Is Software engineers allowed to get Tier 2 General VISA

Hi,

An UK based company is ready to sponsor me. I heard recently that software engineers are not given work permit in Tier 2 general category. I don't have masters but 7+ yrs of experience.

The UKBA point calculator shows me eligible.

Can I go ahead and submit for the VISA.

Thanks in advance

P.S: I am not sure whether this post is in the correct category. Pls guide me to existing post if any..

kaizen wrote:Hi,

An UK based company is ready to sponsor me. I heard recently that software engineers are not given work permit in Tier 2 general category. I don't have masters but 7+ yrs of experience.

The UKBA point calculator shows me eligible.

Can I go ahead and submit for the VISA.

Thanks in advance

P.S: I am not sure whether this post is in the correct category. Pls guide me to existing post if any..

1. If the calculator u can then u can apply.
2. Please also use CODE OF PRACTICE list to check u job and the eligibility.

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/emplo ... fpractice/

As ash786 suggested.. before your Employer with sponser license goes and applies for Certificate of Sponsership.. pls make sure your job title/salary is as per the CODE OF PRACTICE where most of the applicants gets rejected and loose time and money..

Yes they is allowed.


Just has to be advertised for 4 weeks and have no EU responses that are suitable.