hi

[Sui]

Hi all
here is my query

My employer has applied for my WP last month and now I am waiting for the outcome. My Visa was running out so unfirtunately i left the country a week before it expired.
I have informed my employer that i am leaving the country because i dont want to be an overstyer.

I want to know if my existing WP will be fine as I am not in UK or it require a fresh application ???


Sui

[paulp]

One of the gurus should be along shortly. From what I recall, your employer may have to ask the home office to change the application from in-country to out-of-country. And they probably have to say which high commission abroad to send the wp to.

[VictoriaS]

Absolutely - otherwise if the permit is issued as an in-country the employer will have to pay another GBP190 for a new permit, and you will have to wait at the end of the queue for the matter to be reconsidered.


Victoria

[global gypsy]

Please meaningful titles when you start a new threads.
'hi' is no good...

[Sui]

Sorry for in appropriate subject

[Sui]

So this need just that much of modification in the WP application. I was thinking might it need to start a complete new application and repeat the entire procdure and requirements.

I forgot to mention that HO still hasnt aware that i have left the country

sui

[Sui]

Is it poosible to change the Wp status (from in country to out of country ) while work permit is being processed.

Sui

[paulp]

Is it poosible to change the Wp status (from in country to out of country ) while work permit is being processed.

Sui

It is possible and it is indeed what your employer should ask the home office to do asap. A simple explanation that you returned to your country before expiry of FLR should do.

If the in-country application is granted, it will be a lot more complicated. See Victoria's response.