Tier 2 to ILR

[part1]

Hi everyone,

I have a question regarding to Tier 2 to ILR. I came to UK in 20th Oct 2012 with Tier 2 visa, so I am entitled to apply for ILR after 25th Sept 2017 (4 years and 11 months). My current contract will end in 30th Sept 2017. I already got an new offer from different company starting from 1st Oct 2017. I was wondering if I can apply for ILR in the end of Sept and then start my new job in Oct? In order to apply for ILR, I need the letter from current Tier 2 sponsor to prove that they still need me in the near future, but my current contract will end in 30th Sept, so they are not going to prove that. I already ask the new company provide the letter for me, but I am still not sure if that's okay. If anyone can help me with the question, I would really appreciate it. Thank you.

Liang

[CR001]

If you have not got a tier 2 visa with the new sponsor, you cannot use their letter. You will have to switch visas/sponsors first and then apply for ILR.

[part1]

Hi CR001,

If I got a letter from current Tier 2 sponsor, but I am not going to work for them. Is it okay to use their letter? Thank you very much.

Liang

[iworker]

If you have the letter that states that they need you for the foreseeable future, then yes you can use it.