Successful Tier 2 visa after a Visitor Visa refusal

[samxxxx]

Short version:

I just wonder if anyone in this forum has managed to get successful Tier 2 visa after a visitor visa refusal.

If yes, how long do you have to wait for the Tier 2 visa processing? Did they ask you about the Tier 2 refusal in the interview?


Edit as requested.

[CR001]

You have posted a lot of unnecessary information whic is irrelevant.

Visitor visas and Tier 2 visas are two completely different visa categories with completely different rules.

A refused visitor visa won't affect any other visa unless you lied in the form or used deception or false documents.

For Tier 2, you need to get the points, your sponsor needs to meet the RLMT etc.

If you lived in the UK for 11 years, why did you not apply for ILR based on 10 years long residence???

[samxxxx]

Hi CR001,

Thanks for your reply,

In 2013, I was seriously ill, so I have to leave the country for almost 8 months. Before I left, I discussed with a solicitor and she said if I bring a valid doctor certificate, it could be considered under "compassionate circumstances"

In 2016, I revisited the solicitor and she said the rule has been really strict now, it has to be really exceptional and it will most likely require an appeal. When I left in 2017, after Brexit, I don't think my case will have a chance, given the limbo and the backlog.

Anyway, so you think that it's not worth it to go through the judicial review? The UK company said they will take care of it.

[CR001]

Anyway, so you think that it's not worth it to go through the judicial review? The UK company said they will take care of it.

Judicial review for what, the refused visitor visa?? You are wasting your money if you think a JR will make a difference. JR is incredibly expensive and really not worth it for a refused visitor visa.

For Tier 2, you simply need to meet the requirements and get the points.

[samxxxx]

My passport has very limited global movement so I have always been very careful with my immigration record. I am worried any refusal might have an impact on my future immigration, especially since I want to be able to work in Silicon Valley one day.

US,UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand shared their information and I want to maximise my chance.

Plus, in addition to meeting the requirements and the points, they can still refuse you. It said on their Tier 2 Visa page

I've 5 successful UK PBS visas, 1 Post-study visa and many visas for Schengen, US & Canada before. I thought understand extremely well how to prepare and present documents. After this incident, I'm quite scared and I don't know how the UKVI system works anymore.

Thanks, you have been very helpful. I think we can closed this thread now. Thanks again.

[CR001]

If you are refused a tier 2, nothing is placed in your passport to state this, if that is what you are concerned about.

[samxxxx]

I do know that as of 2018, refusal stamp is no longer issued and everything is stored digitally via biometrics now. I'm worried that other country will be able to see the visitor visa refusal.

Also, I saw one particular case in this forum where because an applicant has visitor visa refusal, he has to wait for 3 months for the Tier 2 visa.

I'm pretty sure no employer would want you after a 3 months wait. Most of the out-country visa application that I've made, I received them within 3-5 working days. I'm worried that this visa refusal will cause significant delay.

Anyway, I'm just really worried now and I should stop thinking. I will wait to speak with the company's immigration lawyer and I will probably abandon the Judicial Review idea.

Or maybe better, just live elsewhere Europe...I would rather have peace than 10 more grands.

Can we delete/close this thread. I think it has become irrelevant.

Thank you tho, you've been a great help.

[CR001]

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It will be locked as requested.