Tier 2 (General) to Tier 5 YMS Cooling off period?

natalie1139 · Post by **natalie1139** » Tue Dec 06, 2016 12:45 pm

Hi,

My situation is quite complex, so any help is appreciated!

Here is my current situation:
- Australian
- Currently on Tier 2 (General) visa
- Would like to switch to Tier 5 Youth Mobility visa for more flexibility in job opportunities (I can travel back to Australia and apply from there)
> How long does it take to cancel my Tier 2 visa? I have read it can take up to 3 months; will i be denied a Tier 5 visa if my Tier 2 is still active?
> My passport only has three blank pages left. I can apply for a new passport under my married name (will this cause any issues with my visa application?)

My husband:
- Australian
- 1 year left on Tier 5 YMS
> Would it be possible for him to become a dependent on my Tier 5 visa once his visa expires?

We're not planning to stay long term; we'd ideally like the option to stay for 6 months after my husband's visa expiry.

Many thanks!

CR001 · Post by **CR001** » Tue Dec 06, 2016 1:03 pm

I will answer what I can in red below.

natalie1139 wrote:Hi,

My situation is quite complex, so any help is appreciated!

Here is my current situation:
- Australian
- Currently on Tier 2 (General) visa
- Would like to switch to Tier 5 Youth Mobility visa for more flexibility in job opportunities (I can travel back to Australia and apply from there)
> How long does it take to cancel my Tier 2 visa? I have read it can take up to 3 months; will i be denied a Tier 5 visa if my Tier 2 is still active? As soon as you leave your employment with the Tier 2 Sponsor, they are obliged to inform HO and your visa will be cancelled.
> My passport only has three blank pages left. I can apply for a new passport under my married name (will this cause any issues with my visa application?)

My husband:
- Australian
- 1 year left on Tier 5 YMS
> Would it be possible for him to become a dependent on my Tier 5 visa once his visa expires? Tier 5 YMS does not permit dependents as far as I am aware. They have to apply separately on their own.

We're not planning to stay long term; we'd ideally like the option to stay for 6 months after my husband's visa expiry.

Many thanks!

Frontier Mole · Post by **Frontier Mole** » Tue Dec 06, 2016 11:26 pm

In essence you can switch to T5 YMS but it will make no difference to your husband as he can not be your dependent on a T5 YMS.
So his stay in the U.K. Is limited to his current visa expiry.
Best option is to remain on Tier2 and husband becomes your dependent under that visa. Restricts your working but allows him to carry on as if under T5YMS

natalie1139 · Post by **natalie1139** » Thu Dec 08, 2016 11:15 am

Thanks CR001 and Frontier Mole!

natalie1139 · Post by **natalie1139** » Wed Dec 14, 2016 12:48 pm

Hi,

I am aware that there is a 12 month cooling off period going form a Tier 2 to another Tier 2 visa. Is anyone aware if this cooling off period applies if i want to go home to Australia and apply for a Tier 5 YMS visa?

Many thanks,
Natalie

CR001 · Post by **CR001** » Wed Dec 14, 2016 12:58 pm

Not applicable as far as I am aware, it is specific to Tier 2.

natalie1139 · Post by **natalie1139** » Thu Dec 15, 2016 11:10 am

Thanks again!

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