Current employment tier 2 ict dep to t2 General

[prisingh]

hi all,

i am on dependent visa ict and working in a permanent job. Planning to apply for tier 2 general but need to understand the time line for resigning the job

My notice period is 1 month. So by when should i be relieved from from current job ?

Can i give notice once if get my new COS and wait 1 month to go out of country to apply new visa ?

thanks

[CR001]

Is your current employer going to be your Tier 2 general sponsor??

[prisingh]

Is your current employer going to be your Tier 2 general sponsor??

hi cr001,

Nope as of now but have asked the same to current employer to when discussed about leaving the organisation.

So if the rules are different in case of same employee and a new employee ?

Thanks

[CR001]

You have to apply for Tier 2 general from your home country. If approved, your ICT dependent visa will be cancelled automatically and you can only return to the UK and work only for your tier 2 general sponsor.

You will therfore need to resign before you apply if it is not your current employer sponsoring your tier 2 general visa.

If your current employer is sponsoring you and have completed the full and proper RLMT process, then no need to resign.

[prisingh]

You have to apply for Tier 2 general from your home country. If approved, your ICT dependent visa will be cancelled automatically and you can only return to the UK and work only for your tier 2 general sponsor.

You will therfore need to resign before you apply if it is not your current employer sponsoring your tier 2 general visa.

If your current employer is sponsoring you and have completed the full and proper RLMT process, then no need to resign.

Ok so considering the new employers scenario:
1. Wait till COS is assigned from the new employer
2. Give notice period to current company wait for 1 month. Go to home country after 1 month as cos is valid for 3 months. (i think so) and apply for the t2 general.
3. come back on new visa and join the new company.

If the above is correct from what i understood ??

[CR001]

Correct yes.

[prisingh]

Correct yes.

Thanks ...

[prisingh]

Correct yes.

ok. will continue here.. please merge the post from other thread to here if possible.

so i got more confused..

if i get my t2 2019 - the salary is 37k. valid for ilr is 35800...

at the end of 5 years - 2024 - the ilr valid salary is 40k. but i am on 39k.. so am i eligible as i got into job when salary was 37k..

[CR001]

For ILR you must meet the salary set for ILR or what your SOC is, whichever is higher. If you don't meet the ILR requirement, you will be refused.

No one can say what the rules in 2024 will be.

[prisingh]

For ILR you must meet the salary set for ILR or what your SOC is, whichever is higher. If you don't meet the ILR requirement, you will be refused.

No one can say what the rules in 2024 will be.

ok so at the time of getting the t2 general that matter and nothing about future increase or decrease ...
is there a page where i can see the SOC and the set salary on UKVI ? Tried google but did not get authenticate source ..

thanks

Edit: got it on this forum FAQ... thanks

[prisingh]

Hi
So the circle around my sponsorship is going round and round.
I am on dependent visa and my current employer is ready to do my t2 General.

So I have below questions
- does it require rlmt?
- do I have to go to my home country for applying or it can be in country?
- is there any benefit of the current employer doing t2 General in terms of process or anything?

Thanks

[CR001]

Hi
So the circle around my sponsorship is going round and round.
I am on dependent visa and my current employer is ready to do my t2 General.

So I have below questions
- does it require rlmt?
- do I have to go to my home country for applying or it can be in country?
- is there any benefit of the current employer doing t2 General in terms of process or anything?

Thanks

1. Yes rlmt is required if not a shortage occupation.

2. You have to apply from your home country as already advised in may, nothing has changed regarding this.

3. Not sure what you mean by this?? All sponsors have to follow the same process and rules.

[prisingh]

Ah.. Got it... By question 3 I meant that if current employer do the t2 g.. Is there any benefit in terms of process.. But as u said it is treated in similar manner.. So that cleared too..

Thanks

[prisingh]

and another cirlce..

so if a company has applied for COS and assigned
1. how long any other company cannot assign cos in my name when one cos is valid ?
2. can the previous cos issuer inform UKVI to cancel the cos and then i can apply for new one ?

