Furloughed - Tier 2 Visa

[Faqasim]

Hello All,

Hope you all are doing well

My employer has contacted me, stating that I will be furloughed for the month of May. However, he will top-up the furlough scheme payment so my salary won't be effected, and I will receive 100% of the salary mentioned in my CoS.

My questions:

1. I understand that furlough scheme is not considered a public fund. But would there be any impact on my current tier 2 visa, or future ILR application?

2. Should my employer notify home office of me being furloughed? Or is it irrelevant as long as my salary is still the same?

Best,

[manci]

would there be any impact on my current tier 2 visa, or future ILR application?

Your current permission (visa) is not affected but as far as ILR is concerned keep in mind that when you apply you'll need a letter from your employer confirming that they will employ you for the foreseeable future.

Should my employer notify home office of me being furloughed

I haven't seen any specific guidance about this but suggest your sponsor puts a note in the SMS under worker activity, change of worker circumstances.

[Faqasim]

Thank you Manci.

- Regarding IRL, I hope the business will be back by then (I still have 1 year to qualify for ILR).

- Thank you for the suggestion regarding SMS update.