FLR (M) & New Job Offer

[AlexBH]

Hi there,

I applied for my first unmarried partner visa (switching from a Tier 2 skilled worker visa) on January 6th 2022 and had my biometrics on the 27th of January. I am still awaiting an outcome for my visa and nearing the 8 week processing time. I am getting increasingly anxious about this, as many people have gotten their approval in 3-7 working days (based on Facebook group timelines I see posted).

I have been offered a new job with a new employer for almost the exact same income. Am I able to begin working in this new job before my new visa is approved? Or, can I only continue to work in this interim period in my current job? I have told my potential new employer that I am awaiting this visa to be processed.

Thank you in advance for any advice.

[CR001]

You can only work for your tier 2 sponsor while your application for another visa category is pending. Your existing tier 2 visa conditions continue until another visa is granted.

You can work for anyone else once your new visa and BRP card has been approved and issued.

[AlexBH]

Ok, thank you so much for your prompt response!

Do you think if I have not had a response from UKVI about my new visa application I should phone them to chase it up?
Thank you.

[AlexBH]

Sorry, last question - could my potential new employer phone up UK visas and immigration for a status update? Thank you.

[CR001]

Sorry, last question - could my potential new employer phone up UK visas and immigration for a status update? Thank you.

GDPR would prevent UKVI from discussing anything with anyone other than yourself.

Also bear in mind that the UKVI call centre is outsourced to a third party agent who don't have access to everything a caseworker has.

[AlexBH]

Thank you again for your help.