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Does SOC code change affect ILR application?

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Nov0914
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Does SOC code change affect ILR application?

Post by Nov0914 » Tue Dec 27, 2016 6:30 pm

Hi,

I am changing my Tier 2 sponsor soon who is offering me a job under a different SOC code. Currently in 2129 (Technical engineer), I reckon the new code will be 2462 (Regulatory professional).

Would this switch will affect my ILR application in the future?

I have not changed the industry I am working with but merely the role.

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Re: Does SOC code change affect ILR application?

Post by moonlight55 » Wed Dec 28, 2016 9:55 am

As long as visa continuity is maintained, changing the SOC code does not impact your ILR.

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Re: Does SOC code change affect ILR application?

Post by Djsuccess » Thu Dec 29, 2016 11:04 am

Nov0914 wrote:Hi,

I am changing my Tier 2 sponsor soon who is offering me a job under a different SOC code. Currently in 2129 (Technical engineer), I reckon the new code will be 2462 (Regulatory professional).

Would this switch will affect my ILR application in the future?

I have not changed the industry I am working with but merely the role.

Hope you are aware that changing Sponsor and SOC code will attract RLMT. This is usually the hard part as most people get it wrong. Make sure your new sponsor are fully aware of how to carry out a proper RLMT.
Also ensure you have your new visa before resigning your current job.

All the best
I am not a lawyer and do not claim to be one. All my comments here are based on my opinions, experience and interpretation of the appropriate UKVI guidance documents and immigration rules.

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