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by godistrue
Thu Apr 18, 2013 9:07 am
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: moving from psw to tier 2
Replies: 7
Views: 998

moving from psw to tier 2

hi all, i am on PSW visa and want to move to tier 2. Certificate of sponshorship is also ready and my company need to fill it and assign to me. Can I move now to tier 2 as there is still lot of time left for my visa. I want to apply for visa in the next 2 weeks or I need to wait till before my visa ...
by godistrue
Tue Apr 16, 2013 8:14 am
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Can I apply for Tier 2 Visa Before 3 months leave to remain
Replies: 1
Views: 365

Can I apply for Tier 2 Visa Before 3 months leave to remain

Hi All Experts, I am on PSW visa and my company is going to assign COS to me. I am working for my company from more than 1 year. My visa expires on August 10th 2013. I booked my PEO appointment on May 1st. If they assign me the COS today, what the Start Dates and End Dates in the COS must be. pls he...
by godistrue
Mon Apr 15, 2013 5:29 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Pls help. Problem with Start Date in COS
Replies: 3
Views: 474

Pls help. Problem with Start Date in COS

Hi. I have been assigned COS today. My visa is valid till August 10th 2013. In COS they kept the Start Date on August 2013 and End date on August 2016. I booked PEO appointment on May 2nd. I prepared all the documentation and ready to go. Now I am in a problem about the start dates and end dates. I ...
by godistrue
Mon Apr 15, 2013 1:46 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Change of employment Tier 2 (General)
Replies: 3
Views: 665

MANOTO wrote:76 views and not even one reply. :(
You will get the visa for another 3 years. The maximum time span for tier 2 is 6 years.
by godistrue
Mon Apr 15, 2013 1:40 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Tier 2 SOC Code 'New Entrant' Do I qualify?
Replies: 2
Views: 1052

Re: Tier 2 SOC Code 'New Entrant' Do I qualify?

Hi everyone some urgent help will be greatly appreciated, I am switching from Tier1 PSW to Tier 2 General. My visa is already rejected because I do not meet the salary requirement. I have 10 days to make an appeal. Can I now: 1. Ask my company to assign a new CoS and make an appeal (provided the co...
by godistrue
Fri Apr 12, 2013 11:14 am
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Switching from Tier 1 PSW to Tier 2 General
Replies: 15
Views: 2490

All psw visa holders who are still wondering whether we are new entrant or experienced worker here is the link.. go to page 40 and you will get the answer. http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/documents/employersandsponsors/pbsguidance/guidancefrom31mar09/guidance-t251.pdf?view=Binary YES ...
by godistrue
Thu Apr 11, 2013 8:32 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: very very urgent plssss
Replies: 3
Views: 750

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/documents/employersandsponsors/pbsguidance/guidancefrom31mar09/using-sms-cos.pdf?view=Binary you will be a new entrant and the min salary for new entrants under SOC code 2137 is £20,300 but note that this is for a 39 hour week. Thanks a lot... Now I fee...
by godistrue
Thu Apr 11, 2013 7:53 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: very very urgent plssss
Replies: 3
Views: 750

very very urgent plssss

hello all, My company is assigning COS tomorrow. I am sitting with my boss to fill the COS. What are the things I need to know before filling the COS. I am working as junior web developer and I feel I come under SOC code: 2137 Job Title: Junior Web Developer Salary: 21000 ( Is this salary enough) An...
by godistrue
Thu Apr 11, 2013 11:57 am
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Switching from Tier 1 PSW to Tier 2 General
Replies: 15
Views: 2490

Hi godistrue, why dont you get your HR to contact home office business support line on 0300 123 4699 and get answer to your question? I think this is the best way to get correct information and prepare for your apointment.. i am searching answer to similar query for a friend, so please update us on...
by godistrue
Thu Apr 11, 2013 8:23 am
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Switching from Tier 1 PSW to Tier 2 General
Replies: 15
Views: 2490

Well from that link and from speaking to UKBA who initially weren't sure and had to get back to me via email as there was no provision made for post study work visa holder in any of the statements released. They confirmed as it is in the UKCISA link, that post study visa holders will be classed as ...
by godistrue
Tue Apr 09, 2013 10:32 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: The Term " NEW ENTRANT " According to UKBA
Replies: 6
Views: 4502

I guess this is the information we have all been looking for I found this on; http://www.ukcisa.org.uk/student/info_sheets/working_after_studies.php#tier_two Post-study work exemption from the resident labour market test Post-study workers If you have or were most recently granted immigration permi...
by godistrue
Mon Apr 08, 2013 4:42 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) visas
Topic: " NEW ENTRANT " According to UKBA
Replies: 2
Views: 3179

