http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=67387
Now, my partners Post Grad visa runs out on the 4th March 2011, her employer has applied for the employers licence etc.
However reading things on here it is doubtful they will be issued a certificate as her job is non shortage and pays £20k.
However, is it legally possible for her to:
- Apply for a Tier 2 visa without a COS number the day before her visa runs out.
- 2 months later the UKBA write back and reject it and say you have XX days to leave as your visa has run out.
- Meanwhile in April her employer applies for a COS and gets it as the limit has changed. She then applies for a tier 2 when this comes through?
However does her time after 4th March count as being in the UK? Can you reapply when you have been told to leave?
Sorry if I've got this wrong, or got mixed up. I am not advising people do this, if its not lawful.
EDIT: As this cap has just been judged unlawful, this may not be necessary!
