Tier 2 change of employer timelines

[maverick.topgun1984]

Hi there,

I am offered a new job and the employer is willing to sponsor my Tier 2 visa. I am presently on a Tier 2 general visa and wanted to know how much time does it generally take from the date of submission. Also, can I continue working at my old employer till the time I get my new visa.

Thanks and Regards

[Someone83]

Do they have a license? If not, it will take a minimum of 6 months.

If they do have a license, perhaps someone else can answer that.

[Crofter]

Hi there,

I am offered a new job and the employer is willing to sponsor my Tier 2 visa. I am presently on a Tier 2 general visa and wanted to know how much time does it generally take from the date of submission. Also, can I continue working at my old employer till the time I get my new visa.

Thanks and Regards

I have recently changed employment and you can see the timeline in the in-country postal applications sticky thread for all such applications unless if you go for premium PEO service.

You can continue working for your current employers till you get approval and then the notice period.

Thanks

[physicskate]

Hi there,

I am offered a new job and the employer is willing to sponsor my Tier 2 visa. I am presently on a Tier 2 general visa and wanted to know how much time does it generally take from the date of submission. Also, can I continue working at my old employer till the time I get my new visa.

Thanks and Regards

I have been trying to change employers for quite some time. I was offered the job in April and gave notice (BIG MISTAKE, but I am a teacher, and you must give certain periods of notice). New job applied for sponsorship at the end of July. I had to leave my previous job at the end of August. We haven't heard a thing yet... I'm still expecting the whole process to take between 3-9 more months. This is ludicrous.

UKBA should be ashamed of itself. So many people are stuck in their jobs - my previous employer and sponsor was exploitative. Was I meant to stay there???

I do hope you have better luck!!!