WP - minimum number of hours/week?

[drblum]

I am currently on an "old" WP, working full-time. I am considering asking my employer if I can reduce my hours, but first wanted to find out if there is a required minimum number of hours per week that one must work on an old-style WP. I've tried emailing the Home Office and looking elsewhere on the internet, but so far have not found a specific answer. Anyone out there know?

[bluu2k]

I am currently on an "old" WP, working full-time. I am considering asking my employer if I can reduce my hours, but first wanted to find out if there is a required minimum number of hours per week that one must work on an old-style WP. I've tried emailing the Home Office and looking elsewhere on the internet, but so far have not found a specific answer. Anyone out there know?

B&C Internal guidance – website version 3.0
TECHNICAL CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT
http://ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/siteconte ... iew=Binary

Working Hours
Caseworkers should ensure the permit holder’s hours have not been significantly reduced/increased (by at least 10%), as working more or less hours may attract other applicants from the resident labour market when the post is advertised appropriately.

That's general rule. I don't know how strictly HO would adhere to this. Others might come and shed the light for you, hopefully

One of my friends has been reducing 1 working day per week (i.e., 4 days instead of 5) without any issues with WP and visa extension recently. However, I am not sure if that person works more hours each day to compensate that, or accepts less salary payment.

Hope it helps.

Cheers,

[drblum]

Yes, this is exactly the information I was looking for.

Thanks very much for taking the time to reply.