work permit visa based on the new work permit before taking my new employment, or would the current visa be valid until it expires in June 2006? Thank you for responding.

Working holiday makers visa

Tue, 19 Jul 2005 18:31:30 +0000

Dear Sir,

I am in UK on a 5 year work permit visa. My son had applied for WHMV at Bombay. He was refused. He made an appeal. I have received notice about hearing of this appeal. Visa was refused because the entry clearance officer
was not convince that the applicant will not go back to India after the period of two years. he was asked what he will do if he does not get a job. He said that he will search for one year otherwise go for higher education.

I work in the leading scientific laboratory in Uk as a senior scientist. I have sufficient immovable property in India and an equal amount of bank balance in India. This amount is sufficient for my son to comfortably and honourably stay in India without doing any job. Therefore there is no possibility of he staying here illegally after the period of two years. I have submitted my property papaers in my appeal.

Please advice me how to write the skeletal argument.

With Best Regards
Mhaskar

Difficulty getting a job in UK

Mon, 23 May 2005 10:42:39 +0000

Hie

I am a Malaysian chinese actively looking for an IT consultant position in UK. I have a UK Degree in Computer Science. Well, i have spoken to a few companies in UK through tele-interview which they are interested in me, but was refused by the employer due to their reluctant to sponsor me a work permit. To follow up, i have tried a lot of options to speed up my process of getting a job like through the internet recruitment website and even send e-mail to the recruitment consultants in UK, but only 1% of reply. Well, would you please advise me which options would be more efficient to speed up the process of getting a job there.

Sincerely

Joe Ng

Work Permit to ILR

Thu, 12 May 2005 18:32:44 +0000

Hi, Thanks for the reply. I have now got a letter from the employer that I have been working for 4 years here and the employment is continuing. Now the only problem is regarding the tax. My salary slip does not show any tax paid and any National Insurance contribution paid. Are these (tax, and NI number) necessary for ILR application? On the ILR website, there is no mention of these. Home Office only wants Salary slips or Bank statements. But before applying I am want to make sure that my application is not rejected. Please suggest.
Meena

Hi

I have worked in UK for 4 years on work permit without any breaks. I am now eligible to apply for ILR.

But I cannot get a proper letter from employer.
I do not have evidence that I pay tax.

Can I still apply for ILR? Please advise.

DESPERATE TO WORK

Tue, 05 Apr 2005 13:15:45 +0000

I HAVE LIVED IN THE UK FOR 7 YEARS AFTER COMING FROM ALBANIA AS AN ASSYLUM SEEKER. I WORKED FOR 4 YEARS FOR THE SAME COMPANY AND I HAVE A NI NUMBER BUT NO VISA. I HAVE BEEN FORCED TO RETURN HOME DUE TO THE DEATH OF MY FATHER AND WOULD DESPERATELY LOVE TO RETURN TO THE UK WHERE I HAVE A GOOD LIFE AND SUPPORT MYSELF. WHY IS IT SO HARD TO COME BACK AND HOW HIGH ARE MY CHANCES. I HAVE A GOOD REFERENCE AND LETTER FROM MY BOSS. ANY HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS GREATLY APPRECIATED

WP questions

Wed, 16 Mar 2005 17:22:33 +0000

Hi all,

One of my friends just got a job offer, however it's a senior advertising executive, it doesn't fall into any of the Home Office's "shortage" occupations. Plus, she only got an HNC qualification. How likely can she get a WP? Does she have to land a job like a Doctor/nurse or an senior engineer to be qualified for WP?

Many thanks in advance!
J

Work Permit Sponsorship

Mon, 31 Jan 2005 12:31:31 +0000

Hi,

I was on work permit for 3 years and 6 months as a Systems Engineer before i have been made redundant effective Sept 30, 2004. Although i have been made redundant, my employer did not informed the home office regarding it and my work permit is valid until July 2005. Now, there is a new company who would be willing to hire my as an IT Field Engineer.

Can they just continue my Work Permit or do they need to Sponsor me again? What is the difference between them and how long does this usually take to process?

Many thanks!

Which method to work in the UK?

