Worried about employment during overstay
Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2018 12:35 am
I need some advice please.
I’ve been in the UK for 11 odd years. It’s been almost 1 year since I have IRL. I’m about to apply for BC, but I have a shady period during my stay here. Despite my IRL is completely legit, I understand what’s legit for IRL is different from naturalisation application. Here’s my background:
I paid all taxes (even during period in question), no public funds
Never been declared bankruptcy or arrested otherwise.
I think I might have overstayed and have worked legally during August 2010 and September 2011 with Employer B. Does this means I would fail the good character requirements within 10 years despite I’m disclosing my employment history? Should I take the chance to apply now hoping someone won’t cross reference the dates with employment or should I wait until September 2021 to apply?
Also, I had my Life in the UK test in 2017 would this still be valid if I choose to wait until 2021 to apply?
I’m so confused, I've waited so long but yet feel too far! Any advice or someone who had similar experiences appreciated.
I’ve been in the UK for 11 odd years. It’s been almost 1 year since I have IRL. I’m about to apply for BC, but I have a shady period during my stay here. Despite my IRL is completely legit, I understand what’s legit for IRL is different from naturalisation application. Here’s my background:
- I originally came to the UK on a Working Holiday visa from Canada in Feb 2007
- I had a Work Permit in Nov 2008 with Employer A
- In August 2010, I was bullied at Employer A and was unlawfully dismissed dispite I was the one being bullied. They sent me a p45 but never notified UK Border Agency. I never filled law suit for my unlawful dismissal due to fear of deportation and tried to look for new sponsor quickly. I was still freelancing with Employer A for a few years after this but not as full time employee.
- I then started freelancing through an agency Employer B in October 2010 (period in question begins)
Through Employer B (the freelancing agency) led to working for Employer C (still paid by Employer B until Tier 2 granted) in January 2011.
- Tier 2 (General) was granted with Employer C in September 2011. The visa has took a long time due to with legal issues — Employer C had to get rid of this employee whom I was replacing, the employee dragged out legally for a long time, therefore they couldn’t sponsor me until things were clear with this employee.
- Tier 2 (General) with Employer C was extended in September 2014
- IRL was granted on 14 August 2017. I currently still work for Employer C.
I paid all taxes (even during period in question), no public funds
Never been declared bankruptcy or arrested otherwise.
I think I might have overstayed and have worked legally during August 2010 and September 2011 with Employer B. Does this means I would fail the good character requirements within 10 years despite I’m disclosing my employment history? Should I take the chance to apply now hoping someone won’t cross reference the dates with employment or should I wait until September 2021 to apply?
Also, I had my Life in the UK test in 2017 would this still be valid if I choose to wait until 2021 to apply?
I’m so confused, I've waited so long but yet feel too far! Any advice or someone who had similar experiences appreciated.