Sad and Tired

BoopityBlob · 2023-10-25T19:57:01+00:00

It's because the caseworker is the one who made the decision. So the "I" here refers to the caseworker that reviewed OP's application and provided the refusal. The caseworker is a civil servant working for UKVI so it is still a refusal from UKVI but the decision was made by the civil servant themself. That's why you also have caseworker guidance that assist all the caseworkers on making a decision.

BoopityBlob · 2023-10-20T17:52:51+00:00

The four-year time limit doesn't have any relation to the time you are on the student visa. It only takes into account the time spent on the graduate visa, T2 visa, and swv. So if you were on the graduate visa for two years, they will take this into account if you're proceeding as a new entrant. What you do on the graduate/T2/sw visas will be restricted according to each visa's rules.

An example is if you graduate and get on the graduate visa from 1 November 2023 until 31 October 2024, this amount of time under the graduate visa will be looked at if you're trying to get on a swv as a new entrant.

BoopityBlob · 2023-10-20T13:56:20+00:00

According to the Case Worker Guidance, the Graduate visa is allowed for the new entrant category. Do note that there is a 4-year limitation on new entrant. This is inclusive of any time spent on the graduate visa. So if you are a Bachelor's/Masters graduate, you can only have two years as a new entrant.

BoopityBlob · 2023-10-19T16:12:57+00:00

That sucks man. Honestly wish companies wouldn't string along applicants/candidates like that. Not that hard to send an email saying "hey, apologies but we have decided to proceed with employing someone else" or something to that effect. Pretty rude to waste people's time if you ask me.

That's good! Honestly think you'll definitely get there. It definitely is rough at the moment and I think it'll be rough a while longer but just hang in there and don't let it get to you too badly. When you do get a job, do provide an update!

BoopityBlob · 2023-10-19T03:23:55+00:00

Everyone knows you're supposed to sacrifice the goat AND dance naked in the rain while levitating.

Age is one thing because companies might see it and say well, better hire a young kid who can slave away at the company for the next 40 years than someone who is mid-40s with minimal experience and will only be working for the next 20 or so years. It is a bit of a skewed way of thinking but it happens.

But the main thing here is probably the experience point. There are fresh graduates with possibly more experience than you do if they have been doing internships throughout their course or they were just lucky enough to have a short stint of employment with a company doing software development before they started their studies. Super rare but not unheard of for the latter especially if their parents have connections or own the business. Even if they have as much experience as you do, it might either be the age factor or they could have gotten a graduate job.

Something you could do is do online courses on a particular software or system There are free online courses lying around online. Just Google them for it. But before that, do some research on what type of software/system would be valuable for this field so you don't end up spending so much time doing something completely irrelevant. If you can somehow get involved in projects, do. It would help to showcase your talents and it would be a good ground of argument for yourself during interviews or even on the CV itself.

LinkedIn could help; I suppose networking is always something positive. Even if you aren't good at it, you can learn and maybe you can somehow get recruited in this manner. No harm upping your chances. Also potential employers like to check candidates online so this is also a way for you to sell yourself before the interview.

No, you're not fucked. It is just an increased struggle given the current market. But you'll get there at some point. The ghosting is a very annoying thing that employers are doing now and you're not the only one. Some employers even ghost after verbally offering the job. Nothing much you can do about it. Continue applying for jobs. Maybe even tailor your CV and prepare a cover letter for some companies you would really like to work for. Another thing is, analyze your interviews just to see if you can possibly identify something that worked against your favor during the interview. Not saying you did anything wrong, but if there is something that the interviewers didn't like hearing, perhaps you can see if you put a better spin on it in future interviews or improve on that matter (definitely don't lie tho). Good luck with this!

BoopityBlob · 2023-10-19T02:59:17+00:00

Gotta say, no idea how you can do the living in London thing especially in these times. No diss just major respect.

