tier 2 general new employer

SHILPA123 · Post by **SHILPA123** » Mon Sep 03, 2012 3:23 pm

Hi ,

I am currently on a tier 2 general visa granted prior to 6/04/2010.

If I want to change my employer and get a new Tier2 general visa with them, what happens to my status when my current visa is withdrawn and before the new visa is granted.

Does it affect my 5 year continuity that is required to get the ILR

Many thanks

Post by **manci** » Mon Sep 03, 2012 7:52 pm

If you want to switch to a different employer you should get a CoS from them first following which you can apply for leave to remain. If you do that before your current leave expires then it will just be replaced by the new leave.

Don't give notice in your present job until you have a new CoS.

Your eligibility for ILR after 5 years will not be affected by the switch.

SHILPA123 · Post by **SHILPA123** » Tue Sep 04, 2012 10:19 am

thanks manci

when i apply for the new tier 2 visa, will the borders agency contact my old employer for any reason

Regards

Post by **manci** » Tue Sep 04, 2012 10:59 am

SHILPA123 wrote:when i apply for the new tier 2 visa, will the borders agency contact my old employer for any reason

unlikely

SHILPA123 · Post by **SHILPA123** » Tue Sep 04, 2012 12:55 pm

Many thanks for your response.

Can you also let me know how much time does it take usually to book an application for the new tier 2 and how long does it take for the new visa to process?

regards

makky86 · Post by **makky86** » Tue Sep 04, 2012 4:22 pm

SHILPA123 wrote:Many thanks for your response.

Can you also let me know how much time does it take usually to book an application for the new tier 2 and how long does it take for the new visa to process?

regards

Currently it takes upto 3 months to get COS Allocation.

It can take upto 2-4 months for Tier 2 Visa. So better option is to apply in person.

SHILPA123 · Post by **SHILPA123** » Tue Sep 04, 2012 10:38 pm

Since I am switching from tier 2 general to a new tier 2 general from within the uk, am I correct in thinking that I will require an unristricted COS?

Does it take 3-4 months even for an unristricted COS?

If that is true.....3-4 months My rmlt would have expired

Worried!

makky86 · Post by **makky86** » Tue Sep 04, 2012 10:55 pm

SHILPA123 wrote:Since I am switching from tier 2 general to a new tier 2 general from within the uk, am I correct in thinking that I will require an unristricted COS?

Does it take 3-4 months even for an unristricted COS?

If that is true.....3-4 months My rmlt would have expired

Worried!

No It does not take that long for unrestricted COS but double check with company.

remember you can even apply without COS if you thinik your visa is expring . Also you can get urgent treatment prior to 14 days of your visa expiry.

SHILPA123 · Post by **SHILPA123** » Tue Sep 04, 2012 11:03 pm

Cheers for the prompt response!

My current tier 2 does. Not expire till apr 2013

But the cos I need is from my new employer......can I apply for new tier 2 without cos?

Rgds

makky86 · Post by **makky86** » Wed Sep 05, 2012 8:47 am

SHILPA123 wrote:Cheers for the prompt response!

My current tier 2 does. Not expire till apr 2013

But the cos I need is from my new employer......can I apply for new tier 2 without cos?

Rgds

Sir if your current Tier 2 does not expire until April 2013 then there is no need to worry at all.

You'll easily get COS in time (since its unrestricted ). Once you have COS then go for Apply in Person.

I know its hard to get an appointment but there are ways to get it.

PS If you apply without COS now then they will reject /refuse your application straight away since that would be daftness.

SHILPA123 · Post by **SHILPA123** » Thu Sep 06, 2012 11:41 am

thankx ......that was very helpful

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