Hi Everyone, I am confused, so hopefully someone can help me out...
I have a MA from a recognized UK University, I am now on a tier 2 work visa and have a job offer for a new position with a new company, meaning I would need to switch my tier 2. I am confused on whether the company would be responsible for doing the resident market test, or if they would NOT be since I have a UK degree?
I found this on the UKBA site..
28.8 You do not have to conduct a resident labour market test if a migrant you want to sponsor is
applying for Tier 2 (General) leave in the UK and has, or was last granted leave to enter, or to stay
in the UK under one of the following:
......
f) they have, or were last granted permission to stay in the UK as a Tier 4 migrant or as a student and during their last grant of leave, or a continuous period of leave that includes their last grant of leave, they have received final results confirming they:
▪▪have passed and will be (or have been) awarded a UK recognised bachelor’s or master’s
degree, or...
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/305304/Tier_2_5_Sponsor_Guidance_04-14.pdfJust want another opinion before I go back to my future employer with this.
Thank you!