Tier 2 (General)
Post-study worker
This page explains what proof of working you must send to apply to switch from a post-study worker category in to the skilled worker category (Tier 2 General) of the points-based system to work in the United Kingdom.
What documents you must send
You must send two pieces of evidence that you have worked for the sponsor for at least the last six months before you apply.
The documents are:
Payslips
These should be either formal payslips or on company-headed paper. If payslips are not on headed paper or you only have online pay slips, you must get your employer?s signature and stamp on a print-out to confirm the payslip.
Payslips must cover the whole time claimed, so if your payslips are monthly, each monthly payslip for the time claimed must be sent.
Personal bank or building society statements covering the six months before you apply
Your personal bank or building society statements should clearly show:
- your name;
- your account number;
- the date of the statement;
- the financial institution?s name and logo; and
- payments from your sponsor over the six months.
The most recent statement must be dated within one month of when you apply.
If you want to send electronic bank statements from an online account, they must have all of the information above. You must also send a supporting letter from your bank, on company headed paper, confirming that the statements are genuine.
Building society pass book covering the six months before you apply
The building society pass book should clearly show:
- your name;
- your account number;
- the financial institution?s name and logo; and
- payments from your sponsor over the six months.
Letter from sponsor confirming you have been working for them for at least six months before you apply
The letter from your sponsor should show:
- your name;
- the date of the letter; and
- their name and logo.
You should provide full contact details for each document sent to allow all supporting documents to be checked if we need to.