Tier 1

Dear friends

This query is particularly for people are working in UK using ork permit visa sponsored by an indian company (like accenture, wipro, satyam, infosys etc.,)...

My questions to those people are

1. Do we need to tell our indian company (through which i have the work permit and working for a client in UK) that we are going to apply for Tier 1 general highly skilled professional Visa ?

2. My intension is to apply for Tier 1 without informing my current company. Is there any situation wherein i am forced to tell this to them during the course of the application process ?

3. In case, it is possible without their notice,  if my Tier1 Visa gets rejected, will it affect my existing work permit visa ? In this case, will my current employer (indian company) will come to know of this ?

4. Any document/approval/letter is needed from my indian company to apply for Tier 1 ?

I appreciate your reply (especially , it would be nice if i get a reply from those who belong to any of the above companies which i have mentioned and have got Tier 1 Visa )

Regards

1. No.

2. No, although the Home Office might contact the employer to confirm income.

3. No.

4. No, although it depends on the quality of earnings evidence you can supply. If this is not strong then you need employer to provide evidence such as a letter to confirm your earnings.