I have been on this forum for a couple of months and really appreciate it!
I am in a tricky situation and am wondering if you can help me.
I am about to extend my tier 2 visa next week (change of employment). Yesterday I received a letter from HMRC which says a company (not my sponsor) has been sending my payrolls for 3 years and now I have an unpaid tax bill of 1444 GBP!
I have never heard of that company and the only thing that rings a bell is that I provided my NI number to a restaurant I worked for 2 months when I was a student in 2016. But since Dec 2016, I have never got in any contact with them. I looked up online, the company and the restaurant belong to the same person.
I reported to HMRC today by post who said will carry out some investigation and also reported on Action Fraud. I am very worried that my Visa application will be affected because according to HMRC's records, I have 2 employers, which is against T2 visa rules. I'm also not sure if I should mention it to HO at all because I don't want it put me disadvantaged and delay the visa processing since it is still under investigation.
I looked up online and have seen no case like this. I'm really stressed and worried now. Any advice will be appreciated!!
Thank you very much.
