I am currently on Skilled worker visa. I applied for GTV and got endorsed today for Exceptional talent promise. I need help in applying for stage 2.
I want to switch to GTV, however my current skilled worker visa is valid till 2025. I paid the IHS surcharge till 2025. As I still have tenure left. Am I eligible for refund of IHS surcharge? If so, can you please guide me on the process?
Secondly, Do I have to inform my employer before switching or should I apply and then let my employer know. Please suggest!
For the second question I don’t think you would have a legal obligation to tell your employer about the visa change but if they paid the healthcare surcharge you might consider telling them at some point.
Congratulations @Praveenmk07 on the endorsement! I am also on Skilled worker visa and planning to switch to GTV.
Did you apply for stage 1 endorsement on your own or took help from a GTV visa consultant or immigration consultant?
I have found there are consulting firms who help to prepare and apply for GTV stage 1. Just want to understand and need guidance, if I should go through a consultant?