My current Biometric card expires in March 2018. However, my 5 years will be two months later in May 2018. What do I do with those 2 months? Will I have to extend my Tier 2 VISA for the 2 months then apply for ILR? Or, would I be able to apply for ILR 2 months early?
[quote="iworker"]So you are proposing that you (currently on tier 2) will change to spouse visa when your husband (who is also on tier 2 separately) will get ILR. and then since he has got ILR u will apply for ILR in 2018 when u have spent 5 years here. If that is what you mean, you are wr...
[quote="iworker"]unfortunately, i think i am correct. The counter will reset[/quote] Hi, Unfortunately you are not. I have friends who have been through this process and they did not have to "reset" their time. Once time has been served on any eligible VISA, that time would be co...
Hi, "Alternatively u can switch to FLR(M) within UK, but your counter will reset and you will have to spend 5 years from that date to qualify for ilr. " I'm not sure if this is entirely correct about it resetting. I have a friend who switched from Tier 2 to dependent and his spouse was als...
Hi, I'd like some help in understanding what will happen in the below case: I am on Tier 2 employee sponsored. I went onto this VISA in May 2013 and therefore my 5 years would end May 2018. My partner is also on Tier 2, but next year he will be eligible for the 10 year long stay VISA so he will swit...
Hi, I would like to know if there are any options that I may not be considering. I came to the UK in 2009 on a student VISA until 2011. After that year I went onto the Post Study Work VISA for 2 years until 2013. In May 2013 I then went onto the Tier 2 employee sponsored VISA. My understanding is th...
I was looking at the eligibility page on the UKBA site [u]https://www.gov.uk/tier-2-general/overview[/u] and I do not see any mentioned of full time or contract employment being a requirement for the Tier 2 General VISA. Does this mean I can take a role that is contract?
Hi, I have seen several posts with similar issues, but still find myself lost in understanding this. I am on a Tier 2 employee sponsored VISA with company A. I have recently received an offer from company B, who is stating that it will take 5 weeks to process a Certificate of Sponsorship. (I am lost...
Is there any way that I am eligible for a Tier 1 VISA? I will detail my full circumstance in hopes that someone can provide me with an option that will help. I arrived in the UK in 2009 on a student VISA. I worked part time during my Master's study. I switched to a PSW VISA in 2010 and work full- ti...
Hi, I would like to know what my options are to get into another category, hopefully one where I do not rely on a sponsorship to change my job? I will detail my full circumstance in hopes that someone can provide me with an option that will help. I arrived in the UK in 2009 on a student VISA. I work...
Can anyone help me with my query? I am on a Tier 2 employer sponsored VISA, but am considering part-time study at a University? Can I do this or would I have to be on a student VISA to study at a Uni?
Hi, I have a number of questions related to my current situation. Using a COS from my current employer, I applied to switch from PSW to Tier 2 on April 2. My PSW expired on april 28th while the application was pending. The application was returned invalid claiming that the funds could not be withdra...
You can withdraw your application without knowing your caseworker and reference. Just quote your name, address, DOB and passport number. Is there any way to get find out your reference number and case worker without the acknowledgement letter? I need to withdraw my application and arrange collection...
I received my acknowledgement from the UKBA (dated 04/04) but my payment has not been debited from my account. I notice most people have had their payment debited before receiving acknowledgement. Should I be concerned?
Thank you for the reply. I have been told that considering the withdrawl and de-withdraw request were hours apart, I may be lucky and UKBa will continue with my application. As the application has only been sent to UKBA this week, no fees have been deducted from my account as yet. You mentioned that...
Hi, I have a bit of an unusual situation. I am currently on a PSW VISA expiring April 28th. My company (A) gave me the COS and I submitted my Tier 2 application (by post) on Tuesday. On Wednesday I was informed of a job offer by another company(B) and sent a Request to Withdraw the application. Howe...
Hi, I am currently working for a company that has agreed to give me the certificate of sponsorship. I intend to apply for the Tier 2 VISA at the end of January. However, I am interviewing for new roles with other companies. What happens if my Tier 2 VISA is still processing during the time that a ne...
