I didn't study on uk student visa, Can I get immigration now

[rhonnydavid]

I had been to uk during the period August 2004 till August 2005 on a student visa, but i did not study during my stay and left the UK before my visa expired. Now I want to apply for Tier 1 General skilled migration category from my country. But I am confused and worried that uk embassy might reject my visa due to my previous illegal stay. Does anybody have idea for that and give me his suggestions whether i am safe to apply Tier 1 General skilled? If not then how long will i need to wait to for uk visa gain?

Regards

[mulderpf]

Please give details of your illegal stay. Did you work illegally or what?

[rhonnydavid]

Yes, I worked in London on my NI number more than 20 hr a week continuously during last 6 months of my stay in UK and but in initial 6 months period i didn't work on NI number but worked more then 20 hrs with a variable frequency.

Also please note that, I was supposed to study in scotland at university of strathclyde, but i never visited the university

[drmastoi]

dont worry..
you can apply

[rhonnydavid]

but as i will declare that i have visited uk in past on student visa........ and my qualification section will only declare studies from my home country. i.e. none from uk...... don't you think it will clearly indicate that i didnt study?

[mulderpf]

There is a chance that they will pick it up, in which case you will have problems, especially if you say you have never been in breach of your immigration conditions (it will be seen as deception in which case you will have a 10 year ban).

In terms of not declaring any UK qualification, remember that study visas are issued for degree and non-degree purposes.