Job Offer: Advice Needed

[i_love_england]

Hi,

I have just graduated from a UK university and my Student Visa expires in Jan'09. However, I have been applying for jobs and I am likely to be offered a job this coming monday (based on the feedback from the company).

However, the problem is, I am still on a student visa and in order to apply for a "post study work" visa, there is a min. requirement of £800 in your bank account for the last 3 months. I did not bother to maintain this earlier. However, I have now deposited £1500 in my account.

Now, this particular company is not likely to apply for a work permit (even though it is a fortune 500 company and hence there is a very small possibility that I may be able to negotiate this), and as I cannot apply for the post work study visa, I was just wondering if I am given a job offer, can I start before I have the post study work visa. I feel that if I have to wait for the 3 months the co. would withdraw the offer, as they need someone to start ASAP.

Any advice would be most appreciated as I feel like after so much hard work applying for jobs, I may end up losing my offer.

[GIMS]

What do you mean you cant apply with 1500 pounds in your account?
That is more than enough.
Until end October 2008, you only need a one off amount of 800 pounds, as its a Transitional period.
Check the PSW section on the UKBA->Working in the UK.