Extension of Tier 2 General visa

[tam861]

Hi,

I am a hospital pharmacist. I am currently on a Tier 2 general visa which expires in sept and am on a permanent contract with the NHS. However, when I asked my HR to obtain a new CoS code, they have told me that they are unable to and that the computer programme will not allow them to do it as hospital pharmacists have been taken off the shortage occupation list (SOL).

While reading through the Tier 2 of the points based system- policy guidance, I found some evidence to say that I am able to extend my visa if I have a job that was on the SOL at the time of which my leave was granted and if I have not been granted leave to remain since and am applying for the same job from either the same or different sponser.

This is where the problem lies because before this, my job title was a clinical diploma pharmacist and I have since finished my diploma and am now a clinical pharmacist. Therefore, I have moved up a band according to the salary scheme. Does this mean that the resident labor market test now applies?

[safatafa]

I think ur hr are pulling a fast one u need to explain to them that u can apply for tier 2 even if ur not on shortage occupation list , if ur jd matches any of this and you are on this band you can apply for extension .
Pharmacist code 2213

Occupations skilled to NQF level 6


Description



Pharmacists


Example job tasks:
 prepares or directs the preparation of prescribed medicaments in liquid, powder, tablet, ointment or other form following prescriptions issued by medical doctors and other health professionals;
 advises health professionals on the selection and appropriate use of medicines;
 highlights a drug‟s potential side effects, identifies harmful interactions with other drugs and
assesses the suitability of treatments for patients with particular health conditions;
 checks that recommended doses are not being exceeded and that instructions are understood by
patients;
 maintains prescription files and records issue of narcotics, poisons and other habit-forming drugs;
 liaises with other professionals regarding the development, manufacturing and testing of drugs;
 tests and analyses drugs to determine their identity, purity and strength;
 ensures that drugs and medicaments are in good supply and are stored properly.
Related job titles:
 Chemist (pharmaceutical)
 Dispensary manager
 Pharmaceutical chemist
 Pharmacist
 Pharmacy manager Salary rates:
 Pre-registration pharmacists (non-NHS) £20,300*
 Band 5 & equiv.
 Band 6 & equiv.
 Band 7 & equiv.
 Band 8a & equiv.
 Band 8b & equiv.
 Band 8c & equiv.
 Band 8d & equiv.
 Band 9 & equiv.
£21,176 £25,528 £30,460 £38,851 £45,254 £54,454 £65,270 £77,079
* [or £20,000 for applicants who entered Tier 2 under the Rules in place before 6 April 2011 and are not subject to the experienced worker rate]

[safatafa]

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... pdf#page55

[tam861]

Thanks for your help!

[keikeichris]

Hi I am a chef and wanted to know in my next extension (next April) of my tier 2 General code of practice: Do I have to earn over 29,570?

I am currently on the 23K which was the minimum to be able to apply under the job title of a Chef on 2011, Can I extent my current permit with the same band of salary?

As this has been explained in the new Code of practice:


Occupations skilled to NQF level 3
SOC 2010 Description
5434 Chefs

Related job titles:
 Chef
 Chef-manager
 Head chef
 Pastry chef
Only the following job titles in this classification are skilled to NQF level 3 (all others are lower
skilled and therefore ineligible):

 Skilled chef jobs where the pay is at least equal to the appropriate salary rates shown and the job
requires three or more years relevant experience
Salary rates: All rates apply after deductions for accommodation, meals, etc. Any overtime must also
be paid at least at these rates.

'Skilled chef as defined in the Shortage Occupation List: £29,570
Other chef (new entrant): £11,500
Other chef (experienced worker): £15,000

Many thanks
Chris