switching from skilled worker visa

[swopneel]

Hello Folks,
I have submitted the application for skilled worker visa dependent; I have applied by switching from skilled worker visa to skilled worker dependent and waiting for the decision now; However my previous skilled worker visa is still valid.
Could I resign from my current sponsor and work as a dependent visa holder while application is in still in process without decision?

[lolo2]

You only can work for your current employer who is sponsoring the SW visa.

If you resign you need to wait until the new SW dependant visa is approved to work elsewhere. You cannot work for another employer while this application is pending.

Also note that with this change from SW main applicant to SW dependant the clock will reset to zero if you wish to apply for ILR under this route in the future.

[swopneel]

Could I resign while waiting for the decision? While they make the decision, would they consider about my current employer's payroll is getting paid or not?

As I might not get paid once resigned.

Thanks!

[CR001]

You can resign and serve your notice. This has no impact on the dependent visa application.

Just remember once you leave your skilled worker sponsored job, you are unable to do any work until you get your dependent visa.