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You can remain in the UK until the expiry of your student visa. If your WP application is accepted you will have to apply separately for leave to remain in the UK as a WP holder. You would not normally be able to do this (in country visa switching) because you are a visa national but there is an exemption for graduates from a UK institution.ejobs01 wrote:1. Can I stay here in UK till I get any decision from the Home office regarding my work permit approval. In other words, do I have to leave UK before my student visa expires or as I read in UKCOSA pdf document "Working in the UK after your studies", page 2, which states that if a student is currently in UK, he/she need not leave he UK whilst the employer applies for a work permit.
1 Enrol on a relevant educational course and apply for an extension of your visa as a student via Form FLR (S) or:ejobs01 wrote:2. Incase, I have to leave UK before the expiry of my student visa, is there any other way that I can stay on here till I get intimation from the Home Office regarding the Work permit application?
WP - depends on whether its Tier 1 (those which do not require proof of advertising) or Tier 2. T1 = 1 day, Tier 2 = 2 - 3 weeks. FLR = 6-8 weeks.ejobs01 wrote:3. How long does it normally take for the whole process of work permit issuance and LTR approval?
The Home Office are more concerned where an application is made whilst your visa has expired. The scenario you describe would not raise any issues - its more revenue for them as you have two sets of FLR fees. I would emphasise your visa situation to your employer so they (or their lawyer) can in turn follow up on the WP issue with Work Permits UK. If the WP application was well documented/ prepared you should get the WP issued by the end of August. You would then be able to apply for a WP FLR and not have to go the student/ visitor FLR scenario.ejobs01 wrote:One another small question, (assuming after obtaining student visa extension) would the immigration office ask as to why I am applying for LTR so soon. In other words, it can imply that I was already aware about the impending work permit application made by my company. Any valid reasons that I can give?