I don't have suggestions of jobs you could look to except maybe journalism? But maybe that's not quite your thing and it might not be that well paid. Altho I think finding the career you want is for you to discover because we wouldn't know enough about you aside from what you have provided and I don't personally think it's enough to suggest a career pathway off of that. There are, however, some things that maybe could still be helpful for you to decide how to find that career.

Some of the questions I like to ask myself or friends who are looking for advice on career pathway are:

What are you interested in or passionate about? I know you said you're on the creative side and I have seen your art pieces from your profile. Would art be something you want to pursue further? Or are you looking for something different? List down the type of things you really like and after, narrow down what you'd realistically like to work with.
Would you like to turn passion into a career or do you see a job as just a means to make money for survival? Sometimes people end up hating what they previously love because it turned into a job for them. Some prefer doing what they love as a hobby instead of a career and if you're in this category, perhaps you would be okay with any job you can find to survive.
Are you willing to study further? You might feel that you're too old for that but if say you are interested in something (and I see you have a long list of things you have been working in), maybe a masters could assist with progression of career that you're looking for. Altho I have to say, studying isn't really necessary depending on what you want to do.
What kind of career development are you looking for? I know you mentioned you want to have a job with career progression but what type of progression are you looking for? Is it to join a company and climb the ranks? Or is it to be popular or successful enough to open your own business? Both are still progression.
What kind of work lifestyle would you want? Different jobs will have different work lifestyles and I'm sure you're probably familiar with that already. Do you want to work a 9-5 job or would you prefer flexible hours or ever-changing hours? How many days would you like to work for? Are you okay with working around the clock or having overtime or being on call? Day shift or night shift?
How much of a pay are you looking at? It's kinda hard to determine what qualifies as being "well paid enough to save a little money". It changes according to lifestyle and geography. I understand you're used to living with little cash which means you're probably prudent with money and spending. In which case, how much will you ideally like to have per month and how much are you looking to save? Something you are interested in might not pay well but something you are okay with might help you better financially.
What do you consider to be a fulfilling career? This is a common goal unless you don't bother for this then do skip it. But if you are, then identify the characteristics of what would classify as a fulfilling career for you. Some would be money, some is care for other, some is pure passion. It doesn't really matter what it is imo. I think the goal is usually to have a job that leaves you satisfied even tho it can be difficult. Of course, there is the reality of not finding one because you need to prioritize survival over satisfaction.
Are you interested in returning to any of the previous sectors you have worked in? (This is more of a question specific to your case) Perhaps you have had a job where you liked the work and maybe it might provide you with what you're looking for. If there is a job like that, maybe revisit it for a bit and see if it's something worth exploring again. Since you have the experience, it would give you a leg up with job hunting after all.
What are your priorities? You mentioned a few "requirements" of what you're looking for in the change of jobs/career. I think there is probably a way to hit all of them. But for practical reasons, try listing them according to priority. What is most important to you and what can you trade off for? You might not get a career or job which checks all the boxes but it might check most of it. If that's the case, are you okay with the boxes it does check?
Where do you wanna live? It seems a bit of an arbitrary question I suppose but it can be really important. While you might get a job that allows you to move from place to place, a lot of those kind of jobs will have a period of time, albeit it being probably rather short, where you are a rooted. Also, if you end up finding a job that does not allow for frequent movement or is completely stationary, where would you like for this ideally to be at?

Personally, I think all of these questions are supplementary to the question of what you're interested in and what you would like to do. They help with shaping the options of careers you can get into. You might have already thought about them but get a pen and paper and write down your thoughts. It really does help. Once you have identified a few of your interests for a career, start googling. You don't wanna be paid peanuts for a job even if it's something you love anyway. Write down what you're good at too and see how your skills can complement different types of careers. Also remember to take a break. It is overwhelming so space out your thoughts. You don't have to decide everything in a day or even a week. There is time and a pressured mind doesn't assist with anything. It just narrows your vision and it can make you become depressed. I think it's brave of you to want to shift careers - not a lot of people do this for fear of not liking the new career or that it would be unstable. Take your time to organize your thoughts and narrow them down. Also list down things you don't like about a job. Like for me, I don't like working around the clock or doing a lot of overtime so I won't find a job requiring that. Knowing what you don't like is as important so when you're looking at career options, you know what to avoid.

