Switching from Tier 1 Post-study work

[anush]

Will really appreciate knowledgable advice on this.
I was refused a Tier 2 General, when appliying from UK. To make another application, I will have to apply from my country of residence. However, on my previous application I claimed maintenance funds on basis of switching from Post-Study work category. Other than that, I will not be able to claim these points, but my post-study work visa was expired while Home office was considering my first application. Question - can i still claim these points if post-study's expired?

Thank you!

[Greenie]

switching refers to in country applications only. You cannot score points 30 for a certificate of sponsorship on the basis tof PSW if you are applying from outside of the UK. See para 97 of the tier 2 policy guidance. The same applies for scoring points for maintenance, see para 151.

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

[madona587]

You could ask your employer to check "Maintaining funds on behalf of the migrant" in the COS. Not sure if this can be done applying outside the country on a RCOS.

But worth a try

[Greenie]

You could ask your employer to check "Maintaining funds on behalf of the migrant" in the COS. Not sure if this can be done applying outside the country on a RCOS.

But worth a try

yes but this doesn't solve the problem of scoring points for the Certificate of Sponsorship.

[Metalheadkicks]

Will really appreciate knowledgable advice on this.
I was refused a Tier 2 General, when appliying from UK. To make another application, I will have to apply from my country of residence. However, on my previous application I claimed maintenance funds on basis of switching from Post-Study work category. Other than that, I will not be able to claim these points, but my post-study work visa was expired while Home office was considering my first application. Question - can i still claim these points if post-study's expired?

Thank you!

Mate may I ask on what grounds your visa was rejected?

Just to let you know its gonna be a lot harder to get a sponsored visa when you apply from your homecountry as a lot of criteria need to be met.