Tier 2 Change of Employer 3 months notice period.

[NMohammed]

Hi,

I am on a Tier 2 visa sponsored by my current employer and i have an offer from another employer who is willing to sponsor my visa.

The problem is my current notice period, which is 3 months, so considering that i have asked the new employer to set the COS start date as 2 months 25 days away from the date of issue so that i will have enough time to apply for visa and serve between 2 months to 2 ½ months notice period depending on how soon i get the new BRP card.

I understand that i cannot give complete 3 months notice as i will have to join the new company on the start date mentioned on COS which will obviously be less than 3 months away when i hand in notice, so i am thinking to use my left over holidays to reduce the notice period.

1. can i use my holidays to reduce my notice period by 3 weeks and if so, what would be my last day at work in the eyes of UKVI, would it be after 2 months 1 week or after 3 months?

2. Can i join new company on the start date while being on holiday at the old company or would this be a problem during ILR?

Please help and let me know if there are any other options?


Thanks,

[CR001]

1. Not an immigration issue. You will need to check your employment contract/conditions and possibly negotiate with your current employer.

2. Possibly.

[NMohammed]

Thanks CR001


Also could you please clarify whether it would cause any issues during ILR if i join the new employer while being on holiday on the records of current employer.

My worry is would UKVI see this as working for both employers at the same time and cause problems during ILR?

Thanks

[NMohammed]

1. Not an immigration issue. You will need to check your employment contract/conditions and possibly negotiate with your current employer.

2. Possibly.

Thanks CR001


Also could you please clarify whether it would cause any issues during ILR if i join the new employer while being on holiday on the records of current employer.

My worry is would UKVI see this as working for both employers at the same time and cause problems during ILR?

Thanks