Tier 2 General visa and part time degree

[manorana2009]

Hi All,

I am on tier 2 General visa. My employer wants me to do part time degree course.
I want to know on my current visa am I allowed to study?

Thanks
Manoj

[CR001]

Yes you can study but not full time and not that it affects your stated working hours and salary.

[manorana2009]

Thanks for your reply.

My working hours will going to reduce from 5 days to 4 days but my salary still be the same .
Is that fine ?
Thanks
Manoj

[amj85]

I think your employer will have to inform UKVI via SMS about the reduced working hours. You should still meet the appropriate salary requirement for your SOC with the reduced working hours. Otherwise you may be in breach of the immigration rules. Not very sure, but wait for others to confirm.

What is your SOC code and were you paid according to 'new entrant' or 'experienced worker'?

[manorana2009]

SOC 2135
experienced Worker

Thanks

[amj85]

SOC 2135
Experienced worker salary is £34,700 based on a 39 hour week, so I guess its okay to reduce the hours and keep the same salary since you will still meet the appropriate salary requirements. But I think your employer should still inform UKVI via SMS.