New Job Offer - Work Permit Question

[nofori]

Hi, I'm new to the website but very much aware of the wealth of knowledge and advice offered by the members and moderators.

My problem:

I've been in the UK for about four years on a students visa which is due to expire on 31 Dec 07. Fortunately I've been lucky to secure a job for which the employer is going to act as a sponsor.

My fear is that I've been working well over the designated 20hr/week requirement for students and that may jeopardise any chance of a successful WP application.

Is this something that the HO take into consideration? any advice will be MOST appreciated

[sammie121]

I think i read something on this type of query... some responses were that the guy had not stuck to the conditions of his visa and this would not be looked on favourably.

[nofori]

Thanks for replying.

Would there be any mitigating circumstances that may help, such as working out of term time etc.

Are there any success stories based on similar circumstances?

[sammie121]

Try a search on here and read through similar cases, im sure someone will have better input for you on this matter, i just remember reading something about working over the allowed amount of hours on a visa and it having a knock on effect ,though im guessing you have some idea that you were not meant to of worked extra hours because you yourself state your worried.

[Dawie]

Hi, I'm new to the website but very much aware of the wealth of knowledge and advice offered by the members and moderators.

My problem:

I've been in the UK for about four years on a students visa which is due to expire on 31 Dec 07. Fortunately I've been lucky to secure a job for which the employer is going to act as a sponsor.

My fear is that I've been working well over the designated 20hr/week requirement for students and that may jeopardise any chance of a successful WP application.

Is this something that the HO take into consideration? any advice will be MOST appreciated

They won't know unless you tell them. So keep your mouth shut.

[magsi23]

Thats right, they normaly dont check every single students records, since they dont have that much time.

[nofori]

Wow . Thanks.

I'm eternally grateful and will keep the forum updated on my progress.

On another issue; will offer letters from previous employers meet the requirement for new WP applications or will the Home Office need a current ( dated) reference letter.

Thanks

[VictoriaS]

The employer makes the application, there is much more needed than just a letter.

Victoria