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Tier 2 applicant - Airport checks upon return

Only for the UK Skilled Worker visas, formerly known as Tier 2 visa route

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DKV
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Tier 2 applicant - Airport checks upon return

Post by DKV » Tue Feb 04, 2025 8:41 am

Hi everyone,

Asking for a friend.

One of my friends is on a Tier 2 visa and works as a store manager at an English café. His employer applied for a sponsorship licence and offered him a work permit. He has been on a Tier 2 visa for the past two years.

He is employed as a store manager at a well-known English café in Lancashire. Due to his prior experience and strong work ethic, the management decided to offer him a work permit. It is worth noting that he is the only employee at that café on a work permit.

His salary, payslips, and tax records all appear to be in order and in line with the SOC salary requirements.

Entry clearance experience

When he first arrived in the UK two years ago, airport authorities questioned him extensively, asking whether his role qualified as skilled work. However, after conducting a few checks, they allowed him entry.

Current travel plan

Now, he plans to travel to India for two weeks but is concerned about potential immigration checks upon his return. He will be carrying all necessary paperwork, including payslips and an employer’s letter. Would you recommend carrying any additional documents?

As far as I understand, the sponsorship licence was issued after meeting all the necessary requirements at the time of application. However, can immigration officials still question whether his role qualifies as skilled work at the airport?

I would be really grateful if someone could respond please.

Many thanks,

DKV

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Re: Tier 2 applicant - Airport checks upon return

Post by alterhase58 » Tue Feb 04, 2025 9:56 am

Border Force can ask any traveller entering the UK about their travels and status.
Officer may not always be up to date with visa regulations or don't understand them correctly.
Can't do any harm to carry additional documentation.
This is just my opinion as a member of this forum and does not constitute immigration advice.
Please do not send me private messages asking for advice.

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Re: Tier 2 applicant - Airport checks upon return

Post by DKV » Tue Feb 04, 2025 2:28 pm

Thanks Alterhase.

Apologies for asking the question again, can the immigration officials at airport conclude that his role does not qualify as skilled work ?

Many thanks,
DKV

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Re: Tier 2 applicant - Airport checks upon return

Post by alterhase58 » Tue Feb 04, 2025 3:27 pm

DKV wrote:
Tue Feb 04, 2025 2:28 pm
Thanks Alterhase.

Apologies for asking the question again, can the immigration officials at airport conclude that his role does not qualify as skilled work ?

Many thanks,
DKV
I don't think Border Force have the authority to overturn a visa approval given by UKVI, i.e. disagree with their colleagues. The only situation I can think of if they find the visa has expired or documents being shown are forged.... I would like to think this is overthinking a bit. Don't recall such an event being reported during the years I have been on the forum.
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Re: Tier 2 applicant - Airport checks upon return

Post by DKV » Tue Feb 04, 2025 7:34 pm

Thanks Alterhase

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