Hi, Now that Britan has moved ahead to "Leave", does it help the people who are on Teir 2 General? I know few of my friends are on Tier 2 General and struggling badly to find a contract bcos Tier 2 General is not considered by almost all. Going forward will the T2G Main applicants be considered for ...

If my CoS & Visa get cancelled, should I not get a refund? As I will not be staying in the UK.

Hi,
I had got T2 General visa for 5 years in Jan 2016, now returning back to India due to personal reasons.
I had paid IHS Surcharge for three applicants including me (i.e. £3000). How should I ask for a refund on my return, what's the process. Can any one please advice?

Hi CR001, Sorry I wasn't aware of the rule of not posting info of solicitors. geriatrix was kind enough to answer my query, however I read here that a gap of 1.5 yrs can be covered by an advice from solicitor. As my case is quite similar to the one below. I thought to seek help from the same solicit...

Dear xs2jitender,

My case also has gaps, need to speak to a good lawyer/solicitor. Can I pl request you to share the details of your solicitor. You can either send details in your current post or send me a private message. Pl do the needful.
Thank you mate.

Cheers,
Vinzee

Thank you geriatrix.

Tried to make it more clear... Will aggregating the excess absences help in my case: Is there any possibility if I can apply for ILR either after aggregating excess absence? Can I go for 10 yr long period which will either be next year or in 2018. Kindly help and advice. Sharing the year and gaps. E...

I'm sorry, copy past from excel didnt work properly. It erased the ino... apologies. "ENTER DATE" "LEFT DATE" "Year of gap" "No of days gap" 18-Apr-07 17-Jun-07 2007 180 (WORK PERMIT VISA) 16-Feb-08 28-Mar-09 2008 46 (WORK VISA and MULTIPLE EXTENSIONS & NO VISA GAPs) 2009 182 (Tier 2 ICT and MULTIPL...

Hi, Will aggregating the excess absences help in my case: I have one gap of 180 days and a larger gap of more than 180 days in an entire year. As I was relocated to multiple countires on project assignments. I have returned back to UK last year. If I aggregate the absence, spend time for more than t...

Thank you CR001.

Can the employee continue to work in the UK for the same employeer and wait for 12 months to get over.
Once the 12 months are over, can the employee move from being T2G Dependant to T2G Main applicant? Is this a possible option? And yes for stamping employee needs to go to India for sure.

Moved from ICT to T2 gen Dependant on 28-Jan-2016.
28-Jan-2016 is visa start date on T2 Gen dependant.

Hi, A person who is in UK on a Tier 2 Gen Dependant can move to Tier 2 Gen Main applicant. The situation is as follows: 1) Employee currently working on a Tier 2 Gen Dependant visa. 2) His employer is ready to sponsor Tier 2 Gen, they need to do a RLMT. However are worried that the employee may not ...

You are right CR001. Request you to advice on the below as well please.

1) Shall I take help from an immigration consultant or its quite straight forward to make a switch within UK.
2) Do I need to again show the bank statements or I dont need to show funds this time as its a switch.

Cheers,
Vinzee

Thank you CR001.

Its a breather that I dont have to travel back. Will I be refunded the previously paid IHS as I did pay just 4 months ago. Or its all gone in UKBA's pocket .

Shall I take help from an immigration consultant or it quite straight forward to make a switch.

Cheers,
Vinzee

I'm currently on T2 General, have got another offer and they are ready to sponsor me. I have following queries, please advice: 1) New company is read to do RLMT and issue a new CoS. Do I need to go back to India to get new visa stamped or can I switch within the UK? 2) My current visa is for 5 yrs, ...

Hi All. My wife has arrived in UK with T2G visa. I'm currently on T2 ICT, planning to move as her dependent. I tried contacting an immigration consultant, they are charging me £999+vat as their service fee. Its too pricey to get a dependent visa. I need your advice on a descent immigration consultan...

Hi, I tried contacting an immigration consultants, they are charging me £999 + vat just to help in getting a T2G Dependent visa. I feel its way too high so would like to do it myself using the same day premium service. I need your advice on how to do it. My wife has received the T2G visa and she is ...

Hi Casa, Thanks for your response. Workaround I meant was to see if it ever appears after multiple login, something on those lines. Looks like the gov website is having problems in few departments. I tried to call them, however the automated message said they are away for christmas and new year. So ...

Hi All, I'm applying for the T2G through visa4uk website. I have taken an appointment as well. However, when I reached the "IHS" page to pay the Health Surcharge amount. There is no dropdown to select the "Title" which is a mandatory selection. I'm able to enter Start date and End date, however "Tit...

Thanks SamJe. Anyone else can advice on what needs to be done? What else I can ask the sponsor to do.

Hi All, My sponsor has issued a CoS which has below. However, he has issued a "Maintenance Letter". When I noticed and asked him to rectify, he said he cannot update the CoS but has updated the "sponsor Notes" saying to consider the Maintenance Letter. Is it ok? Tick to confirm the sponsor certifies...

Moonlight55 - Thank you.

Hi, I have received a CoS from my employer, by mistake they have mentioned the old passport no. However, recently I have got my passport renewed. Employer says, they have given some "Sponsor notes" on the CoS system, dont know what this means. Is that ok? Can I still carry my old & new passport whil...

Hi All,

Can any one share more info on this, as there is a lot of confusion about applying within UK or going back to India for stamping. Pl advice.