Thanks

[CR001]

1. how long any other company cannot assign cos in my name when one cos is valid ?
2. can the previous cos issuer inform UKVI to cancel the cos and then i can apply for new one ?

The employer has to withdraw the CoS before a new employer can assign another CoS to you. RLMT needs to be done and the RCoS request goes into the monthly allocation meeting.

[prisingh]

1. how long any other company cannot assign cos in my name when one cos is valid ?
2. can the previous cos issuer inform UKVI to cancel the cos and then i can apply for new one ?

The employer has to withdraw the CoS before a new employer can assign another CoS to you. RLMT needs to be done and the RCoS request goes into the monthly allocation meeting.

cool.. and if the current employer do not withdraw cos.. the cos will auto expire if not used after 3 months ?

[CR001]

Presumably yes.

[prisingh]

Presumably yes.

thanks.. ok so no another query .. not sure should i open a new topic or continue here...
but cr if you feel it has to be seperate thread then please let me know.

T2 general requires english test thing.. NARIC is time consuming.. and i am in UK since last 3 years with T2 ict dependent. Do i earn point in the below bracket as i hold BRP in T2 ICT dependent category, plus have worked for 2 years too.. is BRP = work permit holder

159. You will be awarded 10 points for English language if you are applying for leave to remain
under Tier 2 (General) and you have previously been granted entry clearance, leave to
enter or leave to remain in any of the following categories:
• a Jewish Agency Employee,
• a Member of the Operational Ground Staff of an Overseas-owned Airline,
• a Minister of Religion, Missionary or Member of a Religious Order,
• a Work Permit Holder,
Tier 2 Policy Guidance (Version 03/2019) Page 41
• a Representative of an Overseas Newspaper, News Agency or Broadcasting
Organisation
AND you have not been granted leave in any other category other than Tier 2 (General), Tier
2 (Intra- Company Transfer) and those listed above under the Rules in place since 28
November 2008.

[CR001]

Presumably yes.

thanks.. ok so no another query .. not sure should i open a new topic or continue here...
but cr if you feel it has to be seperate thread then please let me know.

T2 general requires english test thing.. NARIC is time consuming.. and i am in UK since last 3 years with T2 ict dependent. Do i earn point in the below bracket as i hold BRP in T2 ICT dependent category, plus have worked for 2 years too.. is BRP = work permit holder

159. You will be awarded 10 points for English language if you are applying for leave to remain
under Tier 2 (General) and you have previously been granted entry clearance, leave to
enter or leave to remain in any of the following categories:
• a Jewish Agency Employee,
• a Member of the Operational Ground Staff of an Overseas-owned Airline,
• a Minister of Religion, Missionary or Member of a Religious Order,
• a Work Permit Holder,
Tier 2 Policy Guidance (Version 03/2019) Page 41
• a Representative of an Overseas Newspaper, News Agency or Broadcasting
Organisation
AND you have not been granted leave in any other category other than Tier 2 (General), Tier
2 (Intra- Company Transfer) and those listed above under the Rules in place since 28
November 2008.

You are PBS Dependent NOT a 'work permit holder' which is and was a specific visa category prior to the PBS route.

You need to meet the English requirement, otherwise you will get 0 points for English.

[prisingh]

ohhh.. so there goes another circle for NARIC and the medium of instruction in english certificate from mumbai university..

thanks cr

[CR001]

Or simply do the required English test.

[prisingh]

Or simply do the required English test.

yes that is what i am researching now .. and confused with it ..

so IELTS have two options

IELTS for UK Visas and Immigration fee and Life skills.. so i assume the first one is for t2 general.


or the IELTS in general will do for this ?

[prisingh]

Or simply do the required English test.

yes that is what i am researching now .. and confused with it ..

so IELTS have two options

IELTS for UK Visas and Immigration fee and Life skills.. so i assume the first one is for t2 general.


or the IELTS in general will do for this ?

aah got it finally.. it is ukvi one.. why on earth both are different...