1. Management references from 2003 and 2002 just highlighting that I have been working in key roles in the company
IMHO higlight is not quite enough - there must be substantive detail as to the exact tasks/ duties carried out.
2. Information about my industry - which is a high calibre type
With respect the industry may be high calibre type to quote you but that doesn't mean the actual role is necessarily as per the HSMP guidelines.
3. Comparable job roles - which all show that you need a minimum degree level to get in
Ok
4. I WAS able to get a UK (same company different country) one which outlined roles like project management etc. and I have said as it is a transfer - but as the bulk of the work is from back home - hopefully they recognise that the role is the same..and it does show transfer..but still..
I don't quite understand this sentence. It doesn't matter where (location) the job was carried out perse in the sense that it is easier to verify/ believe documented roles from say a multi national as opposed to some fly by the wall organisation that no one has heard of. Rather its the relevant aspects of the role.
Kayalami - in particular your post was very helpful; perhaps you are right.
Thank you for your kind words. I may not be entirely right rather just a view point based on the info you have provided.
However note on POINT 2- this is a Working Holiday Visa - which the UK allows for anyone under 31 so it would not be a non-bona fide as such so I don't expect any issues?
In theory it should be less problematic than say a visitor's visa. The same no switch applies from WHV to HSMP/ WP (unless tier 1) iirc. Ultimatley the Entry Clearance Officer has to consider your intentions in the context that you have previously been in the UK in a category leading to settlement and are less likely to leave post completion of your WHV. After all you may have a property here, a partner etc. Being an OZ national this would be less of an issue compared to other nationals who are eligible for the WHV (in particular those not Kiwis, Safas, Canucks).
So I figure worse case, I can go home, apply for the Working Holidaymaker and then come back just to work for another year - I have a lot of interest in my background and many companies will be willing to employ me once I have a visa.
Thanks again, if there is anything else that comes to mind, I'd appreciate hearing any of your perspectives.
Given your comment on 'interest in your background' have you considered seeking another employer to sponsor a fresh WP. If the roles were similar it would be considered as tier 1 application and the new prospective employer will not need to advertise. That would be a distinct factor to your advantage.
Good luck
I did not want to be sponsored by other companies as I value flexibility/freedom - so actually said 'no' to one of them!