PSW to Tier 2 General. NQF, Sponsorship, CoS & Maintanen

[hashmil]

I was trying to figure out the answers myself by going through all the posts - and things seem to get more and more confusing. So thought it would be best to start a new thread.

About me:
On Tier 1 PSW - Expires 21st October.
Employer has applied for registration for the frist time 3 weeks ago.
I have been at this company for over 6 months.
SoC is 3421 which is NQF Level 3, apparently. And also way above the minimum salary requirement.

Questions

1. I've read on a few posts around here saying that if i'm switching from another category that I need to be NQF Level 6 or above? How does this affect me since I am NQF Level 3.

2. I have also heard/read somewhere that if I have been working for over 6 months and switching from PSW I can get an unrestricted CoS. Is this still the same?

3. It used to be that I didn't have to show maintenance funds as I was switching from Tier 1 PSW. I remember reading this very well on the UKBA website, even bookmarked it. But now visiting the same link, that information has been taken out. So it means I have to show the £900 funds?

4. Three weeks ago my company sent their first time application for Sponsorship License. (to get into the registry). I just read on this board that it take 3 to 4 months. Will I be cutting it really close or will it help if my company emails to the email addresses given in that post to expedite the process?

I just wish this to be a straightforward application. But never know, better be sure than sorry!

Thanks in advance [/list]

[swans]

1) if you are switiching to tier 2 from different immigration category like PSW after june 14th 2012 your job needs to be at nqf 6 level not 3 pal.

2) you dont have to work for 6months anymore to get unrestricted cos. if your employer successfully gets sponsor license A rating they can assign u unrestricted COS. you can get exemption from RLMT aswell.

3) regarding manatinanace your employer can certify the maintenance in the COS ( only A rating sponsors can do this). Otherwise you have to show 900 pounds balance for 90 days.

4) Sponso rlicense is taking longer time than usual. october is long way you have enough time do tour research and make sure you have all the documents.


First download tier 2 policy guidance and read through you will get all the answers for your question. if you still confused then u can ask some one here.