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by alex132
Sun Oct 04, 2020 10:29 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Total 180 days outside UK for ILR
Replies: 29
Views: 1615

Re: Tier 2 to ILR route

I am wondering when can I apply ILR. I know that it is 28 dys before complete 5 years of Tier 2. My Tier 2 expired after 5 years is on 25th November 2020. I can start apply on 1st November 2020 (28 days before 25th November 2020), i am wonder how long the decision will make as my Tier 2 visa going ...
by alex132
Sun Oct 04, 2020 10:22 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Tier 2 General visa can transfer to company HQ for 1 year?
Replies: 9
Views: 611

Re: Tier 2 General visa can transfer to company HQ for 1 year?

To bad, the requirement is to be working IN the UK and not exceed 180 days absence in any rolling 12 month period. You will fail both requirements if you go to Japan for a year. It said below, company reyired e to go Japan for 1 year and i still get pay in UK (3) for any applicant who has or has ha...
by alex132
Sun Oct 04, 2020 10:14 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Total 180 days outside UK for ILR
Replies: 29
Views: 1615

Re: Tier 2 to ILR route

Thanks for all your reply. I appreciate it.

If i want to open a bank account, my Tier 2 BRP will be expired that time i am in the process of ILR.
Also, i cannot travel outside of UK until i receive a ILR decision?
by alex132
Sun Oct 04, 2020 8:49 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Right to work
Replies: 8
Views: 601

Re: Right to work

Cant we work because of covid special case from HO
by alex132
Sun Oct 04, 2020 8:29 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Total 180 days outside UK for ILR
Replies: 29
Views: 1615

Tier 2 to ILR route

I am wondering when can I apply ILR. I know that it is 28 dys before complete 5 years of Tier 2. My Tier 2 expired after 5 years is on 25th November 2020. I can start apply on 1st November 2020 (28 days before 25th November 2020), i am wonder how long the decision will make as my Tier 2 visa going t...
by alex132
Sun Oct 04, 2020 8:04 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Tier 2 General visa can transfer to company HQ for 1 year?
Replies: 9
Views: 611

Re: Tier 2 General visa can transfer to company HQ for 1 year?

Your tier 2 visa is only relevant to working in the UK. Any absence of 180 days in a rolling 12 months period breaks your continuity of residence. Your employer is also obliged to inform HO when you are no longer working in the UK for the sponsoring company on tier 2 and your visa will likely be cu...
by alex132
Sun Oct 04, 2020 2:22 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Time frame for BRP to arrive
Replies: 16
Views: 1337

Re: Time frame for BRP to arrive

So I need to be at home and wait.
by alex132
Sun Oct 04, 2020 2:21 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Tier 2 to ILR route (180 days per year?)
Replies: 1
Views: 150

Tier 2 to ILR route (180 days per year?)

May I know how many days I can absent in UK in order to qualify for ILR 5 years application? I get to know is 180 days. Is 180 days in 5 years in total? or just 1 year? "the maximum 180-day limit will now apply to any rolling 12-month period during the qualifying period for ILR" Not very u...
by alex132
Sun Oct 04, 2020 2:13 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Tier 2 General visa can transfer to company HQ for 1 year?
Replies: 9
Views: 611

Tier 2 General visa can transfer to company HQ for 1 year?

I am having Tier 2 visa for 3 years.
My company HQ is in Japan and they have intention for me to work in HQ in Japan for 1 year and then back to UK here.

Am I allow to do that?
by alex132
Wed Sep 30, 2020 8:28 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Starting new job before Tier-2 visa is confirmed
Replies: 1
Views: 249

Re: Starting new job before Tier-2 visa is confirmed

you can start work
by alex132
Wed Sep 30, 2020 5:39 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Time frame for BRP to arrive
Replies: 16
Views: 1337

Re: Time frame for BRP to arrive

Any idea how the BRP arrived?
It stated by courier?

