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Garden Leave and Tier2 Visa upon resignation

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Garden Leave and Tier2 Visa upon resignation

Post by vishaluponzero » Tue Apr 05, 2016 9:10 pm

Hello

My current Tier2 General Visa ends on 11th June 2016
Due to some circumstances I resigned on 11th March 2016 and agreed with the employer to be placed under 3 month Garden Leave (full salary paid until 10th of June)

After going through some posts in the Forum I am confused about following 2 things

1- Since I am being paid full salary till 10th June - will this date be considered by the UKBA as the last date of employment so that I get more 60 days time in UK (so I can stay till August 2016)?

2- Or since I resigned on 11th MArch - will this mean I can only stay until 10th May?

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Re: Garden Leave and Tier2 Visa upon resignation

Post by moonlight55 » Tue Apr 05, 2016 11:58 pm

Normally, folks will have 60 days from their curtailment letter date in case their visa is valid for more than 6 months. In your case, since your visa itself is expiring in Jun-2016, HO will not curtail your leave. You can remain in UK only until your current visa is valid.

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Re: Garden Leave and Tier2 Visa upon resignation

Post by vishaluponzero » Wed Apr 06, 2016 12:32 am

So there is no way to get any extension beyond Jun then?

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Re: Garden Leave and Tier2 Visa upon resignation

Post by CR001 » Wed Apr 06, 2016 8:31 am

You can only get another visa if you find a new Tier 2 G sponsor. You won't be able to extend your current visa.
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Re: Garden Leave and Tier2 Visa upon resignation

Post by vishaluponzero » Wed Apr 06, 2016 11:43 am

Thanks a lot for both the answers.

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