PSW to Tier 2 (General) NQF level 6 requirement

[a87m]

Hi I wanted to know is it only possible to get a tier 2(general) visa if the applicant have a job in NQF level 6?

I have a permanent job and can get a soc code as well but not sure if I will get a visa or not as from new rules applying from any other immigration catagorey into TIER 2 general requires the job level to be in NQF level 6. I am currently on PSW visa and my job catagorey falls in NQF 4.

If any one has information about this? Can I apply for tier 2 general visa??

[geriatrix]

A leave to enter / remain as a Tier 2 (General) can be granted only if the applicant meets all the requirements, one of which to be sponsored for a job at NQF 6 level.

This is not the "only" requirement that an applicant needs to fulfill, but one of them.

[a87m]

A leave to enter / remain as a Tier 2 (General) can be granted only if the applicant meets all the requirements, one of which to be sponsored for a job at NQF 6 level.

This is not the "only" requirement that an applicant needs to fulfill, but one of them.

I meet all the rest requirements and I am qualified at NQF level 7, we do get graduates from graduate scheme in the same job role. But I don't know the reason UKBA has not clearly mentioned this job role in the discription and it falls in NQF 4 or 3 level.

If these jobs are not NQF 6 level than its not possible for these companies to recruit graduates from all over country through mass job advertisement Under graduate scheme!

[Greenie]

If these jobs are not NQF 6 level than its not possible for these companies to recruit graduates from all over country through mass job advertisement Under graduate scheme!

No, they can recruit graduates to a NQF 4 role, they just can't sponsor them under tier 2.

[a87m]

If these jobs are not NQF 6 level than its not possible for these companies to recruit graduates from all over country through mass job advertisement Under graduate scheme!

No, they can recruit graduates to a NQF 4 role, they just can't sponsor them under tier 2.

Thanks for reply. All companies put a restriction of 2:1 degree in graduation for a graduate scheme in the same job role I am working in, so this job role automatically falls in NQF level 6. And Ukba states that the list is not updated on the top of SOC Template.

[Greenie]

just because an employer wants a graduate for a role, does not make the role NQF 6.

[a87m]

just because an employer wants a graduate for a role, does not make the role NQF 6.

Thanks for replying. So the list Ukba has published is being determined by them that what job falls in NQF 6 level? But I have seen that only IT and engineering jobs have been put in NQF 6 level. Many social sciences jobs have been ignored and not being mentioned in Rest of NQF 6 level list. UKBA it self says that list is not upto date.