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by f2k » Thu Feb 24, 2005 8:49 am
My apologies for misleading you there, it seems the new rules do affect those already holding WHV, well the one about switching to WP, unless of course the WP application was recieved before Feb 8, which in your accuse you can argue it was. i am sure (hope) they will excercise some leniency on the matter, otherwise you will have to return to your home country for EC
The amendment in relation to switching will become effective for all in-country further leave to remain applications which have been submitted on or after 08 February, regardless of when the working holidaymaker obtained entry clearance.
As a transitional arrangement, all work permit applications submitted prior to the 08 February for which a subsequent FLR(IED) application has yet to be made, or decided, will still be considered under the pre 08 February Immigration Rules.
This also means that any working holidaymaker for whom a work permit application is received on or after 08 February will now only be allowed to switch into work permit employment if they have been in the UK for at least 12 months, as a working holidaymaker, and the vacancy is one listed on the work permit shortage occupation list.