wp transfer query

wpp · Post by **wpp** » Tue Aug 09, 2005 3:19 pm

Hi all,
I am on Tier 1 workpermit for last 3 years. If i transfer my workpermit to another company how long it takes for work permit application, and which form to fill in .
Thanks

Smit · Post by **Smit** » Tue Aug 09, 2005 3:45 pm

You can't transfer a work permit and remember it is the employer and not the employee who has to apply. Your new employer will have to follow the normal work permit application procedure (I believe the form is WP1). Tier 1 applications are not subject to advertising rules, they have to qualify all other criteria.

wpp · Post by **wpp** » Tue Aug 09, 2005 3:49 pm

hey thanks for reply,
I understand that new employer has to submit application. The problem is as most employers are reluctant to apply for visa, they asked me for information. they asked me how much it costs and how long it takes. I told them it takes less than a week and cost around 100 pounds, Am I right???
And i told them its a simple transfer application as WP already have my details ,they need the new company details so it should be straight forward.Is that the case??? So they have to fill in WP1 form
thanks

Smit · Post by **Smit** » Tue Aug 09, 2005 4:13 pm

wpp,

Each work permit application is treated on its merits, the fact that your previous employer successfully obtained a work permit for you does not guarantee you will be successful the second time. The only way of finding out is after lodging the application.

Please check out the WP(UK) website for information on work permit applications: http://www.workingintheuk.gov.uk/workin ... rmits.html?

The fee is £153 plus further fees for FLR(IED) of £335 for postal applications or £500 for PEO applications.

wpp · Post by **wpp** » Tue Aug 09, 2005 4:16 pm

hi thanks
well if the new application is not approved for some reason , I still got my old job,so thats not a problem .What is this FLR(IED) never heard of it before, I bin on work permit for more than 3 years ,I never had FLR(IED) ,do i need it wen i transfer wp.THnaks

olisun · Post by **olisun** » Tue Aug 09, 2005 4:43 pm

u CANNOT transfer a wp, u have to apply for a new one

wpp · Post by **wpp** » Tue Aug 09, 2005 4:50 pm

yea but work permit already have my details, so its going to be processed quickly i think, obviously its a new application ,but im still wondering what FLR(IED) is. Do i need it for new application . I dont have it at the moment tho.thanks

olisun · Post by **olisun** » Tue Aug 09, 2005 4:51 pm

FLR = Further leave to remain

Once your WP is approved u need to fill a form and then the HO will decide whether you can continue your stay in britain

wpp · Post by **wpp** » Tue Aug 09, 2005 5:05 pm

thanks for the info
I changed my job earllier too, that time i sent my passport along with my WP application and they put a stamp on it, So now they dont do this anymore. Thats why i never knew about FLR.
Anyways any idea on how long it takes once the new company applies for WP,
Thanks

olisun · Post by **olisun** » Tue Aug 09, 2005 5:08 pm

if the company's papers are all in order and if they have applied for WP recently then it should be within a week or else the HO keep or asking for information and they have a deadline set.

if all the "required / correct" information is not sent with the time frame then it may be rejected

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wp transfer query

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hi thanks ,clarification