Changes Of Employment And Salary /Allowance Packages

The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has provided detailed information regarding their policy as to when a new Tier 2 application is required because of changes of employment. The UK Border Agency treats change of employment applications against the same criteria as initial applications. Therefore, for a Tier 2 (General) application, a Resident Labour Market Test (advertising in the usual manner) will be required unless the new job falls under the shortage occupation list.

A change of employment application, as is the case now, continues to be required if a Tier 2 migrant (or a work permit holder) wishes to work for a different Sponsor. The only exception to this is where they are moving to a new Sponsor to continue in the same job, due to a takeover, merger or de-merger.

If however a Tier 2 migrant (or a work permit holder) is changing job but remaining with the same Sponsor, a new application will not be required provided...