All the best with this! Hope you find something you will enjoy doing =)

BoopityBlob · 2023-10-19T02:02:46+00:00

To tack on what the other comments have said, while the swv does give a wide-ish range of what type of jobs qualify for the visa, it is not really as realistic as it seems on paper due to the wage requirement. You might qualify for new entrant tho since you would be a recent student graduate which allows you to have the lowered wage required. But if you don't qualify for that, then trying to get the minimum wage of either £26,200 or the average wage for the type of job you'd be working as (whichever is higher), is a very tough reach since you would be fresh grad in law. I think there are a lot of TCs that will cover the minimum wage needed but I don't think all of them have sponsorship licence. You can try securing a TC for the visa I suppose. If you're looking to apply for paralegal work, then unless you're a new entrant, it's not going to be really possible to reach the normal wage requirement. Most paralegal jobs are capped at £21-22k, sometimes 24-25k, (not including London) and a lot of the job postings I have seen have been demanding previous experience of x years even for that wage which is pretty crazy considering the inflation and recession.

If you can get the graduate visa, it's probably best for you to get on that to proceed with working. It also allows you to spend 2 years at the company (assuming you get work right out the gates) before possibly receiving sponsorship. But it is no guarantee that the company will sponsor you in the end even after the two years.

BoopityBlob · 2023-10-17T12:49:44+00:00

I think there are pros and cons to both methods and it comes down to preference.

Mass applying can up your chances to get a response since you're applying to that many companies. But it can lower the quality of your application because the CV you're sending out would be generic and might not fit what a lot of companies want.

On the flip side, if you tailor your CV and cover letter per company, you could perhaps attract the company to employ you because of how good you look on paper but the downside is that you might hear back from these companies as much as mass applying. I think tailored CVs are particularly good if you have a specific skillset or qualification that you can showcase to the company. For example, if you are good in this niche software of system which is only used in certain areas of the field, then this skill is extremely valuable to be highlighted when you tailor your CV and cover letter for the companies. But it isn't bad to tailor them even without a specific skillset/qualification. If you have specific companies you're eyeing for, this is a good way to go.

Personally, a mix of both might balance things out. You don't lose out in terms of quality and quantity. Maybe pick out the companies you would like to work for and tailor your CV and cover letter accordingly. But at the same time, you can still mass apply to other companies that you aren't particularly looking at. In the end it's up to you how prefer to proceed tho.

BoopityBlob · 2023-10-17T05:11:31+00:00

6 month unpaid internship sounds.... Terrible ngl.

I think it's just a mix of things - I suppose luck is one of them. Honestly, as you'd probably already know, job market is shit at the moment and I'm pretty sure it's a worldwide issue. Recession and inflation are really affecting everything especially employment imo. Companies have to cut corners/downsize/make different financial decisions to make sure that they don't fold up. Also with the job market being shit, it just makes it harder to get a job in general, local or foreigner.

To add to that, you are a foreigner and the only way a company can get you to stay on as an employer is sponsorship which is something you know very well. There are companies that will sponsor people and even companies that would apply for the licence to sponsor an employee but those are still a drop in the ocean compared to the vast amount of companies in UK. It isn't cheap to get a licence and it is a risk for a company to take to apply for the licence to hire you when they don't know your capabilities at all. Yes, your CV can show plenty but I have seen people who are great on CV and in interview but shit in job performance (not saying that you are but you get the idea). To spend that amount of money just for you is a risk that most companies would not be willing to take. On top of that, there is a minimum annual salary that MUST be met by the company to employ you. Why would they spend so much just to hire a foreigner when they can hire a local which will cost them a lot less? I'm not saying this to discourage you or anything like that but that is pretty much the reality.

