Thanks Mercy - the problem is I just don't think the SAR will be done by the time I have to file my request. What were your mistakes, may I ask? Anything tips for avoiding them?

Hi My work permit (Tier 2) is due to expire 23 October 2011 after 3 years (previously a student visa), and due to the new(ish) requirement for companies to register as a sponsor to provide a certificate of sponsorship, I don't think the process will be completed in time for me to apply to extend my ...

Thanks for your help - all excellent advice! I've been delving through old emails all day, and it's all coming back to me - I've managed to find a copy of the form used by my company to apply for my work permit. It was form WP1, entitled "Work Permit application for business and commercial or t...

In fact, the only hits are from colleges and universities, implying it is the wording that appears on student leave (perhaps as well as Tier 2 but exclusive to that category). Yes, I found the same thing. So if my work did apply for a work permit, and I then applied for FLR(IED), does that mean I'm...

Hi Sush Thank you so much for your help. I've done a bit more digging into emails from the time, and I think my company may have applied for a work permit for me, and I then applied for Further Leave to Remain (FLR(IED)) from my previous student visa. If this is the case, do you know which category ...

Hi I feel a bit embarrassed posting this question, but I could really do with some help. Essentially, I can't remember if I have a Tier 1 or Tier 2 visa. Long story behind it, but essentially I was discussing both options with my company when joining 3 years ago, and can't remember which we went for...