Hi, I am a citizen of a country that only allowed us to have 5-year passports. This was okay for my original visa; however, I need to renew my visa in 4 months and want to know if this process will invalidate my existing visa? I have two years left on my current passport, and the renewal should be ...

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone could help me with a query, please? I've been digging around on the HO website quite a lot, with no clarity. I've recently left a job in which I was sponsored on Tier 2 (general) after a year of employment and have gone to another job (again, sponsored, etc., all p...

I came with my husband and two kids on Student visa in September 2015. The visa expires in Jan 2017. My husband is eligible to work for any employer on Tier 4 dependent visa. He has been offered a job now and the company is willing to sponsor his Tier 2 visa. Is it possible for me to apply with him...

I (and dependents) had T2 (and PBS dependent) leave till September 2016. In July 2015 I changed jobs and got my new Tier-2, I didn't apply for dependents' visa since the advice on this forum and on the visa helpline was that they can continue on their existing visa/leave till it expires. However, w...

Hi there, This is a rather complex situation. I am currently in the United Kingdom on a Tier 2 General Visa expring in 2017. My employe is a sole trader. However, I have recently been overhearing that my employer wishes to 'sell their business' to another firm. I have been speaking with them candid...

HI, Does anyone know if I need an unrestricted or restricted COS for Tier 2 extension? Looking forward to receiving some response :) Thank you If your Tier 2 extension is for the same employer with the same role and responsibilities that were set out in the CoS used for original leave, you will nee...

Hi, When I attended the biometric screening appointment my photo was taken. It was not printed out, just digital. Do I need to submit an additional photo with my visa application, or is this photo the one that is needed? You should have sent one with the visa application when you sent your passport...

Hi VirtualWaver Thanks for your reply. Company has not changed name yet they are going to change from November 1st You said "require to register again as Tier 2 Sponsors" this means do they need to do all the process and pay for license registration? Can you please share the detail inform...

Hi all, Iam currently in Tier 2 General Dependent (4 years ) and trying to change to Tier 2 General. My company is ready to sponsor through restricted cos as am working for them now. I would like to know does the employer need to do fresh RLMT or can the same documents ( Job vacancy posting in comp...

My visa states "RESTRICTED WORK NO DR/DEN TRAIN OR SPORTSPERSON" Does this means that i cannot work in UK for IT firm as a software engg? You should be fine. You are restricted from working as Doctor/Dentist in training or as sportsperson. You should be able to work otherwise. If it gives...

Hi Vinny, Thanks for quick reply. I checked out this section but cannot find anything about work related restrictions. I want to know if I can work in UK on my Tier 2 dependent short term visa. Please help me. Unless your visa states - 'Work restricted', you should be able to work but not as doctor...

Finally!! Congratulations.... Regarding the validity of the Tier 2 BRP, what does it say on the start date or date of issue? Is this 23 07 2015 or 06 10 2015? If it is latter, you should seek correction as this may be crucial when you apply for ILR after 5 years (considering that is your aim). I am...

CR001 wrote:PBS Dependent Form (click)

PBS Dependent Policy Guidance (click)

Haven't the PBS dependent forms gone online since April 2015?

Hi, My wife has a Tier 2 General visa and her A-Rated sponsor has mentioned a Yes against providing maintenance on COS. Now I am in process of moving to Tier 2 General Dependent from Tier 2 ICT... W.R.T page#46 of https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/424075/Fami...

Finally I can update everything.... it took only almost 3 months.... :evil: :evil: :evil: Type of application: Tier 4 DES to Tier 2 General 2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: Tier 4 DES 3. Date of expiry of current leave: 07/12/2015 4. Number of dependents applying at same time: 1...

Hi, I was on tier 2 ICT dependent visa from 2012 Feb - 2014 Jan, i moved to Tier 2 General from them till now. 2 years on ICT dependent and ~1.5 years on Tier 2 General I need to know if my stay as tier 2 dependent can be counted for my ILR in 5 years ? I did work when i was on dependent visa, not ...

Type of application: Tier 2 Extension 2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: N/A 3. Date of expiry of current leave: 25/09/2015 4. Number of dependent applying at same time: 3 5. Rating of sponsor: A 6. Application method: On-line 7. Submitted Application: 30/08/2015 8. Date applicati...

Suggest wait for moonlight55 or one of the other mods to confirm. I am not sure about ICT to ICT applications. It would still be an application from home country I think. Tier 2 ICT (Long Term) requires you to be employed with your company for atleast 12 months before you can make a Tier 2 ICT (LT)...

Hello. I apologise if this has already been discussed. I was in the Uk for 7 years, going on 8 when I left due to loosing my job ( to a horrible place that should never had been given a license) I left as soon as I was able. Now do I still have to be subject to the cooling off period, as it is a bi...

That's a bit odd. Its almost two months since your bio enrollment. and more than 8 weeks since your application which is the usual max timeframe. You should write to them although I am unsure what would it yield. I am waiting for my biometrics in the same switching category. Its unfair to hold on t...

Hi Gag, Thanks for the response. Are you sure that I can only work 30hours (earning £35K) and still be eligible to apply for ILR? Best, Jai Have a look here - https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/420536/20150406_immigration_rules_appendix_i_final.pdf Look at pag...

Hello , I don't think anyone could tell you how long would your papers be retained by the home office.It really depends on the complexity they think is attached to your application. Have you tried contacting them at any point. Hi Senior members, Please reply...I have not got any news from home offi...

Type of application: Tier 4 DES to Tier 2 General 2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: Tier 4 DES 3. Date of expiry of current leave: 07/12/2015 4. Number of dependents applying at same time: 1 5. Rating of sponsor: A 6. Application method: Online 7. Submitted Application: 22/07/201...

Hi, I am IT Systems Administrator/Manager and have been on Tier 2 general for last 4yrs. Currently earning over £40K. Due to industry downturn my employer proposed my role to become an IT administrator. Yeah, it's an exercise to cut my pay. I will be applying for my ILR in a year time (Aug 2016). W...

Hi All, Need your help!!! I had recently visited UK on a Tier2 ICT Short term visa and my wife has joined me as a dependent in UK and we stayed in UK for around 10 months and now I am back to my home country on 1st Sep 2015. However just before returning we got an opporunity i.e. Tier2 General visa...