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jilly cooper wrote:I have been employed since August 2007 as a lecturer in a local college. I was about to apply for a new work permit and realise that it is actually non-transferrable (stupidity and ignorance). I alerted my employer and they told me to carry on teaching whilst applying for the work permit. Two weeks ago, I was informed that the application was denied. I asked for the letter and the HO said they need evidence that the post has been advertised. The application that was submitted was misleading. My employer tick Tier 1 instead of Tier 2. And they haven't filled in the most important section of the application. My previous work permit was on Tier 1 as it was on the Shortage Occupation List. And because of my own stupidity and ignorance, I have been using this work permit from one employer to another employer and nobody actually questioned it.
The problem is the HO doesn't know that I have been working there and the college seems not to willing to admit that its their fault as they haven't asked me for my eligibility. They re-submitted the applciation again. And they ended my contract on the basis that I dont have work permit but told me that they will give me the contract again once work permit has been issued.
I am really lost. And I am really glad I have found this forum. Can anyone out there suggest what would be the best way to get out of this mess?
I am getting worried and anxious. If I am talking nonsense, please do tell me so I can re-structure my post.
Thanks in advance.
try-one,try-one wrote:Jilly:
Please start by reading the current legal framework for Tier 1 and Tier 2 related permits; your chances of having a satisfactory outcome of this whole situation are determined by your understanding of the regulations.
- You have 28 days from the moment your Work Permit ceased to be valid; the 28 days apply for getting a new WP or leaving the country
- Your timeline is not clear and it would be useful if you clarify:
- When did you got the first Work Permit
- Validity of said work permit (when to when)
- When did you stopped working for Employer A - sponsor of WP
- Is August 2007 the date you started working for Employer B (college)
Initially, do you think you have high chances of getting the WP approved, after the college solves the problems (advertising and filling the empty part?)
What visa were you originally on? And could you type what is written on the sticker?jilly cooper wrote:"You are in a tight spot because you have been working illegaly in the UK since December 2004. If you have a work permit (the one that you use to come into the UK) it says it is not for any other employment on the back. "
I came here on a different visa, not on a work permit. The visa was just valid for one year. And so I thought the work permit that I got before the expiration of my first visa would suffice.
"Are you telling us that you thought your letter/permit that says 'Employer: A' meant you can work for X,Y and B or whoever, doing whatever (it appears your job has changed)? It was not even a niggle at the back of your mind?"
Yes, I thought that was the case. I have been reading the letter/permit and there was nothing in there that says I can only used this for Employer A.