What to fill in reason for obtaining NI number

[B.Moksha]

Hi,

I used to work for an MNC in india.I am there in UK as a dependent to my spouse(during this time I am on leave from my emplyer in india) that time I aplied for NI number abd got it.Then I came bak to India and joined bak my job in India.Now my employer trying to send me to UK on tier2.In tier2 form there is a column for filling reason for obtaining NI number.What should I fill in this reason field?
Please help.
Thanks in advance.

[geriatrix]

You have been issued one already (NI number is for life), so you do not need a new one.


regards

[B.Moksha]

Yeah correct NI once for life time.But what I need to fill as the reason for obtaining NI?there is an explanatory column for reason.Plese help

[geriatrix]

I am there in UK as a dependent to my spouse(during this time I am on leave from my emplyer in india) that time I aplied for NI number abd got it.

When you have been issued one before, why do you need to apply for another (2nd) NI number (or provide a reason to apply for a 2nd NI number) .. despite being aware that a NI number is for life!


regards