Dear Board members, I would value any input you have for the 2 queries below. I entered Tier 2 ( General) category in May 2011, extended in Feb 2014 and Changed employers in March 2015. I am hoping to apply by Premium service by end of April ( within 28 days of completion of 5 years) 1. I earn less ...
Hello All, I am hoping to apply for ILR in April on Tier 2 ( General ) 5 year route. The following is rather puzzling for me and I would be grateful for your thoughts : The SET (O) application requires a letter from employer detailing reasons for work-related absences from the UK including periods o...
Hi janinah, Did you get the visa for your parents ? I am pretty much in the same boat, and as there is not much guidance around ,on the standard visitor visa thing, in a rather difficult position. The questions I have are, 1. I am applying for both my parents and also my English Teacher and his wif...
Hi janinah, Did you get the visa for your parents ? I am pretty much in the same boat, and as there is not much guidance around ,on the standard visitor visa thing, in a rather difficult position. The questions I have are, 1. I am applying for both my parents and also my English Teacher and his wife...
Hello, thank you to every single one of you who's been contributing info on here. Its absolutely brilliant and very helpful. However I had read one particular thing that concerned me. I am currently employed by a company under Tier 2 general, and will be changing employer, and as i've read on here ...
Change of Employer requires you to make a fresh application and will result in New CoS application. If your designation changes (example higher designation) then it could result in SOC code change which will result in requiring a RLMT. Now with the new rules it is up to the Visa Officer to decide i...
Just one question for you all, When making an application for change of employer, is there a place in the paper format/online format where you get to mention that this is a change of employment application? Or do you have to make an application as a fresh application? I have been in Tier 2 since 9th...
This guide has been written based on my own personal experience and the information i have gained throughout the process of changing employers under Tier 2 General Category. Considering you were already under Tier 2 General Visa and have successfully received a job offer from a new employer (they w...
That's a very efficient list, thank you. I have a question, once I get the new COS and apply for a new visa, do I need to stay in the country until I hear back from the authorities or can I leave the country during that period? I am asking because my job requires me travelling and as you mentioned ...
Hi, I have a premium appointment tomorrow morning and am submitting my current passport, BRP, old passport, 2 photos & visa fee payment sheet along with the application form . My sponsor has certified maintenance on the CoS, so I am not taking any bank statements and I am not submitting English...
Hi , I am having the same difficulties contacting them. There is no email address either. Most of the time on their website they say they are not taking any calla at the moment because it is very busy :( - I found a number before ( which seemed to have dissappeared/replaced by the above message for ...
Here is my time line: 1. Type of application: Extending 2. If switching, category changing (switching) from - 3. Date of expiry of current leave: 11 April 2014 4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0 5. Date CoS Assigned- 05 March 2014 5. Date application posted: 17 March 2014 - Special Del...
Hi , Having just gone through the Guidance ( my Tier 2 visa comes up for extension in April ) I thought i will add my thoughts for what it is worth. I will of course like if manci would be able to confirm this. - You will have to make a fresh application with a new CoS for your extension and of cour...
Hi all Does it mean that I need to have the appropriate rate of the Code of Practice even I have worked for the same employer for 6 months when I switch from PSW to Tier 2 (General)? What if the job title I am working on cannot be found in the code of practice? Many thanks!! Just to add to what mad...
I am not familiar with the specifics of switching employers within Tier2 , so please somebody correct me if I am wrong here: As far as the assignment of CoS is concerned, if you are applying within the country and your new employer already holds a Sponsor License then they should be able to assign y...
This document contains the graduate level occupations list. http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/documents/aboutus/reports/soi-tier2/tier2-soi-transitional-measures?view=Binary Also in the Tier 2 Applications now there are no points awarded for level of qualification and this could be becau...
1. Type of application: Switching 2. If changing from : PSW to Tier 2 3. Date of expiry of current leave (visa) : 09 April 2011 4. Date application posted : 09 April 2011(Royal Mail next day delivery) 5. Date payment debited : N/A 6. Payment mode : Postal Order 7. Biometrics Letter arrived :20 April...
Hi, Sorry for not getting back to you sooner, as I understand it, all the employers were approached by UKBA in March and asked them to apply for their quota of CoS, in March. Now, I don't know the exact system of applying for the allocation via the SMS, but if you have any allocated it should show o...
What checks they have to make prior to granting a license , of course I don't know. As for checking on how you were employed there should be no issues as long as you are were on PSW at the point when you were first recruited. An employer does not need to meet the RLMT to recruit from PSW, if you hav...
Hi, I have got this information from my HR on SMS it is showing Allocation Limit = 0; Allocation Used = 0; Allocation remaining = 0; COS requested=1 Has anybody got any idea what does it mean and how to get the COS in this situation. Please help As mentioned once your employer has their allocation ...
just to add to what arsenal has said, you can apply to switch any time you want. The UKBA's own web guidance says that you should switch as soon as possible. http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/workingintheuk/tier1/poststudy/ But I was once told by a lawyer that UKBA would not usually consider a Visa ...
Hi everybody, Just make sure that emails regarding the CoS allocations are directed to this address from 6th April onwards - tier2limits@ukba.gsi.gov.uk as the old email address is not in use any more after the 5th. Some UKBA officers themselves did not know this and had directed my employer to the ...
Just had news from my employer and it looks like UKBA has messed up with some forms and stuff and adviced my employer to send an email with the orginal form attached. We requested on March but got refused and now the application has been put forward to April. Need to wait for a bit longer !!! Hope ...
