For Tier 2 General visas, the NI Number is issued automatically when they apply for the visa, even if applying outside the UK, the NI number is issued and printed on their BRP. I am not familiar or heard of the same procedure for Tier 5. I see, there might be hope then. My friend actually was told ...

A friend of mine who just went for an interview at the visa centre was told that by the lady there. The NI number needs to be on the back of the BRP. He was applying for Tier 2 visa, but it seems the process for the two are almost identical. It is ridiculous that this is not mentioned anywhere on t...

Useful to state which category of Tier 5 you are applying for :idea: :idea: Tier 5 Temporary Worker- Government Authorised Exchange that apparently the new BRP will only be issued when you have a national insurance number Really, where did you read that?? Link?? A friend of mine who just went for a...

So it's been a seriously frustrating summer looking for jobs and applying for a visa switch in the UK after graduation. Ended up getting a job offer two weeks ago with an external tier 5 sponsor who has just issued me with their sponsorship confirmation yesterday when my Tier 4 visa expires on monda...