Start to work before work permit: can he apply for ILR?
Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 9:32 pm
Ask a question on behalf of a friend regarding application for ILR.
He started to work on 1th Aug 2007, but the work permit was issued on 9th Aug, and the work visa was issued on 12 Sep. He was a PHD student in 2007, and was holding a student visa. HR said Aug and Sep are summer holiday, so he could work.
He has worked for 5 years now, and would like to apply for an ILR. Do you think the starting date will be a problem? If not, how to deal with that?
Another thing is he will stay here for 10 years this summer. If he applies 10 yr PR, will it be easier because the starting date of work is less noticeable?
Many thanks for your time.
He started to work on 1th Aug 2007, but the work permit was issued on 9th Aug, and the work visa was issued on 12 Sep. He was a PHD student in 2007, and was holding a student visa. HR said Aug and Sep are summer holiday, so he could work.
He has worked for 5 years now, and would like to apply for an ILR. Do you think the starting date will be a problem? If not, how to deal with that?
Another thing is he will stay here for 10 years this summer. If he applies 10 yr PR, will it be easier because the starting date of work is less noticeable?
Many thanks for your time.