Switch from Work Permit to Tier 1 while changing employers

[clin10]

Hi,

I need your advice urgently about an issue. I am currently on a Work Permit. Our operations have been take over by a new company which is in the process of applying for a change of work permit over to their sponsorship.

I have my papers for Tier 1 (General) ready. Can I independently apply for Tier 1? Will the above process where my new employers are applying for Tier2 (Work Permit) change of company interfere with my Tier 1 application? I am forced to take this step as there is a possibility that my new employers might not be able to get my work permit transferred in time.

Quick response will be much appreciated.

Many thanks,
Clint

[mvent00]

If I were you, I would discuss with the persons incharge in your company about it. I mean if you have Tier 1, it should be relatively easier for your company to prepare your work documents. Isn´t it?
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Hi,

I need your advice urgently about an issue. I am currently on a Work Permit. Our operations have been take over by a new company which is in the process of applying for a change of work permit over to their sponsorship.

I have my papers for Tier 1 (General) ready. Can I independently apply for Tier 1? Will the above process where my new employers are applying for Tier2 (Work Permit) change of company?

Quick response will be much appreciated.

Many thanks,
Clint

[crowbar6]

Hi,

I need your advice urgently about an issue. I am currently on a Work Permit. Our operations have been take over by a new company which is in the process of applying for a change of work permit over to their sponsorship.

I have my papers for Tier 1 (General) ready. Can I independently apply for Tier 1? Will the above process where my new employers are applying for Tier2 (Work Permit) change of company interfere with my Tier 1 application? I am forced to take this step as there is a possibility that my new employers might not be able to get my work permit transferred in time.

Quick response will be much appreciated.

Many thanks,
Clint

Talk to your new employers and tell them that you qualify for T1 and will be able to apply and get the visa much quickly than transfer of T2. If your company agrees, then go ahead else tell them to expedite the transfer.

Please note that you can file only one kind of visa application at a time, with the latest application overiding the previous submission. Hope it's clear now.

[clin10]

The new employers will not be applying for a new visa as such. They will just apply for change of sponsorship which won't involve stamping an entry clearance I guess.

So, can I go ahead and apply?

Thanks,
Clint

[mvent00]

Is it just your guess? It would be better to discuss with them clearly about it.

The new employers will not be applying for a new visa as such. They will just apply for change of sponsorship which won't involve stamping an entry clearance I guess.

So, can I go ahead and apply?

Thanks,
Clint

[clin10]

They say they will apply for transfer of sponsorship only. I already have a work permit + entry clearance for 5 yrs. This will not involve stamping a new entry clearance. Hence my question whether this process will interfere with my tier 1 application. Any advice?

Thanks,
Clint

[crowbar6]

They say they will apply for transfer of sponsorship only. I already have a work permit + entry clearance for 5 yrs. This will not involve stamping a new entry clearance. Hence my question whether this process will interfere with my tier 1 application. Any advice?

Thanks,
Clint

It will not impact your Tier-1 application but if you are granted a Tier-1 visa then it will overrule the WP. You will be required to disclose this fact to the employer so that they can check the visa and make sure you can be legally employed by them. So apart from pissing them off (hopefully not), there isn't much wrong you will do.