milliesmum

We have nearly finished our visa form but want to know the best way to approach dh's current employer about getting a reference. Does it adversly affect the way your employer treats you in the future? Has anyone had any bad experiences? Dh is a little worried about this esp as we will not be going (hopefully) till next May/June. Its a long time to be put on garden leave iyswim.

Any advice would be gratefully received.

Thanks

sponge

We recently submitted our visa through our agent. It was sent without the current employers reference as at that point my husband hadn't told his employer our plans. Our agent said it could follow on a bit later. However, last week he finally did tell his employer and got a glowing reference off them which has now been submitted to the agent to forward on to ASPC.
I believe you can delay a little but not for too long as when they are looking at your application they phone your last 2 employers to verify ther references when deciding to grant the visa or not.
If anyone knows any different, I am sure they will say.

sponge

Downies

OH and myself had no problems at all - most employers happy to be given warning possibility of leaving them due to visa application - I think his company were more happy he was leaving the country rather than jumping to a rival company - mine just happy i am sticking to my three months notice period.

I havent heard of any employer taking it the wrong way - but hey you never know. Most people have been pleasantly surprised.

Paula

onepearlyb

What's this about "last two employers" being telephoned????
All it says in the 47SK is that you have to have been in your employment ( if on MODL ) for 12 out of the last 18 months. I didn't see anything about enclosing two work references. EEEK.
Anyone know of any different?? I only put in one work's reference when I sent in the application.

*pearly*

Wendy

It all depends on your circumstances. If you have had the same job for the past few years then only one will be required. For example my hubby has had the same job for the past 8 years, so we sent in references from them only.

DIMA don't always contact your employers they do spot checks.

djfbug

What do you do when you last employer refuses to sign a reference? This has just happened to me. I have been self employed for the last 3 years so do I need this