Do I expect any call?
by alex132
Wed Sep 30, 2020 5:28 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Time frame for BRP to arrive
Replies: 16
Views: 1337

Re: Time frame for BRP to arrive

working days is Monday to Friday only?
Does Saturday counted as working day?
by alex132
Wed Sep 30, 2020 5:01 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Time frame for BRP to arrive
Replies: 16
Views: 1337

Time frame for BRP to arrive

After I receive the notification email saying that Tier 2 general successfully, I will get the BRP within how many days?
by alex132
Tue Sep 22, 2020 1:45 am
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Am I able to check the Tier 2 visa application timing?
Replies: 1
Views: 215

Am I able to check the Tier 2 visa application timing?

When we submitted our Tier 2 application online and then attended the Visa Centre, can we know the visa processing timing?

If yes, where can i check that?

Thank you.
by alex132
Wed Aug 26, 2020 1:00 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Refund IHS form Tier 4 to Tier 2
Replies: 4
Views: 356

Re: Refund IHS form Tier 4 to Tier 2

But, I am not in "You will not get a refund if:"
by alex132
Wed Aug 26, 2020 10:15 am
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Refund IHS form Tier 4 to Tier 2
Replies: 4
Views: 356

Re: Refund IHS form Tier 4 to Tier 2

sorry, my typing mistake. Is Tier 4 visa expired in April 2021.
by alex132
Wed Aug 26, 2020 5:46 am
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Refund IHS form Tier 4 to Tier 2
Replies: 4
Views: 356

Refund IHS form Tier 4 to Tier 2

My Tier 4 visa expired in April 2020, and I apply for switch to Tier 2, how can i apply for IHS refund?
by alex132
Wed Aug 26, 2020 5:45 am
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Change in Start Date on Unrestricted CoS
Replies: 1
Views: 178

Re: Change in Start Date on Unrestricted CoS

you can start work once you apply online
by alex132
Thu Aug 06, 2020 10:59 pm
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: Working hour no restriction for Tier 4 during Covid?
Replies: 6
Views: 681

Re: Working hour no restriction for Tier 4 during Covid?

sah10406 wrote:
Mon Aug 03, 2020 12:17 pm
alex132 wrote:
Sun Aug 02, 2020 1:26 pm
Do you mean Tier 4 still have restricted working hours (for those NOT NHS)
Yes. The concession is very clearly under the heading "If you’re working for the NHS"!
But any Tier 4 able to work in NHS?
by alex132
Sun Aug 02, 2020 1:26 pm
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: Working hour no restriction for Tier 4 during Covid?
Replies: 6
Views: 681

Re: Working hour no restriction for Tier 4 during Covid?

Is that true that Tier 4 student can work more than 20hours per week now? Not sure why you think Home Office guidance would publish guidance that is not true. As it says, NHS workers or volunteers with a Tier 4 visa or any of those other types of visa have no restriction on the number of hours they...
by alex132
Sat Aug 01, 2020 1:17 pm
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: Working hour no restriction for Tier 4 during Covid?
Replies: 6
Views: 681

Working hour no restriction for Tier 4 during Covid?

According to website: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-advice-for-uk-visa-applicants-and-temporary-uk-residents#if-you-want-to-cancel-your-visa Changes to the current restrictions on the number of hours you can work or volunteer There is no longer a limit on the number of hours you c...
by alex132
Sat Aug 01, 2020 1:08 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Tier 2 - Starting Work while Application is still in Process (Biometrics pending)
Replies: 5
Views: 676

Re: Tier 2 - Starting Work while Application is still in Process (Biometrics pending)

I am not jumping into people topics.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus ... -your-visa

according to this website, does it mean that only in this period (24 January 2020 and 31 July 2020) only?
by alex132
Thu Jul 30, 2020 2:30 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Visa type considered for ILR
Replies: 9
Views: 1372

Re: Visa type considered for ILR

so if I have other questions related to other people post, I used back my own post? However, that is not relevant to my previous post questions/
by alex132
Thu Jul 30, 2020 1:32 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Visa type considered for ILR
Replies: 9
Views: 1372

Re: Visa type considered for ILR

If I am in Tier 4 visa, and PSW 2 years, can count together?
by alex132
Thu Jul 30, 2020 9:09 am
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Visa type considered for ILR
Replies: 9
Views: 1372

Re: Visa type considered for ILR

How about Tier 4 visa combine with Tier 2 visa?
Does the year in Tier 4 count?