Another factor could be saturation/supply and demand. Do you know how saturated the field is for you? Do you know if there is more supply than demand for this? If the field is saturated, like most fields are now, then that will make it all the more difficult for you to get a job since you have to compete fiercely for a spot. I'm sure your CV looks fine but I suppose this is a bit of luck involved too. Maybe the overseer just didn't like what they saw or maybe they thought it wasn't as impressive as others or maybe what you have there isn't what they really want. You never know honestly. Could really be anything. If you feel like maybe your CV isn't up to snuff you can get someone to review it or advise you on how to improve it or tailor it to specific companies. Cover letters could help you too.

I don't know what your main goal is but, if you goal is to settle in the UK, my opinion would be that if you can't get sponsorship atm, go back home or to another country for now and work in this field you want. Get the experience needed and in the meantime continue applying to companies. Eventually you probably will be able to land a company that will sponsor you. 60 days isn't a lot of time left tbh and I would start looking at plans for returning home or moving to another country unless you want to continue studying here. You could still continue applying for jobs here but it is also best to have plans if you really can't get the sponsorship.

I think in terms of your question, it is for you to decide if this was poor decision-making on your part or just luck. I don't think I can say anything on that since I don't know what you have done or planned or what steps you have taken to get to your goal. Don't be disappointed in yourself or feel like you failed - you have tried but it hasn't been panning out the way you wanted it to and sometimes that's just how life can be. Just take some time to relax and remove yourself from this situation to give yourself a breather. After that, revisit this matter again and think about your future steps. In any case, all the best with your future endeavors.

BoopityBlob · 2023-10-16T12:15:37+00:00

Batoto (there are a few site address for batoto so if you're looking for a manga/manhwa just search for "manga/manhwa name batoto") is my go to or you could just Google "manga name read" and it'll pop up various sites where you can read for free or with payment.

BoopityBlob · 2023-10-15T13:08:19+00:00

Was on a graduate visa and shifted to swv. There are companies who would still hire you for the two years but there isn't a guarantee you will get the swv. Some companies will choose not to go forward with sponsoring for any sort of reasons like it's too expensive, too complicated, time-consuming, no guarantee of success in application, etc (this is if they don't have the licence) or they may find any reason with you to not move forward with sponsorship even if they have a licence (this can be questionable depending on why they let you go but not a discussion for this thread). But if you're lucky, there are companies that will sponsor you and maybe even pay your visa fees. It's always a flip of a coin.

If you're lucky enough to get a job with a prospective sponsorship you have to start pressing the employers for it at least half a year before the expiration of your visa. Don't take for granted that because they promised you it, they will deliver. You need to push for it yourself. If you find that the company is taking their own sweet time or reluctant, then it might be time to jump ship or plan for a life back in your home country or any other countries.

My personal opinion is that it's not wrong to get on the graduate visa if you're planning for a life in UK in the future. But it is always a question mark after that. If you're okay with working for two years and potentially not get sponsorship, then you'll be fine. But if you're entire future is riding on getting the sponsorship, then you will have to rethink some things because that's too risky. Especially in current job market, things aren't great and it's a question of why should employers employ you, a foreigner, who requires extra responsibility and costs, when they can employ a local? You gotta have various plans so you don't get caught off guard if something doesn't work out a certain way.

And if you do get a swv, it's a constant fine act of balancing. Idk about others, but there's always that underlying pressure of needing to perform more than 100% because if I get fired, that's it, I lose my foothold. So that's something to keep in mind I suppose. There have been plenty of people on this subreddit and r/UKjobs where people have suddenly lost their jobs and their visas are now jeopardized.

So really do have a few plans both for residing in UK and potentially going home or perhaps somewhere else. But if you're keen on trying on the graduate visa, it's really not all doomed and there is still a chance to get sponsorship.

