Offer from one of the Big4

kchk · Post by **kchk** » Wed Dec 19, 2018 4:41 am

Dear all

I am fortunate enough to get an offer from one of the Big4 firm in London. However due to the late start date of the employment, they can only initiate the visa process in jan 2019.

Because my position (audit senior associate) is not in shortage list and I believe that the position opening is always up on their official website, therefore I am just a little bit worried about if this position can really pass the RLMT.

I would like to know if I should worry about it? Or I should trust them and everything should be fine because they are Big4 and experienced in this process?

applejuice · Post by **applejuice** » Wed Dec 19, 2018 8:25 am

Hi kchk, may I ask the visa you need to apply is Restricted Cos or unrestricted cos? Is the company willing to offer the job and sponsor Restricted cos for you? I am in the similar situation like you so hope to know more about it. Thank you.

kchk · Post by **kchk** » Wed Dec 19, 2018 8:54 am

applejuice wrote: ↑
Wed Dec 19, 2018 8:25 am
Hi kchk, may I ask the visa you need to apply is Restricted Cos or unrestricted cos? Is the company willing to offer the job and sponsor Restricted cos for you? I am in the similar situation like you so hope to know more about it. Thank you.

Thanks for replying. I need to apply Restriced COS and they are willing to sponsor it. The offer letter is issued by them as well. I am just waiting them to start the visa process.

How is your situation?

applejuice · Post by **applejuice** » Wed Dec 19, 2018 10:08 am

My position is a less senior level and I am currently not in the uk. I am still waiting for interview invitation. Although the company can sponsor visa, I am not very sure if they would consider me with other local candidates equally. Do you have any tips for my case? Thank you.

In your case, as long as you and the company have signed the job contact, they can't withdraw normally. My friend who got a offer before told me there is terms in the contract to protect job seeker's rights. So as long as you have accepted the offer, it should be no problem.

kchk · Post by **kchk** » Wed Dec 19, 2018 10:36 am

applejuice wrote: ↑
Wed Dec 19, 2018 10:08 am
My position is a less senior level and I am currently not in the uk. I am still waiting for interview invitation. Although the company can sponsor visa, I am not very sure if they would consider me with other local candidates equally. Do you have any tips for my case? Thank you.

In your case, as long as you and the company have signed the job contact, they can't withdraw normally. My friend who got a offer before told me there is terms in the contract to protect job seeker's rights. So as long as you have accepted the offer, it should be no problem.

I think you should consider what is the strength (eg. special exposure? leadership skills and experience, etc.) and show it to the interviewer. Especially you are applying for less senior level position, just act positively during the interview then it should be fine.

When did your friend get the offer? your friend successfully got the T2 visa?

applejuice · Post by **applejuice** » Wed Dec 19, 2018 10:55 am

My friend got tier4 visa. she got an offer from one big4 and she accepted. but then she got another job later from another big4 which she wanted more. I remembered she shared her worries about pulling back the first offer...she said accepting offer means employer and employee both need to carry out the contact...so I think you don't need to worry too much. as far as i know, restricted cos application should be submitted to govt before 5th of every month. I think your employer is waiting to apply for your cos by January 5th. and as for the job advertisement still on the web, my guess is they need to post the job for at least 28 days which is the requirement from govt.

Did you apply for the job from outside uk or in the uk?

kchk · Post by **kchk** » Wed Dec 19, 2018 2:40 pm

I see, i think it is much more easier for switching from T4 to T2.

I applied the job outside the UK.

kchk · Post by **kchk** » Fri Dec 21, 2018 11:39 am

Dear all

Is there any one in this forum had encountered this situation like me before?

I cannot express how I feel now, because it seems that what i can do now is just waiting...

CR001 · Post by **CR001** » Fri Dec 21, 2018 11:48 am

Why do you believe your situation is unique?? It is not.

They cannot apply to HO for a RCoS before January as they have to apply in time to be included in the monthly allocation meeting which takes place on the 11th or 12 each month. There is no special process for a 'big 4' company. They have to follow the same rules and processes as everyone else. Only once the RCoS is approved by HO, can YOU start the visa process in your home country.

Hopefully the RLMT was completed and ended BEFORE you were offered the job and not done AFTER simply to meet the 'RLMT done' requirement.

okigen68 · Post by **okigen68** » Thu Jan 03, 2019 8:31 pm

Hi, I have obtained/changed Tier 2 visas 3 times as an audit grad/senior with 2 practices so far, the last one was just 6 months ago with no issue. Big 4 are very professional about this, they have their own legal firm for this kind of thing, or in some cases partner with a specialist. So if they said they would do it then you don't need to worry too much.

If still concerned, you can ring up their immigration lawyer (they will contact you shortly before starting your apllication). If you don't have their contacts yet, you can explain the your concerns to HR (the onboarding team) or even request to talk with a global mobility manager who oversees the visa process for new joiners.

The shortage list, if I remember correctly, can give you some benefits, but anyway I got two COS just fine without it.

Congrats on your offer

kchk · Post by **kchk** » Fri Jan 04, 2019 11:44 am

CR001 wrote: ↑
Fri Dec 21, 2018 11:48 am
Why do you believe your situation is unique?? It is not.

They cannot apply to HO for a RCoS before January as they have to apply in time to be included in the monthly allocation meeting which takes place on the 11th or 12 each month. There is no special process for a 'big 4' company. They have to follow the same rules and processes as everyone else. Only once the RCoS is approved by HO, can YOU start the visa process in your home country.

Hopefully the RLMT was completed and ended BEFORE you were offered the job and not done AFTER simply to meet the 'RLMT done' requirement.

Thanks for your reply. I am just so worried about the process so I asked if anyone here have gone through all the parts with similar background (including job position and potential employer). Please forgive me.

I also confirmed with them that the RLMT for the position has already been done. So wish me luck!

kchk · Post by **kchk** » Fri Jan 04, 2019 11:49 am

okigen68 wrote: ↑
Thu Jan 03, 2019 8:31 pm
Hi, I have obtained/changed Tier 2 visas 3 times as an audit grad/senior with 2 practices so far, the last one was just 6 months ago with no issue. Big 4 are very professional about this, they have their own legal firm for this kind of thing, or in some cases partner with a specialist. So if they said they would do it then you don't need to worry too much.

If still concerned, you can ring up their immigration lawyer (they will contact you shortly before starting your apllication). If you don't have their contacts yet, you can explain the your concerns to HR (the onboarding team) or even request to talk with a global mobility manager who oversees the visa process for new joiners.

The shortage list, if I remember correctly, can give you some benefits, but anyway I got two COS just fine without it.

Congrats on your offer

Thanks okigen

I am so happy to hear your experience! You make me feel more comfortable. The onboarding team is working on my case now.

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