Tier 2 General Dependant to Skilled Worker

[bhushanpradhan]

Hello,

I am currently on Tier 2 General Dependant (expiring on 14 Jun 2022) and am now switching to Tier 2 Skilled Worker.

I will be able to apply before my Visa expiry and may not get a decision on my application before my current Visa expires.

In this scenario - will I still be able to continue to work on my existing role and with my existing employee?

Thanks for your guidance.

Regards,

[AmazonianX]

So far an in time application is made, you retain all the rights you currently have till a decision is made on the new application.

[bhushanpradhan]

Thanks. I am aware this rule applies when you are Extending a visa but in my case I am switching Visas (from dependant to skilled worker). Will this still apply? So since I had the right work as a dependant, that right will continue until I get a decision?

Can you please confirm?

Many thanks.

[CR001]

The rule applies to anyone regardless of extsnsion or visa switch if an application is made before current visa expiry date.