Evidence of eligibility for shortage skill based Tier 2 visa

Hi members,

I am not able to get information on UKBA website or this forum regarding my query below. Apologies if this is already answered elsewhere.

What evidence does UKBA need to verify whether:
1. a candidate who has applied for a particular shortage skill, does possess that skill.
2. The employer does work in the field of that particular shortage skill.

I want to be sure while filing my Tier 2 General visa application so that I can furnish all details to avoid rejection or delayed decision.

Thanks

Well, the onus lies on the employer to ensure that they hire the right candidate with the right skill and experience. You need not submit any documentation along with your application.

HO has various ways to validate the employer's credibility and needs:
1. They ask detailed company profile in the area they work along with their financials.
2. They visit the company on a regular basis to conduct audits to ensure that all the paperwork is correctly maintained.
3. I know HO does surprise visits as well to validate employer's genuiness.

Hence, the employer's licence is at risk if he does not follow the rules & regulations of Home office. If employer's licence is cancelled, it will have an impact on you as well.

Thanks moonlight55 for the detailed reply.

Unfortunately, my sponsor was unsuccessful in getting the CoS allocated for me. I don't know the reason and don't know whether they are going to try again next month.

Can I ask what the shortage occupation category you were in?

2136 programmers and software development professionals

2136 Programmers and software development professionals

ONLY the following jobs in this occupation code [are shortage occupations]:
 the following jobs in visual effects and 2D/3D computer animation for the film, television or video games sectors:
- software developer
- shader writer
- games designer
 the following jobs in the electronics system industry:
- driver developer
- embedded communications engineer

Yes that's right and I fulfill these requirements since I have 2D graphic skills too but the reason CoS was not granted (I got to know this later) is that my sponsor was inquired by the home office for some detailed document but the sponsor failed to reply in time.