Hello,
I've been a lurker in this forum for quite some time, but now I feel I should state my situation and ask a few questions. I am a software developer and I've received a job offer from an UK company (obviously ) around May. They proceeded with the application of a work permit and, after a long long wait, the Home Office declined the permit stating that the company had not tried enough to find a worker from inside the UK. The company's immigration lawyer told me this was a bit strange, since they have a very thorough interview process and have gone through quite a lot of candidates before me, so they have re-applied for the work permit with more documentation to prove the case.
So, I wondering if anyone have advices about my situation. I've been eagerly awaiting for months and I was clearly disappointed at the first decline, and I am sure the lawyer in my case did everything he could at the time. My questions are mostly:
- Is it that hard to get permits for the IT field?
- Do I really have a chance with the second application, after the first being denied?
- Anyone had a similar experience and still got the work permit?
- I've read somewhere that 90% of times it should take about 15 days to reach a decision about the work permit. Is that still the case?
Thanks in advance, and let me know if you think I should further clarify my situation!
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