Switching from PSW to Tier2(work permit)

[vitoUK]

I'm currently on PSW and working for a software company for nearly 2 years as a web developer. My company is happy to offer me a work permit and I want to know whether my salary and job title needs to match as in Occupation Codes of Practice ??

Some say that is not required if you are switching from PSW and have more than 6 months work experience at the same sponsor you are applying under.

Also, how long does it take to get a sponsorship licenece and sponsorship certificate ??

Thanks in advance.

[ash786]

I'm currently on PSW and working for a software company for nearly 2 years as a web developer. My company is happy to offer me a work permit and I want to know whether my salary and job title needs to match as in Occupation Codes of Practice ??

Some say that is not required if you are switching from PSW and have more than 6 months work experience at the same sponsor you are applying under.

Also, how long does it take to get a sponsorship licenece and sponsorship certificate ??

Thanks in advance.

1. The information givin to you is wrong and it does not matter if you switch from PSW or any other category, u wages need to be according to the list.
2. The only advantage is that if you switch from PSW then u get sponsorship points so u employer does not need to do a labour market test.
3. I suggest you read the guidence on the UKBA web site for applying for a licence as it can take longer to get it now so do not leave it for the last minute.
4. Also the new government will change the laws as they have said so keep reading the news about these categories.

[arsenal49]

hi ash,

when switching fom psw to tier 2:

is it necessary to be working under same job title and salary figure in accordance with code of practice to claim 30 points(and wipe off the requirement of labour test)?

or job salary and title only should come into play for future job? im confused!!

e.g if i am working(as a psw holder) under job title "abc" and my salary level is "xyz". which is NOT in accordance with tier 2. BUT, after 6 months working in this capacity, i will have enough experience to change my title and salary in accordance with tier 2 requirements.

so i guess my question is: will i be awarded 30 points when transferring from psw to tier 2, even though on a psw visa, my job was not in accordance with code of practice, but it will be according to code of practice when my employer applies for CoS after 6 months.

any help will be appreciated

regards

[ash786]

hi ash,

when switching fom psw to tier 2:

is it necessary to be working under same job title and salary figure in accordance with code of practice to claim 30 points(and wipe off the requirement of labour test)?

or job salary and title only should come into play for future job? im confused!!

e.g if i am working(as a psw holder) under job title "abc" and my salary level is "xyz". which is NOT in accordance with tier 2. BUT, after 6 months working in this capacity, i will have enough experience to change my title and salary in accordance with tier 2 requirements.

so i guess my question is: will i be awarded 30 points when transferring from psw to tier 2, even though on a psw visa, my job was not in accordance with code of practice, but it will be according to code of practice when my employer applies for CoS after 6 months.

any help will be appreciated

regards

1. The rule is that u need to be working under the same job for six months before u apply so does not have to be full two years.
2. The wages does not make a difference and would only matter wen u apply for the visa under the new category.
3. So the job needs to be paid according to the list wen u apply.

[arsenal49]

hi ash,

when switching fom psw to tier 2:

is it necessary to be working under same job title and salary figure in accordance with code of practice to claim 30 points(and wipe off the requirement of labour test)?

or job salary and title only should come into play for future job? im confused!!

e.g if i am working(as a psw holder) under job title "abc" and my salary level is "xyz". which is NOT in accordance with tier 2. BUT, after 6 months working in this capacity, i will have enough experience to change my title and salary in accordance with tier 2 requirements.

so i guess my question is: will i be awarded 30 points when transferring from psw to tier 2, even though on a psw visa, my job was not in accordance with code of practice, but it will be according to code of practice when my employer applies for CoS after 6 months.

any help will be appreciated

regards

1. The rule is that u need to be working under the same job for six months before u apply so does not have to be full two years.
2. The wages does not make a difference and would only matter wen u apply for the visa under the new category.
3. So the job needs to be paid according to the list wen u apply.

thanks alot ash. one quick question...

the bit in the bold confuses me a bit. if i change my job title (so that its according to code of practice) after working under different job title(for 6 months on psw) then, does it constitutes as changing job from HO's point of view?

in short, im not too sure exactly what is meant by "same job"

your guidance is much appreciated in this matter

regards

[ash786]

hi ash,

when switching fom psw to tier 2:

is it necessary to be working under same job title and salary figure in accordance with code of practice to claim 30 points(and wipe off the requirement of labour test)?

or job salary and title only should come into play for future job? im confused!!

e.g if i am working(as a psw holder) under job title "abc" and my salary level is "xyz". which is NOT in accordance with tier 2. BUT, after 6 months working in this capacity, i will have enough experience to change my title and salary in accordance with tier 2 requirements.

so i guess my question is: will i be awarded 30 points when transferring from psw to tier 2, even though on a psw visa, my job was not in accordance with code of practice, but it will be according to code of practice when my employer applies for CoS after 6 months.

any help will be appreciated

regards

1. The rule is that u need to be working under the same job for six months before u apply so does not have to be full two years.
2. The wages does not make a difference and would only matter wen u apply for the visa under the new category.
3. So the job needs to be paid according to the list wen u apply.

thanks alot ash. one quick question...

the bit in the bold confuses me a bit. if i change my job title (so that its according to code of practice) after working under different job title(for 6 months on psw) then, does it constitutes as changing job from HO's point of view?

in short, im not too sure exactly what is meant by "same job"

your guidance is much appreciated in this matter

regards

1. Let me put it in a simple way for example, if you were employed as
accounts manager then u need to have that same job title according to the list six months before u apply for the visa.
2. Basically, regardless wat job title u had outside the 6 months period but afetr the 18 months passed u job title nneds to be the same or match the list.

[arsenal49]

so.... if i am planning to apply on 15 November 2010(my 6 month period from 15 May ) then i need to make sure that the job title during these 6 months is SAME as the job title that is on the list. this would ensure that i have been in the same job for last 6 months right?

ofcourse, i understand now, that it doesnt matter if my wages are according to the list or not (during this 6 months) but job title should remain same.

please correct me if im wrong

regards

[ash786]

so.... if i am planning to apply on 15 November 2010(my 6 month period from 15 May ) then i need to make sure that the job title during these 6 months is SAME as the job title that is on the list. this would ensure that i have been in the same job for last 6 months right?

ofcourse, i understand now, that it doesnt matter if my wages are according to the list or not (during this 6 months) but job title should remain same.

please correct me if im wrong

regards

1. Yes during the 6 months the wages does not make any difference but wen u apply for the visa the wages need to be according to the list.

[mt_dilber]

@ash786,
i think we have some confusion here, i dont think u have to be in same job during six months period. please follow the link below and see what u think.

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/worki ... udyworker/

[mt_dilber]

policy guidance page 15 says, you should be applying to continue same job what u are doing at the time of application so if i worked as abc during six months then i got promoted as xyz just before i apply, then my cos should be for xyz and i should be applying on the basis of xyz, what do u think