Re: " NEW ENTRANT " According to UKBA

Can some one please describe the exact meaning of the term "NEW ENTRANT " used by UKBA in the new rules from April 6th 2013? Does existing PSW work permit holder aged above 26 working for a company more than 1 year , be consider as NEW ENTRANT according to UKBA? Your help will be greatly ...
by godistrue
Fri Apr 05, 2013 5:10 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: urgent information needed from psw to tier 2 switching
Replies: 1
Views: 334

Re: urgent information needed from psw to tier 2 switching

urgent information needed from psw to tier 2 switching ,there is a age limit stated by ukba @25 is that applicant should be exact 25 or less or he can be 25years 3 months are also considered as fresher...... Hi. The people will be coming under new entrant until he cross 25 years 12 months In your s...
by godistrue
Sat Mar 23, 2013 12:55 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Switching from PSW to Tier 2 after 6th April
Replies: 10
Views: 2301

The criteria to qualify as a New Entrant We will define new entrant employees as: – graduates switching from Tier 4 into Tier 2 under our post-study provisions; – graduate recruits where the employer has used a university “milkround” to satisfy the Resident Labour Market Test; – those sponsored in ...
by godistrue
Sat Mar 23, 2013 9:21 am
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Switching from PSW to Tier 2 after 6th April
Replies: 10
Views: 2301

Re: Switching from PSW to Tier 2 after 6th April

Hi All, I am currently on a post study work visa which ends on the 11th August. I am still very unsure about whether I will have to apply as "New Entrant" or Experienced Worker" I started my job on the 17th December 2012 and my current earnings are £20,500 based on a 37.5 hour week a...
by godistrue
Fri Mar 22, 2013 3:06 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Working on PSW visa. Can I come under Graduate Developer
Replies: 1
Views: 341

Re: Working on PSW visa. Can I come under Graduate Developer

are they anyone who applied as graduate developer ?
by godistrue
Fri Mar 22, 2013 10:10 am
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: very urgent..pls
Replies: 18
Views: 1650

Hi, But you told that you are working there for more than 6 months. Better get some expert advice from forum gurus like vinny or manci. Yes, But I worked in support before. Before 4 months I moved to programming side. thats y i feel i come under graduate developer. I dont know who is vinny or manci...
by godistrue
Fri Mar 22, 2013 8:35 am
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: very urgent..pls
Replies: 18
Views: 1650

If you are working for 40 hours, then your salary on pro rata will be less than reqd and your visa will be refused. If you maintain 37.5 hrs then you are safe. I am maintaining 37.5 hours. I am going with graduate developer. Is it ok. please read the before thread, so that you can know my situation...
by godistrue
Thu Mar 21, 2013 10:48 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Premium service with solicitor, decision not on same day ???
Replies: 7
Views: 1662

Re: Premium service with solicitor, decision not on same day

Hi Members... I took premium appointment with solicitor.. I opted this premium to get the decision on the same day .However i was asked to leave and they will update later. and solicitor can collect the documents. I m confused. why it is like this for premium appointment. My application is very str...
by godistrue
Thu Mar 21, 2013 8:47 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Tier 2 graduate developer confustion
Replies: 4
Views: 837

Thanks for your reply muhdkhokhar. Can you please direct me to where it says if you have worked for more than 6 months you are not considered a graduate? I have worked for more than 6 months in total however I had only been working as a developer for 5 months when I made my application. The role re...
by godistrue
Thu Mar 21, 2013 8:19 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Working on PSW visa. Can I come under Graduate Developer
Replies: 1
Views: 341

Working on PSW visa. Can I come under Graduate Developer

hi all. I am on Post study work visa and working for my company from more than 11 months. I am getting 20k salary at the moment. But I worked as support for few months in the same company. After that before 4 months moved to programming side in the same company. So they said you will be coming under...
by godistrue
Thu Mar 21, 2013 8:08 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: very urgent..pls
Replies: 18
Views: 1650

Hi, How many hours you work per week, 37.5 or 40? I am working 40 hours, but they will be keeping 37.5 hours. I discussed with my boss and they told i will be coming under graduate developer as you said before. I am working for the company from more than 11 months. But I worked as support for few m...
by godistrue
Thu Mar 21, 2013 3:41 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: COS urgent help needed from experts
Replies: 3
Views: 421

imranz81 wrote:Plz gurus I need ur help.
At first, apply for sponsor license, it takes around 3 months to get the license. After you get the license, it takes around 3 weeks to get the COS.
by godistrue
Thu Mar 21, 2013 3:18 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: very urgent..pls
Replies: 18
Views: 1650

Can you put your job under 2132 graduate developer? You will be safe that way. but Graduate developer is for people who have less than 6 months of experience. but I am working from more than 11 months in this company and 7 months in previous company. I dont think I will be coming under Graduate Dev...
by godistrue
Thu Mar 21, 2013 1:13 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: very urgent..pls
Replies: 18
Views: 1650

jjrajesh wrote:What is your salary?

Salary: 26k