On Tier 4 visa - can I fill a permanent vacancy?

[JennyH]

Hi there,
I am currently on a Tier 4 visa. I have completed my studies and I now have 4 months leave remaining in the UK. I am planning to now apply for a skilled worker visa and I have an employer ready to sponsor me.

My question is, can I work full time now for my future employer?

I am looking at section ST 26.6. of the Home Office guidance which states:

A Student who makes a valid application for permission to stay under the Skilled Worker, or Graduate route, may start employment in a full-time permanent vacancy either up to 3 months prior to the course completion date (for the Skilled Worker route) or once they have successfully completed their course of study (for the Graduate route), provided all of the following apply:

(a) the Student is studying a full-time course of study at degree level or above with a higher education provider with a track record of compliance; and
(b) the application as a Skilled Worker, or Graduate, was made when the applicant had permission as a Student; and

I'm confused by this. I am no longer studying a full-time course of study as my course has completed. Am I still eligible to work full time in a permanent capacity for my future employer once I lodge my skilled worker application? Thanks

[Wikileaks]

I don't think you have any problem working full time now since you've completed your studies.

[JennyH]

Thanks for your reply. I know I can work full time, but what I need to know is whether I can work full time in a permanent vacancy.

[sah10406]

Am I still eligible to work full time in a permanent capacity for my future employer once I lodge my skilled worker application?

Yes, that's what ST 26.6 says.

But it's your employer who needs to be sure they can employ you on that basis, so check with them that they are.

[JennyH]

They said they want me to start working for them permanently. This is the job I will be sponsored to do. Do you think I need to check anything else with them?
Thanks!

[lolo2]

You only need a CoS from the employer, pay the fees, etc. for you to apply for the SW visa, provided you already completed your studies.

I switched myself from Tier 4 to a Tier 2 visa in a 'permanent' position a few years ago.

The fact it is a permanent or a fixed-term contract is irrelevant to the application. The CoS will specify how long the employer is sponsoring you.