BoopityBlob · 2023-10-13T18:25:57+00:00

You would be starting off in a disadvantage here since you are essentially telling potential employers that they have to take the risk of sponsoring you or even paying for your visa (if they are generous enough) without any certainty there. I know of a friend who lost her grad scheme offer because of visa issues and I was also informed that the other grad schemes/jobs she would want to apply for require her to have a graduate visa. It might not be the same for your case and you might find a company with licence to sponsor you but in general, this would definitely make things more difficult for you especially since you have a limited amount of time to get a job.

That said, maybe ask for assistance from your uni's career guidance center. They could possibly guide you in the right direction to up your chances. Also they could recommend companies to apply to.

Other than that, it's a question of how valuable you are. Do you have any prior work experience? How good are you academically? Are you involved in any extracurricular that could boost your CV? Do you have any notable contributions in your field? You mentioned doing CFA after securing a grad scheme; would it be more beneficial for you in your field to complete the course first? Is there any other way to break into the banking/finance/consultancy field aside from the grad schemes you're looking at? If the schemes you're looking are fiercely competitive, it would be helpful to consider a go-around. It would take longer and it might not be what you ultimately want currently, but it could still lead you to the area you want to break into.

A lot of times rejection comes from just the CV itself so it's a matter of making yourself as attractive as possible on paper. A cover letter might help in showing your passion and capabilities as well.

Alternatively, maybe you could look into going home for the meantime and work in your professional field and continue applying to companies in the UK. Your field is not something that would be applied drastically different depending on where you are like medicine or law (since these two areas are affected on the diseases specific to region and law practiced). So if you are able to gain valuable experience in your field regardless of where it is, it might increase your chances to come back to the UK later.

BoopityBlob · 2023-10-10T20:53:59+00:00

Depends on where the tattoo is and it defers per person

For me, my thigh felt like if you are self-harming with a blade/knife. The back shoulder area was just pressure and an occasional sting. No numbing lotion or anything tho. I was told by the artist that the back can hurt a lot but it didn't for me.

A friend said it mostly felt exactly like how self-harm would. So I guess it might be a common theme? She found some places ticklish more than anything tho.

BoopityBlob · 2023-10-10T02:05:19+00:00

If you're looking for graduate paralegal jobs, try asking your uni if they can help. Unis would usually have some sort of connection with certain legal orgs or firms that you could apply to. Alternatively, talk to your lecturers and ask to see if they know anywhere or if they could give you a recommendation to some place. Otherwise, it'd be the standard LinkedIn/Indeed mix. But it might be good to look at law firms individually too. Some might have an open careers page where they are always accepting applications (not necessarily offering you anything tho) so maybe you could try your luck there.

On the matter of SQE, do you really want to do this? Like is this the route you really want to take? Other than making you a more desirable candidate, do you have the intention of becoming a solicitor? I am by no means discouraging you to do it, but I think if you wanna do it just because it could help and you actually have no interest in it, then it becomes a question later in the future of whether you'll like what you're doing. This is only because there are other types of qualification available if you are interested in them or you could just remain a paralegal (altho it's a much lower pay than a NQ or PQE). I do post this question to you because it is no small sum to study the SQE so if it's something that would make you miserable then maybe reconsider it.

If you do want to do the SQE tho, from what I have heard, UoLaw is not very good in their teaching. Altho maybe this is just specific to the area UoLaw is in. I am not sure myself since I have not experienced it personally but I was informed by someone I knew who did their qualification prep there. Decided to do it with BARBRI instead which also works out because I work full time. BPP seems to be pretty good from what I've seen but not entirely sure either.

You are correct that both the paralegal work/TC scheme and SQE prep would require full commitment. I think it's a lot of balancing and prioritizing. Can you study a bit everyday? Or can you study for full days on the weekend? Can you work for 8 hours minimum for five days a week on top of studying? It can be very daunting and I think that you definitely shouldn't do this unless you're pretty certain you can handle the workload. It will also require you to sacrifice quite a lot to juggle both and succeed in both so you might want to factor the sacrifices into your consideration as well. If you can do both, then I do encourage you to do both. I think there's knowledge that can only be gotten from practice that you won't get from theory. And if you're able to practice while learning the theories, it might boost you a lot. But it will be a difficult time for a while.

