Tier 2 to ILR after working with new employer for a month

[gratefulhart]

I recently changed employer as my former employer was not ready to increase my salary to 35k. I have been due for ILR since January 2017 but could not apply due to the salary issue. Now, that I have worked with the new employer for a month, can I apply for my ILR now or I have to wait? My current employer is willing to support my ILR application. I already have my payslip, letter of absences, letter from employer, one month bank statement and life in the Uk test.

Also, after starting my new job, I got another job, which is on the shortage occupation code. Is it possible to change employer again after working for 1 month with my current employer? The salary for the latest job is about 10k more than my current salary. Is it going to be an issue?

[CR001]

Sure you can change employer again, pay visa fees again and IHS fees again. HO loves taking your money.

[gratefulhart]

Thanks. What about applying for ILR? Is it advisable?

Sure you can change employer again, pay visa fees again and IHS fees again. HO loves taking your money.

[CR001]

What was your salary with your previous employer?

Was the new employer salary substantially higher?

Any reason why you cannot just wait a couple of months for ILR??

[gratefulhart]

The salary with previous employer was 30k, so I had an increment of about 19%.

There is no genuine reason why I can't wait for few more months. I just want to be free from visa restrictions ASAP. I have had to reject several job offers cos of these restrictions.

What was your salary with your previous employer?

Was the new employer salary substantially higher?

Any reason why you cannot just wait a couple of months for ILR??

[charli]

Now, that I have worked with the new employer for a month, can I apply for my ILR now or I have to wait?

I would say... raise the advice request from your current employer legal department and follow their advice. However, based on the past experiences I personally would say just wait for 3 months with the current employer and apply for IRL.

My current employer is willing to support my ILR application.

Are they covering your IRL expenses? If so, I personally feel better to go with them. But again, that's a decision you have to make.

Is it possible to change employer again after working for 1 month with my current employer?

Yes indeed. As long as you are not breaking any employee agreement.

The salary for the latest job is about 10k more than my current salary. Is it going to be an issue?

Congrats, I'm really happy for you that you are earning 10k more. And that's not an issue at all.

[gratefulhart]

Thanks. I guess I will just wait for another 2 months.

Now, that I have worked with the new employer for a month, can I apply for my ILR now or I have to wait?

I would say... raise the advice request from your current employer legal department and follow their advice. However, based on the past experiences I personally would say just wait for 3 months with the current employer and apply for IRL.

My current employer is willing to support my ILR application.

Are they covering your IRL expenses? If so, I personally feel better to go with them. But again, that's a decision you have to make.

Is it possible to change employer again after working for 1 month with my current employer?

Yes indeed. As long as you are not breaking any employee agreement.

The salary for the latest job is about 10k more than my current salary. Is it going to be an issue?

Congrats, I'm really happy for you that you are earning 10k more. And that's not an issue at all.

[gratefulhart]

Hi All,

I eventually applied for my ILR today and it was approved. Please find below my Tier 2 timelines:

January 2012 - Got my first 3 years on Tier 2
January 2015 - Extension/Change of employment with the same employer cos my job role changed
March 2017 - Change of employment (to expire on January 2018)
April 2017 - Started work with the new employer
May 2017 - ILR Approved.

For those that changed employment, please take your P45 form along with you as they require that to determine if there was no break of up to 60 days between employments. I did not have mine but was lucky to have my P60 which showed I was still with my former employer as at March. Also, my bank statement showed that I was paid my former employer even as at April.

[A85phal]

Hi gratefulhart, so it is possible to get a ILR if you have started working in UK in 2012? And you were on T2 general visa since 2012?

[CR001]

Hi gratefulhart, so it is possible to get a ILR if you have started working in UK in 2012? And you were on T2 general visa since 2012?

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