Regarding Tier 2 SOC codes in my COS letter

[ayyappa99]

Hi I am sreekanth got permanent job as a software developer(and I am working on Development of web applications and Supporting web applications)and my salary is 21380 and I am currently on PSW(Post Study Work) visa
which will expires on 30/4/2014.So I had requested my company(who got Tier 2 A rated sponsorship license) for sponosrship on 3/12/2013 and they have started my Tier 2 sponsorship procedure and they applied COS(Certificate of sponsorship) to UKBA with details as follows..
Job Title as SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
SOC CODE:2136
And I got my license number from UKBA ON 9/1/2014.
But I realised that as my current salary as 21380 according to that my SOC CODE SHOULD BE 2137 and Could any one please suggest me that what can I do now like can I reapply for my license again with SOC CODE AS 2137 and also is it possible to change my Job role as WEB DEVELOPER..
Thanks and Regards,
Sreekanth Cherukuri.

[manci]

Ask your employer to add a sponsor note to the CoS saying that they mistakenly allocated an incorrect SOC code and that the correct SOC code is 2137 and the correct job title Web designer / Internet developer (if that is in fact the case). The job description should match the job title (see the codes of practice)

Don't submit your application until this has been done.

MODERATORS - please move this thread to the Tier 2 forum

[ayyappa99]

Hi Thanking you for your help..but I think I need to request My Manager or HR to change my job title from Software Developer to Internet Developer OR can I request them to change my title as WEB DEVELOPER..is that title is ok..if so Could you please suggest me what is the procedure to follow to change my job title..
Thanks and Regards,
Sreekanth.

[manci]

the job title is less important than the description of the job which should match what is in the codes of practice for the particular SOC code

[ayyappa99]

Hi Manci..Once again thanks a lot for ur valuable suggestions and So what you mean is I can keep my job title as Software developer
and My duties and Responsibilities should match the SOC code 2137 duties and responsibilities..like mentioned below ..

job Title: Software developer
SALARY:21380.
SOC CODE:2137
Duties: Duties as described in SOC 2137.

and can I reapply for COS to UKBA by cancelling the earlier one with SOC 2136..

Thanks and Regards,
Sreekanth Cherukuri.

[manci]

Dealing with the amendment to the CoS it is the sponsor's responsibility, not yours. See above what they need to do.

[ayyappa99]

Hi Mancy..I have spoken to my HR this morning and she told me that she is going to put a sponsornote as follows..
SOC CODE :2137
Job Title: Software Developer[Web design and Development Professional]
Duties and Resposibilities:
Develop the clinical and/or business systems to meet the requirements of NHS users, including analysis and design, development, test and implementation.Responsible for suitable documentation and/or installation, integration, support and decommissioning of developed software.

Could you please Verify the above details and Could you please suggest me what can I do now..
Thanks and Regards,
Sreekanth Cherukuri.

[manci]

seems OK but not being in IT I cannot comment on the job description. Make sure that the job description cannot be construed as being for SOC 2135 or 2136 and the best match is with SOC 2137

Ask for a printout of the CoS which includes the sponsor note.

On the basis of the amended CoS you can apply for T2G leave within 3 months of the date of assignment of the CoS. Make sure that the details in the application match exactly what is in the CoS

[ayyappa99]

Hi Mancy..thanks a lot for your valuable suggestions and concern that you have shown on my Problem..
Regards,
Sreekanth Cherukuri.

[ayyappa99]

Hi Mancy..
I have been maintaining over 900 pounds( in my Nationwide FlexDirect Account) from past 3 months,as I do get only online statements, I went to the bank and Requested them to printout the statements for me and they have printed out my last 3 months statements on 3 papers and they did put their stamp on them..

Could you please suggest me that Do I need anything regarding my statements..
Thanks and Regards,
Sreekanth Cherukuri.

[ayyappa99]

Hi Mancy..as I am in PSW VISA now which expires on 30/4/2014 and how early we can apply for tier2 general visa..some people are saying its 6 weeks in advance of my psw visa expiry only I can apply..Could you please suggest me on this and about my bank statements that I have requested you yesterday...
Thanks and Regards,
Sreekanth Cherukuri.

[manci]

you can switch from T1 PSW to T2G at any time before your current leave expires and within the 3 month validity period of the CoS.

Ask for a printout of the CoS which includes the sponsor note.

Check the printout of the CoS, your sponsor may have certified maintenance.

[ayyappa99]

Hi Mancy.. thanking you for your valuable suggestion and ya I will do that and also Could you please suggest me that what are different types of application processing like by post,by premier service and how much it costs me,how much time they do take for processing...
Thanks and Regards,
Sreekanth Cherukuri.

[ayyappa99]

Hi MANCY..Good Morning and MY HR has sent me the sponsor note as follows..

Some of my personal details..and finally
Sponsor note:SOC CODE IS 2137[Web design and Development Professionals]

I dont think so that she has changed my job title from Software Developer to Software Developer[Web design and Development Professional] and she has put my duties and responsibilities as follows..

Develop the clinical and/or business systems to meet the requirements of NHS users, including analysis and design, development, test and implementation.Responsible for suitable documentation and/or installation, integration, support and decommissioning of developed software.

Could you please verify my details and suggest me that what are the things that I have to do in order to get my visa..
Thanks and Regards,
Sreekanth Cherukuri.

[manci]

keep checking with HR if there has been any feedback from the HO. This is because altering the SOC code in a CoS is a significant change and the HO may not accept a sponsor note for it. If they don't, a new CoS will have to be generated but since your current T1 PSW leave only expires end of April this shouldn't be a problem.

[ayyappa99]

Hi Manci..Thanks a lot for your suggestions so far ..and Could you please let me know that Is there any time gap should be to cancel my current COS if so when can I apply for my new COS..
Thanks and Regards,
Sreekanth Cherukuri.

[manci]

the current CoS can be cancelled any time and a new one assigned immediately afterwards but it is the sponsor who does this, not you.

[ayyappa99]

Hi Mancy,
Good Afternoon,I would like to Inform you that I got my visa..Thanks a lot for your valuable guidance throughout this tough period..
Regards,
Sreekanth Cherukuri.