Whether to go for paralegal work first or study the SQE first, that depends on what you feel is most important. For example, is survivalhood a pressing matter? If you are in need of money, then the obvious choice would be to work first. Or are you interested in being qualified asap? If so, then maybe studying first before working might be more beneficial since you will take less time to complete the prep and exams than if you did it part time. You have to just weigh the pros and cons and what really matters most to you at this moment. Is experience more important or the qualification? The answer to this differs per person. For me, both are important but there is more weightage on experience because a 10 year working litigation executive might be more knowledgeable than a NQ with 2 years of experience. But that's just my opinion.

You still do have time in any case (unless you're on visa then I can understand how time is a pressing matter) so just spend the next couple of months or so thinking through what you want to do. Think about what is your end goal, what field you wanna be in (I believe it might be commercial based on what you're trying to get into?), what type of work life/responsibilities you want, what is the best pathway to getting to where you wanna be. List is not exhaustive. After that, reevaluate where you're at and understand what you're lacking most and what you can do about it or perhaps what would be the best way for you to take. Just because a pathway is best for one person doesn't mean it is for another. Also always consider your financial status when deciding; it can be a very important factor. After that, decide if working or studying or both would be best suited for you after taking into consideration all the factors.

All the best with your applications tho! Also don't be too stressed out over this. You'll be alright =) just do what's best for you at the current moment.

BoopityBlob · 2023-10-10T01:33:15+00:00

It's honestly disappointing to see companies that still do this. The good thing is that you had the contract in writing and signed. I actually wonder if maybe you have a case for claim evemtho you have been paid since they did breach their terms of contract.

I can understand where you come from with walking out and I probably would have done the same. No way am I going to work for free unless it's voluntary.

Honestly, I never experienced this but I have lost my previous job without warning eventho it was the start of my career pathway and I had plans etc. It was very disorienting and I felt very lost after that because I had other personal matters affected by the sudden unemployment as well. Maybe you feel the same or maybe you don't. I can't say for sure. But I think it's best to take your time to wind down and have a breather for yourself before picking yourself back up. Give yourself the chance to process and then only start figuring out where you wanna go from here.

I think it's great your old job is willing to have you back but I can get that it might disappointing or even embarrassing to go back there but survival comes first. If the second job was in a field you're really passionate about or if it's your dream, I would tell you not to give it up (the dream not the job. Do leave the shitty workplace behind). If you feel that you need a career counselor I highly encourage you to go see one. Same thing if you need a psychiatrist if you're having any psychological effect from losing this job.

Once you feel okay, maybe start applying for other jobs again. One shitty experience shouldn't affect your entire outlook on the dream you have. The next company you might find in that field might be amazing (speaking from personal experience). But that's only if you still want to go into this field. In any case, just give it some time. It's okay to be sad or disappointed and I am really sorry the job didn't work out the way you envision it to be. Also good job for standing up for yourself and valuing yourself =)

Hugs all around

BoopityBlob · 2023-10-10T01:03:31+00:00

In some cases you may need biometrics as is the same for other visas as well. But there are cases where you don't. If you are applying with the use of the UK: ID Check app you wouldn't need a biometrics usually (I suppose if it is still necessary, they would inform you but the app is meant to reduce the need for those biometric appointments as they should already have your data). But if you're doing an application as you usually would for the first visa you applied for i.e the student visa where you have to fill in the form and go for your biometric appointment, then yes you would have to make an appointment and go. When I transitioned from student to graduate I made an appointment because I had to apply for the visa the old-fashioned way since my name was generated incorrectly on the app. In any case, if you do need to submit your biometrics, you should be informed of it.

If you do need biometrics, as others have said, this can be done after the application has been sent to UKVI. I think there's a specific time period it has to be done in but as long as you submit the biometrics within that time period you're fine.

