Chris28 wrote:Just been speaking to one of my contacts at the Home Office in Sheffield over a similar issue with one of my clients (a change of nationality while on a Tier 2 work permit and in the UK - as Mason is).
She said that the official view (from the head of the policy section) is that the person should return overseas to obtain a new visa. I tried to argue that while on the visa here, the current rules allow the transfer in the UK, but apparently the policy after 6 April (when a whole load of rules change) is a completely new visa is needed. I'm annoyed as my client has a wife and three kids here and they all have to travel (back to the US) so it will cost a bit. Presumably this will affect Willie too.
Depends on the RFL's policy more than the Home Office, doesn't it?
If they just require 'working here legally' and 'hold (in this case) Tongan passport.', it wouldn't be an issue.
He isn't changing nationality, just getting an additional one - for RFL purposes only. Based on the limited information available my
guess would be that he wouldn't require a new visa to satisfy the RFL - just a passport.
pmh wrote:What's the date again?
It's now the
afternoon of April first...
edit - just noticed it was posted at 11.56...
