Switching from Tier 1 (General) to Tier 2

[futty]

Hi all

I hope you can help me please.

I am a qualified Social Worker, currently on a Tier 1 visa- since July 2010. I have been working for my current employer for 2 yrs in a job that is in Shortage occupation list. My Tier 1 is about to expire soon and my employer is willing to sponsor me. However, HR have told me that they have to advertise my position in order to meet the Labour Market test .....

What I do not understand is the ff:
1. I am employed on a position in Shortage occupation list.
2. I have been working for them for over 2 years.

Do they still need to advertise the position?????

I am worried they will find British citizen to fill the position then I will loose my job!

[hussainkothari]

Just a question. Y dont u renew ur T1 G?

[futty]

I wish I can renew it but I do not meet the earnings points.

[Greenie]

best to stick to your thread on the tier 2 section rather than have two ongoing on the same subject at the same time.