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Hi Mattwuhanmatt wrote: ↑Mon Feb 01, 2021 6:57 pmHi,
I am currently on a Tier 2 work visa which is set to expire on the 5th of Feb (in 4 days). I have applied to extend it with my current employer and have received support from the employer, have paid the fees (including the IHS), and have my visa appointment to submit my documents on 4 Feb (in 3 days). I understand the application may take 8 weeks to process, and I can continue working at my current employer while it is processed.
This is where it get complicated!
Last week I was offered a job with a different employer that I have verbally accepted. The new employer will provide a COS, however, they need a start date. In normal circumstances, I would apply to transfer my visa and then once I have confirmed my eligibility to work at the new employer I would hand in my 4 week notice at my current employer and then start at the new employer.
However, because of my visa situation I can not do this and I am not sure how to proceed. Some options are:
1) I continue with my visa renewal with my current employer, and then when my visa is renewed I immediately transfer/update it to my new employer, and once that is approved I hand in my notice. I think this whole process would mean I cannot start at my position for several months? Probably about 4 or more months? That would not suit my new employer.
2) I withdraw my current application (which I can do before my interview appointment), and then apply for a visa with my new employer. However, my Visa will expire this week, before the new visa is processed. Does that mean I need to stop working at my current company and maybe even leave the country?
3) Are there any other options? My intent is to start work at the new employer as soon as possible.
I really dont know what to do, I dont want to miss this great new job opportunity.
Thanks,
Matt
Just to let you know that there is no such thing as a visa transfer between employers.wuhanmatt wrote: ↑Mon Feb 01, 2021 6:57 pmThe new employer will provide a COS, however, they need a start date. In normal circumstances, I would apply to transfer my visa and then once I have confirmed my eligibility to work at the new employer I would hand in my 4 week notice at my current employer and then start at the new employer.
However, because of my visa situation I can not do this and I am not sure how to proceed. Some options are:
1) I continue with my visa renewal with my current employer, and then when my visa is renewed I immediately transfer/update it to my new employer, and once that is approved I hand in my notice.