Biometric Residency Permit expiration

[sheranne]

Hi all,

I understand from the tier 2 sponsorship guidance that one cannot take more than 4 weeks of unpaid leave in the UK. Hence, this makes me wonder if it is actually possible to take up a 6 months of career break while on a Tier 2 visa? Has anyone done this before or is this not plausible at all? I would be grateful if anyone who has taken an unpaid career break for 6 months to share how they structured their break

On a side note, would it be possible to terminate my visa and reapply for one in a years time so I can take my career break? I understand there is a 12 months cooling off period. Would this work?

Thanks for your help in advance!

[CR001]

would it be possible to terminate my visa and reapply for one in a years time so I can take my career break? I understand there is a 12 months cooling off period. Would this work?

Yes, that is the only way it will work and you will have to meet all the same requirements for sponsorship again.

[sheranne]

would it be possible to terminate my visa and reapply for one in a years time so I can take my career break? I understand there is a 12 months cooling off period. Would this work?

Yes, that is the only way it will work and you will have to meet all the same requirements for sponsorship again.

Thanks for that. Does terminating my visa mean that my current employment contract would be terminated? Or could my employment contract be ongoing without my visa but I won't be doing any work whatsoever for my company until my new visa is reissued? It would be a pain if I had to go through the interviews and HR admin things again.

My employer is supportive of my career break but the visa issue is putting up a lot of barriers on this! Any suggestions would be much appreciated!

[sheranne]

Hi all,

I noted my BRP would be expiring this year. In order to renew my BRP would my employer need to perform the RMLT again? What is the renewal process for the BRP?

Thanks

[CR001]

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[CR001]

Hi all,

I noted my BRP would be expiring this year. In order to renew my BRP would my employer need to perform the RMLT again? What is the renewal process for the BRP?

Thanks

You have to apply for a Tier 2 visa extension, paying the visa fee and IHS fees. RLMT not required if there is no change to your job and SOC.

I doubt you will be able to renew if you take a career break.