Query on tier 2 general applying from outside uk

[Liverpool 29]

Hi All,

Background - I have been working in UK for past three years on Tier 2 (ICT) which is expiring next month ,now our company have decided to apply under Tier 2 general from India

My query is i have done my Diploma in Mech Engg from india i also have a NARIC certificate stating that my qualification is between NVQ level 3 & 4 was browsing through the guidelines on UK BA website where they have metioned that the role should min be a graduate level.

My Salary is - £26k.
Please can anyone tell me if my qualiication of NVQ level 3 & 4 will hamper my new application.

[arsenal49]

graduate level job has nothing to do with your qualifications....

find a job on the code of practice. make sure you satisfy all requirements of the job.. if you do, then your qualification is a non-issue

[Liverpool 29]

graduate level job has nothing to do with your qualifications....

find a job on the code of practice. make sure you satisfy all requirements of the job.. if you do, then your qualification is a non-issue

Thanks mate.
How would i be able to claim 10 points on my english laungauge test.
I can attach my UK Naric & my diploma certificate
Can you suggest that i still need to attach a letter from my college stating that my diploma was thought in english

[geriatrix]

Reading the policy guidance will help.

[arsenal49]

thanks for your pm.

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... idance.pdf

point 114 to point 124... read it... and see if you can bypass this requirement since you already got tier 2.

im not well versed in tier 2 ICT so, cant really help...

all the best

[Liverpool 29]

Thanks Guru,

Just to clarify i would applying from outside UK (Tier 2 general) it would be fresh application so cannot consider (point 114 to point 124...) tier 2 ICT route.

In this case can you please give your opinion
a) My nvq level 3 & 4 qualification wont be an issue if i meet all the other criteria
b) I can score 10 points for english launguage if i submit my Naric & diploma certificate along with a letter from college to state that my diploma was tought in english.

Awating your opinion on this GURU...

[geriatrix]

Just to clarify i would applying from outside UK (Tier 2 general) it would be fresh application so cannot consider (point 114 to point 124...) tier 2 ICT route.

Why? Clauses 114 - 138 explain the requirements for claiming the 10 points for English language and how applicants may do so. So why does it not apply to you - even if you are applying from outside UK and under Tier 2 (General)?

a) My nvq level 3 & 4 qualification wont be an issue if i meet all the other criteria

As mentioned above, the job is of "relevance" and it must be a "graduate level" job. Is it?

[Liverpool 29]

Thanks for your reply.

Please clarify me in case my understanding is wrong about the below.
As i am applying from Tier 2 general outside UK as a fresh application i cannot use the transitional arrangement to claim 10 points for english launguage & as my qualification is not a UK degree level even if i send them a letter from my college stating that the medium of teaching was english wount help.

Please let me know if you agree with my above statements.