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Unemployment while on unmarried partner visa

Post by User1989 » Mon Jun 07, 2021 3:01 pm

Hi,

I am on Tier2-ICT visa at the moment and currently in process of switching to the unmarried partner visa. The idea is to switch before my Tier2-ICT visa expires.
I wonder if and when I can quit my job if the application to the unmarried partner visa is successful. In other words, can I be unemployed after I switch and if so, then for how long?

Thank you!

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Re: Unemployment while on unmarried partner visa

Post by CR001 » Mon Jun 07, 2021 3:17 pm

There is no mandatory requirement to be employed on an unmarried partner visa.
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Re: Unemployment while on unmarried partner visa

Post by User1989 » Mon Jun 07, 2021 3:25 pm

Thank you! this is good to know and definitely a huge relief :)
By any chance do you know how far in advance shall I inform my current employer that I am going to switch to another visa type or does it depend on my company policy rather than immigration regulations?

Lastly, should I wish to stay employed with my current company after I switch and they wish to keep me what are the implications from HO perspective?

Thank you again for your help!
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Re: Unemployment while on unmarried partner visa

Post by CR001 » Mon Jun 07, 2021 3:28 pm

You are over thinking.

You need to inform your employer once you have your new brp so they can update their records. Your tier 2 ict visa gets cancelled when another visa is granted

Any terms of your employment is irrelevant to immigration.
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Re: Unemployment while on unmarried partner visa

Post by User1989 » Mon Jun 07, 2021 3:29 pm

Amazing! thank you!

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