Tier 2 Employer Switch

[minnadbs]

Background Information
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Current Tier 2 start : 01/07/2011

Current Tier 2 Expiry : 31/07/2014

Notice period for leaving Job : 3 Months



Question : If i switch job and apply for new tier 2 :

1. Will I be issued a new BRP and also retain the old BRP till I am working for the old employer( serving notice period) or when issuing the new BRP UKBA will retain old BRP ?

2. If they do retain the old BRP then how can I show valid status as the new BRP will have a future start date.

3. Current Tier 2 is for 3 years + 1 month , Extension will give me additional 2 years. If switching jobs how long will the new Tier 2 be valid for ? 3 years 1 month again ?

3. Based on the start date of 1 July 2011 when can I apply for ILR ( if i switch jobs)? Is it total 5 years under Tier 2 as changing employers does not impact this clause or switching employer impacts the 5 year duration eligibility for ILR ?

4. Is it advisable to travel outside UK after I have resigned from 1st employer but not started work with the new employer ? Can i face problems at airport ?

Thanks in advance for taking out time and replying.

[helloChap]

Please find my answer inline from whatever I have gone through.

Background Information
----------------------------

Current Tier 2 start : 01/07/2011

Current Tier 2 Expiry : 31/07/2014

Notice period for leaving Job : 3 Months



Question : If i switch job and apply for new tier 2 :

1. Will I be issued a new BRP and also retain the old BRP till I am working for the old employer( serving notice period) or when issuing the new BRP UKBA will retain old BRP ?

- Yes new BRP will be given and UKBA will retain/ destroy old BRP once visa is granted
2. If they do retain the old BRP then how can I show valid status as the new BRP will have a future start date.
- Not sure, I applied for switch after completing my notice.

3. Current Tier 2 is for 3 years + 1 month , Extension will give me additional 2 years. If switching jobs how long will the new Tier 2 be valid for ? 3 years 1 month again ?


3. Based on the start date of 1 July 2011 when can I apply for ILR ( if i switch jobs)? Is it total 5 years under Tier 2 as changing employers does not impact this clause or switching employer impacts the 5 year duration eligibility for ILR ?
- switching employer doesn't impact

4. Is it advisable to travel outside UK after I have resigned from 1st employer but not started work with the new employer ? Can i face problems at airport ?
- If you have your new BRP card and appointment letter, it shouldn't be a problem

Thanks in advance for taking out time and replying.