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by g_scheepers » Wed Jan 14, 2009 11:38 pm
Hi Everyone,
I originally came to the UK (South African) on a Working Holiday Visa in August 2000. Towards the end of my Working Holiday Visa, my company applied for a three year WP on my behalf. During this time our company changed their name and I informed the Home Office of this change, which they accepted and I was continued to work under this WP. At the end of my the three year WP, my company again applied for a WP, but this time for a five year WP. This comes to an end on 9th March 2009.
I have completed my Life in the UK exam and have an appointment scheduled with a POE at Croydon on the 10th February 2009.
I have a couple of questions that I'd be most grateful if I could have your guidance on:
1. My first entry on the Visa was in 1999, but due to my fathers illness, I returned South Africa and returned to the UK sadly after his passing in 2000. Was working for a total of 9 months on this Visa. Should I make any mention of my Working Holiday Visa in my application?
2. Should I make any mention of the change of company name of my employers during the first WP? If so, I'd be grateful if you could advise me on how this should be done.
3. Should the letter from my employer be from any specific department or person i.e. HR, Line Manager, CEO, etc.?
I look forward to your advice.
Warm regards,
Gerhard