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by ravi_ei » Thu Nov 24, 2016 3:28 pm
Hi Iworker,
I am a bit confused now. Then what is the point of following in Tier 2 policy guidance
220. It is recommended that you do not start work for your sponsor until you have received your biometric residence permit (BRP). However, on the basis of your approval letter, if you and your sponsor agree you can start work before you have your BRP, both you and your sponsor carry the risk of having no statutory excuse against a civil penalty if the BRP card is incorrect or withdrawn by us. You can continue working for your previous sponsor until the start date on your new Certificate of Sponsorship, provided your previous leave has not expired.
If COS start date is moot after getting the BRP or visa approval why it is mentioned in this section? Before visa is approved COS "start work date" has nothing to do with continuing working with the Employer, whom applicant is planning to leave. COS start work date only matters when you have your visa approved with new employer. So above clause only makes sense if you have visa approved for new employer. Just my interpretation.
Note: Please dont follow above as a rule. My interpretation may not be right.