Ok thanks for the clarification..

I understand they didnt exist in 2008. At the moment in 2009 are they considered the same , work permit = tier 2? i.e in my next renewal in June 2010 will it come back with tier 2 on it

thanks paperpusher..
So tier 2 and work permit are 2 different categories right?

thanks Jon,
this might be a silly question..but is there a difference between tier 2 and work permit, or are these the same? my visa category used to say work permit in 2006, when it was renewed in 2008 it said UKBA vulcan 2, so i dont understand what this means..?

does this mean if you had 2 years tier 2 WP and 3 years tier 1 visas..you would not qualify now?

Hi, Does anyone know what UKBA 'vulcan 2' stands for in the type of visa section of the UK visa. I came here in 2006 and had 'work permit' in the visa section on the passport, but after the renewal in 2008, the new visa says UKBA vulcan 2. I assume this is still a work permit and not any other categ...

Ok, so did they ask you to stay for a further 127-90 = 37 days and then apply? So i take it that you were out for 73 more days and hence your query is whether you need to stay 73+37=110 days before applying, right? I have been out for 104 continuous days and was wondering if I will be asked to stay ...

Were you paid in the UK or abroad during the 127 days you were away?
If abroad, Did the HO mention anything that you need to be concerned about?

Thanks pkumar.. I understand that immigration might be aware of such situations and that there are many with the similar cases (with minor differences). Was wondering if anyone has actually applied with such a background, I have described and have qualified? as I have been reading a few posts in the...

Hi, I had a query on the qualifying period for the ILR - number of days you can be away from the UK. I understand that there are certain number of days within the last 5 years that the applicant can be abroad on work or leisure. 225 for a WP/Tier 1? My query is as based on the scenario below, I have...

Hi, I had a query on the qualifying period for the ILR - number of days you can be away from the UK. I understand that there are certain number of days within the last 5 years that the applicant can be abroad on work or leisure. 225 for a WP/Tier 1? My query is as based on the scenario below, I have...