Can I apply for a work permit?

[zebra3]

I have a pending application FLR(M) marriage, can I ask my solicitor to write to home office and ask if I can get a work permit while they are looking at my case?

My solicitor said it may take up to 2 years to get to hear anything from the HO other than the ackoledgement letters and any other info they may request.

I have submitted the form in Nov 08

Thanks for you help

Zebra3

[Wanderer]

I have a pending application FLR(M) marriage, can I ask my solicitor to write to home office and ask if I can get a work permit while they are looking at my case?

My solicitor said it may take up to 2 years to get to hear anything from the HO other than the ackoledgement letters and any other info they may request.

I have submitted the form in Nov 08

Thanks for you help

Zebra3

For what skills?

[zebra3]

as part of my marriage, if the application is accepted they will automatically give me the right to work as I am married to a british citizen?
I thought I just ask if I have an FLR M application pending and while I am waiting can I ask if I can work.

Thanks

[PaperPusher]

A work permit is a type of leave for employment, I do not think you want apply for that. See your solicitor and discuss if you can ask for permission to work becuase you have no permission to work (or be in the UK)