Switching: PSW to Tier 2 at S/NVQ level

[lala2312]

Hi All,

In regards to the below statement, am I correct to say if one is switching from PSW to Tier 2 the job doesn't have to be at graduate level if they were previously granted leave to remain before 6 April 2011?

Applications for Leave To Remain made on or after 6 April 2011

72. If you are already in the UK and have or last had entry clearance, leave to enter or leave to remain as a:

-Tier 2 (General) under the Rules in place before 6 April 2011,
-Qualifying Work Permit Holder,
-Representative of an Overseas Newspaper, News Agency or Broadcasting Organisation,
-Member of the Operational Ground Staff of an Overseas-owned Airline, or
Jewish Agency Employee

73. The job does not need to be at graduate level. However, the Certificate of Sponsorship must confirm that the job is at or above S/NVQ level 3 unless your last grant of leave was as a senior care worker or established entertainer. The Certificate of Sponsorship must also confirm that you will be paid at or above the appropriate rate for the job.

Many thanks for your response.

[Greenie]

why have you started another thread on the same topic as your other two?

you have already quoted the information that answers your question - unless you have leave in one of the categories listed in your post, (of which PSW is not one), the job needs to be a graduate level.

[lala2312]

Thanks for your response.

Does that mean that the PSW Visa is not a qualifying work permit? I would think that's the PSW is a work permit but please correct me if am wrong.

[Greenie]

[quote="lala2312"]Thanks for your response.

Does that mean that the PSW Visa is not a qualifying work permit? I would think that's the PSW is a work permit but please correct me if am wrong.[/quote

PSW is not a work permit.

PSW is under the Points Based System

Work permits are a closed category. See here http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas ... t-holders/

[lala2312]

Thanks for your response.

I am basically trying to switch from PSW to Tier 2 but the soc code which is closer to my job description is not on the graduate list (3520) which is surprising however there is another soc code which I can relate to my job description (3539).

Do you think it will matter if I go for 3539 because it's on the graduate list and not 3520 even though it matches my job description closely?

How do you think home office will see this?

Please I need your advise.

Many thanks in advance.