Thu, 27 Jan 2005 17:10:24 +0000

hi!

my husband and i (and our two small children) are wanting to move to the uk, from the us. he is a highly skilled software tester, a job for which i've seen literally hundreds of jobs in the uk. according to online calculators, we qualify for the HSMP visa.

however, we would like to move over there a bit sooner than 6 months, if possible. so, which would be a quicker way to immigrate?

should we go the hsmp route (he can likely work contract work until it comes through, providing us with consistent income), or work permit with sponsored employer, or work for a us company with offices in the uk?

while the hsmp route looks good, we're a bit concerned about going over there with no job "in hand." how difficult is it to find an employer to sponsor him (especially with us still in the us)?

my husband thinks it would be much easier to work for an american company with a location there (i.e., motorola), but, i'm not sure that we wouldn't still need to get the visas and work permit. also, if he's working for an american company there, what would our status be? would that time qualify towards future citizenship status, if we choose to go that route?

thanks for any information you can give on this topic!

namaste,
alex

Work permit?

Thu, 06 Jan 2005 11:53:34 +0000

I applied to be a butler in the queens household but was told they do not sponsor work permits. What do I do?

work permit extension FLR(IED)

Fri, 22 Oct 2004 09:10:21 +0000

Hi There,

I've got work permit extn for another 2 years, now i've to fill up FLR(IED) form

1) can i apply for my wife and child as well in a single form, how much fee they say 121 pound, do i need to pay for everyone

2) do i need to send passport

3) how long the process would take

Thanks

work permit extension

Fri, 15 Oct 2004 14:12:59 +0000

Hi There,

Any idea how long it would take for work permit extn,

my employer applied for my extn , now almost 1 week passed, there is no information from work permit people

Thanks

conversion of dependent visa to work permit?

Wed, 13 Oct 2004 08:44:14 +0000

hi,

i'm a physiotherapist from India.i'm married and my husband is in dundee,scotland to do his mch in orthopaedics.he came there last month on a student visa and i would like to join him with a dependent visa.can that be possible?if so please let me know the requirements for documentation.

i have applied for registration to health professions council so that i can get to work as a physiotherapist in uk.but the processing might take time-a minimmum of three months.if i come to uk now on a depenent visa,can i change my visa to work permit after getting the registration and job?shall i hav to return back to my home country to change the visa or can i convert it in uk itself?please kindly let me know the details because,i desperately need to be there with my husband.

thankyou,
smitha

Advice on Workpermit

Mon, 20 Sep 2004 08:58:51 +0000

Hi,

I am currently a student in UK, i have been working as a part time employee (administration) in a housing society (Charity). at present I have an opportunity to move into a full time position with my company, the position was advertised in metro and my employer is willing to help me get a permit but I do not know the process completely, I am worried about various factors in this, although the advert and the entire recruitment campaign was genuine i am told that the home office does not give workpermits to admin assistant posts, although i wish to clarify that the title is not actually reflecting the job role as my duties include specialist report preparing, and dealing rent accounts of our tenants.

also my current student visa is about to expire by oct 31. please advise me in this regard

my email is : venkatram_vv@rediffmail.com

your opinion is highly appreciated.

thanks
venkat

Change of Work Permit

Mon, 06 Sep 2004 11:47:18 +0000

Dear Sir,

I am a Pakistani nationale ,came to Uk for my MSC and during my studies I got a job in a local company with a 5yr work permit from July2003,tthe job finished abruptly on30thApril2004.Not knowing the rules,I stayed in the country and found a new job in first week of July2004 and I was issued a new WorkPermit for another 5year from Augst2004.
I and my company did not know that the previous leave to stay has expired and that it was only valid till my first work permit. After knowing that I have now applied for the limited leave to remain in the last week of August.
Now-a-days my passport is in Home Office .I want to know that whether my stay between ending of my previous job and getting a new one was legal?Will it affect my application for further leave to remain in UK?and how will it affect my Indefinite Stay period starting time?

UK residency/Work Permit for Student

Mon, 06 Sep 2004 11:32:23 +0000

Hi,

I have been studying in England since i was 15 and a half (a minor), and now i'm 20 years old and going to be in my second year in university. I have been in the UK with student VISA. Within these 5 years, i've only been away from the UK for about 70 days. A gentlemen I spoke to said that because I was in the UK since I was 15, I should be able to apply for PR/ UK residence.

It's said in the other post that I will have to be in England for 10 years, before applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain, and apply for UK resident a year later. Does the fact that I was a minor when I moved to England affect any of these conditions?

If I am not allowed to apply for UK residency, after my graduation, would it be possible to apply for a work permit without having an employer in hand?

Thanks a lot for your help.