Tier 2 Change of Employer

[jeevan264]

Hi All,
I have recently applied for my change of employer Tier 2 General visa, everything went fine and i got a letter from Home office saying it has been granted. Now i am in the process of discussion with my current employer to start the exit process and they want to retain me by offering better package than what i have been offered from new employer.

What are my options if i want to continue with my current employer, is it possible? if possible, what should i do to continue with my current employer?

Any inputs appreciated.

Thanks

[UKLL]

Hi All,
I have recently applied for my change of employer Tier 2 General visa, everything went fine and i got a letter from Home office saying it has been granted. Now i am in the process of discussion with my current employer to start the exit process and they want to retain me by offering better package than what i have been offered from new employer.

What are my options if i want to continue with my current employer, is it possible? if possible, what should i do to continue with my current employer?

Any inputs appreciated.

Thanks

Your new visa for your new employer has been granted, this means your visa for your current employer has been cancelled. You must not work for your current employer from the start day stated on your CoS.

You can continue to work for your current employer by
1. 20 hours supplementary work, provided same SOC and same professional level as per requirement
2. Your current employer undertakes and completes a new RMLT for the job and hire you back (if you are the successful candidate) and you apply for a new Tier 2 Change of Employer.

[jeevan264]

Thanks for the reply UKLL, had a chat with the HR of my current employer, they say it is possible to cancel either of the visa after speaking to the legal team, just wanted to double check with you, is there a link from home office which explains the process for this scenario.

Thanks again for the response.

[jd123]

Hi,

UKLL is right. The moment you get your new visa from new employer, your visa with previous employer is cancelled. You cannot work for your previous employer.

[UKLL]

Thanks for the reply UKLL, had a chat with the HR of my current employer, they say it is possible to cancel either of the visa after speaking to the legal team, just wanted to double check with you, is there a link from home office which explains the process for this scenario.

Thanks again for the response.

I don't think the "legal team" is right, but you can ring Home Office