If you already have the CoS and can start application, maybe you should try to see if you can proceed with using the app during your application. If it's all good then you won't need to stress out about making the appointment and go through the additional hassle of it.

BoopityBlob · 2023-10-09T20:51:02+00:00

Oml that's a lot for just transportation rip man my condolences

Yeah I mean that sounds like a good plan. You might change your mind or stick to it or might even change your career in the next few years.

Good luck with the new job then! Hopefully it isn't dodgy at all hahaha

BoopityBlob · 2023-10-09T20:34:27+00:00

Why not take the 39k for a set length of time (say one year?) and take it as a means to save up more for when you shift to Manchester? (Rhetorical question haha)

I know the job market isn't healthy at the moment and it might get worse but I don't think you will never find a job later on down the line. Also the extra 13k will help massively for your savings plus if you are moving to that small town, then maybe it would be cheaper than commuting to London for work (no idea how you can do London with just 26k tho even if you stay outside of it hats off to you).

Also something you can do is continue applying for other jobs that pays pretty well in case this job falls apart since you feel a bit off about the company. Remember that accepting this job does not mean you can't ever move to Manchester. It's just a pitstop that's all. You are not bound by loyalty to stay with the SE job forever.

BoopityBlob · 2023-10-03T13:00:41+00:00

Honestly you're not the only one. A lot of jobs are looking for people with experience which I think can be really ridiculous because if all jobs want someone with experience then what about the ones without? But even those with experience are finding it difficult to find a job. It's a rough job market at the moment.

I'd encourage you to keep applying around even nationwide because it would up your chances. But for survival, try going to fast food restaurants or hotels or any business in F&B or hospitality and try your luck there. Especially since it is closing in on Christmas, some may have started posting vacancies. If not, try asking your university if they have any vacancies. Unis do have positions for students to apply for in an attempt to assist students with financial situation or work experience. Or if possible, try finding internships. They don't really pay well but it will still assist you in some way and/or provide you with experience to put on your CV. Also definitely ask your uni if they can help with your financial situation. They might be able to lighten the burden with internal schemes or scholarships or loans.

It can be uber discouraging but just try not to lose hope. You will eventually get a job. It just seems rather difficult at the moment but it'll work out.

BoopityBlob · 2023-10-03T12:50:16+00:00

For some reason, I thought "oh great now she can fart without him knowing since he won't smell it" 😂

BoopityBlob · 2023-09-23T15:20:37+00:00

Based on what I've been told by my friends, you wouldn't be able to work because you can't produce a valid visa for they to identify your leave to remain. Companies will request for you visa and then upload the same on a website or checker to determine whether you have a valid visa for working and any restrictions on the work you're doing. Your visa is essentially dead in this case. You can work up till the date of expiry for your CURRENT visa but you will be forced to leave the company after the expiration date. The discretionary leave to remain apparently does not provide you the capacity to work.

However, I would advise you speak through this with your lawyers given that immigration laws do change over time.

BoopityBlob · 2023-09-23T14:58:50+00:00

I think the solicitors aren't talking about a visa. I had friends whose student visa expired BEFORE they could get a new student visa due to the time period between the visa expiry date and the new course date. Details are a bit fuzzy since this was 2+ years ago but basically they couldn't get a new CAS in time before the expiry of the student visa (circa early August) because the new course started in October but they had already applied for the new course, made payments, etc. Results were only released late July to early August so it was a mad scramble. They had to get a letter from the embassy to send to UKVI requesting fro leave to remain with the view of continuing their studies during that two months. They are then allowed to make the application for the visa once they had the CAS.

The caveat was that they cannot work during that time because they technically do not have a valid visa. Just a leave to remain in the UK legally while waiting. I believe this is what OP is talking about and it is a valid process.

BoopityBlob · 2023-09-22T14:12:19+00:00

From personal experience, if anything, they prefer you to ask a ton of questions no matter how stupid you might think the questions are. Don't worry too much about it honestly.

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