Non-pbs visa as a DoD civilian
Jun 24th 2018, 7:30 pm
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Non-pbs visa as a DoD civilian
hello everyone,
my quick question is what can can i do on my non-pbs visa I’ve googled everywhere but it only gives me information for household workers. As a DoD civilian with this visa can i go back to uni? can i work other places? Does it lead to settlement? Any information would be great. Thank you.
Also how long does it take to be approved for this visa after biometrics?
my quick question is what can can i do on my non-pbs visa I’ve googled everywhere but it only gives me information for household workers. As a DoD civilian with this visa can i go back to uni? can i work other places? Does it lead to settlement? Any information would be great. Thank you.
Also how long does it take to be approved for this visa after biometrics?
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Jun 24th 2018, 8:25 pm
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Re: Non-pbs visa as a DoD civilian
hello everyone,
my quick question is what can can i do on my non-pbs visa I’ve googled everywhere but it only gives me information for household workers. As a DoD civilian with this visa can i go back to uni? can i work other places? Does it lead to settlement? Any information would be great. Thank you.
Also how long does it take to be approved for this visa after biometrics?
my quick question is what can can i do on my non-pbs visa I’ve googled everywhere but it only gives me information for household workers. As a DoD civilian with this visa can i go back to uni? can i work other places? Does it lead to settlement? Any information would be great. Thank you.
Also how long does it take to be approved for this visa after biometrics?
Which UK visa are you applying for?
By DoD are you referring to the US Department of Defence?
Jun 24th 2018, 9:22 pm
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Jun 24th 2018, 10:28 pm
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Re: Non-pbs visa as a DoD civilian
Are you a dependent family member of a DoD contractor?
Jun 24th 2018, 10:46 pm
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they have me sponsoring myself. Don’t ask me how that works because i have no idea. That’s just what it has me doing. And my visa paperwork says it’s indefinite as long as i work for the DoD. But can i work elsewhere as well? Can i go back to uni? Can i eventually settle.
Jun 24th 2018, 11:16 pm
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Re: Non-pbs visa as a DoD civilian
they have me sponsoring myself. Don’t ask me how that works because i have no idea. That’s just what it has me doing. And my visa paperwork says it’s indefinite as long as i work for the DoD. But can i work elsewhere as well? Can i go back to uni? Can i eventually settle.
Jun 24th 2018, 11:26 pm
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i was told i could do whatever my visa allowed. I was accepted to a uni and because I’m not on tier 4 i can go part time.
Jun 24th 2018, 11:42 pm
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Re: Non-pbs visa as a DoD civilian
If you’re a DoD employee being posted to the UK why would you be eligible for a Tier 1 visa? You’re going to have to give some background information on your situation in order for posters to help you.
Jun 24th 2018, 11:50 pm
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I’d like to think I gave backcgorund. I work for the US DoD as a civilian and am being stationed at Lakenheath. They require a non-pbs visa. However, they are under the tier 1 companies as well. Since the DoD doesn’t fall under the typical types of non-pbs categories i would like to know what all can be done with thie non-pbs visa. What are it’s limitations?
Jun 25th 2018, 1:05 am
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Re: Non-pbs visa as a DoD civilian
I’d like to think I gave backcgorund. I work for the US DoD as a civilian and am being stationed at Lakenheath. They require a non-pbs visa. However, they are under the tier 1 companies as well. Since the DoD doesn’t fall under the typical types of non-pbs categories i would like to know what all can be done with thie non-pbs visa. What are it’s limitations?
Are you saying that the DoD are stationing you in Lakenheath UK but want you to get your own visa?
Or are you saying that you'd like to apply for a posting in Lakenheath, but the DoD has told you that if you want to do that you'll have to find your own visa?
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Jun 25th 2018, 6:47 am
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Well you've got me confused. There isn't a 'one size fits all' non points based visa - there are a few categories and unless you have a UK citizen grandparent none of them seem to fit.
Are you saying that the DoD are stationing you in Lakenheath UK but want you to get your own visa?
Or are you saying that you'd like to apply for a posting in Lakenheath, but the DoD has told you that if you want to do that you'll have to find your own visa?
Are you saying that the DoD are stationing you in Lakenheath UK but want you to get your own visa?
Or are you saying that you'd like to apply for a posting in Lakenheath, but the DoD has told you that if you want to do that you'll have to find your own visa?
Jul 2nd 2018, 1:15 am
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Re: Non-pbs visa as a DoD civilian
I’d like to think I gave backcgorund. I work for the US DoD as a civilian and am being stationed at Lakenheath. They require a non-pbs visa. However, they are under the tier 1 companies as well. Since the DoD doesn’t fall under the typical types of non-pbs categories i would like to know what all can be done with thie non-pbs visa. What are it’s limitations?