Old Work Permit Holder wanting to come back

[MrUK]

Dear all,
I need some advice regarding my situation:

I had a UK Multiple Entry Work Permit which expired in Aug 2013. (issued 2006,changed employer 2008 and extended to 2013)

I lost my job in 2009 when my company went bust after the 2008 downturn and I returned to Malaysia to work as I couldn't get other job fast enough back then as I was staying in a company housing (provided as benefit in kind).

I would like to return to the UK as my job is under shortage occupation.

My question is can I use my MEWP as a basis to apply for my Tier 2 visa?

I still keep all my bank accounts active and my pension scheme is still in the UK.

I also have a full UK driving license as well as NI number.

Or can I extend the visa to Tier 2 from outside the UK?

Can I use any of these input to get a waiver for the English test?

I have no problem to provide the cash requirement of GBP900 for 90 days in my UK bank account as I have always some money there for unforeseen circumstances.

Many thanks for your kind advise and help.

Cheers,
MrUK

[manci]

Your wp and visa were probably cancelled in 2009 when your employer went bust.

To return to the UK to work you have to find a job first and have a Tier 2 (General) CoS from the prospective employer. If the job is a shortage occupation the min. skill level is NQF4 and you will need a min. salary corresponding to the job SOC code. For shortage occupations the sponsor wouldn't have to carry out a RLMT before assigning the CoS.

[MrUK]

Thanks Manci.

But these days it is hard to get a job from outside the UK. Can I apply from within the UK?

Rgds,
MrUK

[Wanderer]

Thanks Manci.

But these days it is hard to get a job from outside the UK. Can I apply from within the UK?

Rgds,
MrUK

How will you get in the UK?

[MrUK]

Thanks Manci.

But these days it is hard to get a job from outside the UK. Can I apply from within the UK?

Rgds,
MrUK

How will you get in the UK?

I hold Hong Kong passport. I can enter the UK visa free for 6 months I think without visa.

Cheers