kaizen wrote:Hi,
An UK based company is ready to sponsor me. I heard recently that software engineers are not given work permit in Tier 2 general category. I don't have master but 7+ yrs of experience.
The UKBA point calculator shows me 70 points and I am elligible.
Can I go ahead and submit for the VISA.
Thanks in advance
P.S: I am not sure whether this post is in the correct category. Pls guide me to existing post if any..
I think you can apply for tier 2 general if your job is either in shortage occupations list and if not then the job must meet the requirements to pass 'Resident Labour Market Test'.
This is what I understand but, please wait for other senior members to reply. Aslo if you post in the Tier 2 General section there would be more people who know about it. Just a suggestion.
Shortage Occupations List :
The official list of jobs that there are not enough resident workers to fill. Employers who wish to hire a worker from outside the European Economic Area to fill a vacancy that is on a list of shortage occupations may do so without carrying out a resident labour market test.
Resident Labour Market Test:
This is the process an employer must follow before employing a person who is not a permanent resident of the United Kingdom if he/she is first required to show that no resident worker could be found to take a job.
