Hello Just to update you. I had called Ukba and they said that I must leave my old employer asap. The sooner the better. On an personal note, I did rang up couple of law firms. They too said that I must leave asap. Further they added that ukba is aware of the notice periods and are linient in that r...

I agree with Susmedha. The phrase 'working as contractor' needs clarification. I shared my opinion based my understanding of 'working as contractor'. I work for the umbrella who has sponsered my Visa. My Umbrella has signed the contract with the client where I get paid on the daily basis. I hope thi...

Thanks Susmedha. The next twist ;-) I am on annual paid leave from my old employer from 6th May(date of my new Visa issue) till June 1st. I plan to go to my old employer on June 1st and inform them of my Visa expiry. This will I will not be working for them but on paid leave. Is it OK? Sorry for bei...

Hi PaulJi

Yes it is possible. The umbrella company will issue CoS for u and will inturn sponcer your visa. This umrella will inturn sign contract with ur client. Hope it's clear

Hi Sushmedha/Gurus I have applied for in-country switch from tier 2 ict to tier 2 general under old rules on April 5 2011 which got duly approved for 3 years from May 6. My questions is that -- How much time do I have to leave my old employer and join the new one. I have heard that I have 2 months t...

1. Category applying under (General / ICT / other) - Tier 2 General 2. Country of application - UK 3. City of Visa Application Centre - Birmingham 4. Date of application - 5April2011 5. Date of submission of documents(Biometric) - 26APRIL2011 6. Date Entry Clearance valid from - 6may2011 7. Duration...

Hello Guru

Can you please share the link for code of practice?

Also can you please let me know if we needs to inform the main employer in case we want to join part time job?

Also is there any limitation on the type of company to join as part time? Can it be an umbrella company?

Hi Nawaz Can you please let me know what do you mean by 'part time' job? is it based on the number of hours of work? or is it based on the number of days of work eg work doing on saturdays and sundays? also one thing to find is that the type of company which is employing you on 'part time'? Can it b...

Hello Experts Request you to please clarify couple of questions: 1). I am working in UK on Tier 2 ICT since Jan 2009. Apart from my regular work can I work for extra 20 hours with any other company also? Is it correct? 2). Is their any kind of limitation on the 'other' company I can join? Can it be ...

Hi Guys I really need an urgent help. Please suggest. My situation: I am a software professional in UK since Jan 2009 under Tier 2 ICT Visa. I have got job offer from RBS on contract through a consultant. There is an 'other' employer who has issued me a CoS for switching from tier 2 ict to tier 2 ge...