Tier 2 (W) application form - UK Border Agency - the Home Office

T2 (W)version 12/14Application For A Grant Of Leave AndBiometric Immigration Document-Application For A Tier 2 Single Extension OfStay Up To Five Years In The UKIn accordance with paragraph 34 of the immigration rules, thisform is specified for applications made on or after 1 December2014. Applications made on this form may be made by postonly. This application is free of charge.Please post your application to:Home OfficeTier 2PO Box 506DurhamDH99 1WBThis form is tobe used for allapplicationsmade on or after1 December2014 wherespecific criteriais met

T2 (W) APPLICATION FORMIn order to make an application using this form, you must meet all of the following criteria:1. Have previously been granted less than two years in one of thefollowing categories:• Business & commercial work permit holder (which includes ICT workpermits)• Sports & Entertainment work permit holder• Jewish Agency Employee• Member of the Operational Ground Staff of an Overseas-owned Airline• Minister of Religion, Missionary or Member of a Religious OrderAnd2. Applied for and were granted, Tier 2 leave through the transitionalarrangements in place for migrants in these categories; and3. Are still working for the same employer (being paid the appropriatesalary for the job) that the original Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) was issued for; and4. Will continue to work for the same employer; and5. Currently have valid leave in a Tier 2 category (General, Intra-CompanyTransfer, Minister of Religion, or Sportsperson); and6. Were granted the maximum period of three years under Tier 2T2 (W) Application Form (Version 12/14) - page 2 of 2

CONTENTSSection 1 - Application Details Tier 2 Migrant....................................................4A. Application Details............................................................................................................... 4Section 2 - Applicant’s details.............................................................................7B. Personal Details.................................................................................................................. 7C. Passport or travel documents and Biometric Residence Permits..................................... 12D. Immigration History........................................................................................................... 17E. Personal History (criminal convictions, war crimes, etc.)............................................ 21F - Public Funds..................................................................................................................... 25G. Dependant Details............................................................................................................ 27Section 3 - Sponsorship.....................................................................................28H. Sponsor contact details..................................................................................................... 28I. Job Details.......................................................................................................................... 29Section 4 – Declarations....................................................................................32J. Applicant declaration.......................................................................................................... 32K. Representative’s details and declaration........................................................................... 34Section 5 - Summary sheet................................................................................38Application Form Help Text................................................................................39Introduction............................................................................................................................ 39Who should apply using this form?........................................................................................ 39Submitting a valid application................................................................................................ 39Biometric Residence Permit.................................................................................................. 40Supporting Evidence.............................................................................................................. 42Question-Specific Help Text................................................................................................... 43T2 (W) Application Form (Version 12/14) - page 3 of 42

T2 (W) APPLICATION FORMSECTION 1 - APPLICATION DETAILS TIER 2 MIGRANTPlease complete this section in block capitals and black ink.A. Application DetailsA1. This application form should only be completed by individuals who are already in theUnited Kingdom. No payment is required.A2. Contact Address in the UK for correspondencePostcodeA3. Contact Name in the UK if different from that of the applicantA4. Applicant’s full nameA5. Applicant’s date of birthT2 (W) Application Form (Version 12/14) - page 4 of 42

T2 (W) APPLICATION FORMA6. Please give full details of any dependants’ applications submitted with this formDependant 1 - First nameLast nameDate of birthD D M M Y Y Y YDependant 2 - First nameLast nameDate of birthD D M M Y Y Y YDependant 3 - First nameLast nameDate of birthD D M M Y Y Y YDependant 4 - First nameLast nameDate of birthD D M M Y Y Y YDependant 5 - First nameLast nameDate of birthD D M M Y Y Y YDependant 6 - First nameLast nameDate of birthD D M M Y Y Y YPlease photocopy this page if space for additional dependants is required.T2 (W) Application Form (Version 12/14) - page 5 of 42

T2 (W) APPLICATION FORMIf you are producing a double-sided copy ofthis application form, please include this pageand make sure it falls on the reverse of theapplication details page in the two-sided copy.For administrative reasons, it is important thatthe rest of the form begins with Section 2 -Applicant’s Details facing upwardsT2 (W) Application Form (Version 12/14) - page 6 of 42

SECTION 2 - APPLICANT’S DETAILST2 (W) APPLICATION FORMHelp on the questions is given at the end of this application form. Failure to complete this sectionmay lead to a delay in the consideration of your application.B. Personal DetailsPhotographsYou must provide two identical photographs of yourself, taken within the last month, with your fullname on the back of each one. Please place the photographs in a small sealed envelope, togetherwith those of any dependants included in section G, and attach it across this space with a staple orpaper clip at the right hand side of the page/envelope. The photographs will be checked againstthe images taken when your biometric features are enrolled (or recorded).Please make sure that the staple or paper clip does not damage or mark the photographs. Allphotographs must be as specified in the photo guidance. A copy of the photo guidance can befound atwww.gov.uk/photos-for-passportsPlease see help text ‘Submitting a valid application’ section for information on thedocuments you must submit with this application.B1. Title - please select from the following list:Mr Mrs Miss MsRev Dr OtherIf Other, what is the applicant’s title?B2. First name(s) as stated in the applicant’s passport:B3. Last name(s) or family name(s) as stated in the applicant’s passport:B4. If you have been known, or have ever been known, by any other name(s) than thosegiven above, please give details below and send the evidence showing the name change:Name known by Dates from and to Evidence sentPlease photocopy this page if more space is needed.T2 (W) Application Form (Version 12/14) - page 7 of 42

T2 (W) APPLICATION FORMB5. Date of birth:D D M M Y Y Y YB6. Gender:MaleFemaleB7. Place of birth (city/town/province/state):B8. Country of birth:B9. Marital status - please select from the following list:Married or civil partnerWidowed or surviving civil partnerDivorced or dissolved civil partnershipSingleUnmarried partnerSeparated or separation orderB10. Home Office reference number(s) (if known):Reference number 1:Reference number 2:B11. Give details of any current or previous worker reference number(s) under workpermit arrangements (if applicable):Reference number 1:Reference number 2:B12. United Kingdom National Insurance number (if known):B13. Points Based System migrant reference number (if known):T2 (W) Application Form (Version 12/14) - page 8 of 42

T2 (W) APPLICATION FORMB14. Full address:B15. Postcode:B16. Date you started living at this address:D D M M Y Y Y YIf you have lived at the address above for less than two years please provide previousaddress details and the dates you lived there.Previous address 1:Postcode:From:To:D D M M Y Y Y Y D D M M Y Y Y YPrevious address 2:Postcode:From:D D M M Y Y Y Y D D M M Y Y Y YTo:If you have lived at more than two addresses in the last two years, please photocopy thispage and give details of all addresses during the previous two year period.T2 (W) Application Form (Version 12/14) - page 9 of 42

T2 (W) APPLICATION FORMB17. Home telephone number:B18. Mobile telephone number:B19. Work telephone number:B20. Email address:B21. Correspondence address (if different from above):B22. Postcode:T2 (W) Application Form (Version 12/14) - page 10 of 42

T2 (W) APPLICATION FORMC. Passport or travel documents and Biometric Residence Permits.Help on the questions is given at the end of this application form.C1. Under what nationality did you enter the United Kingdom?C2. Do you currently hold any additional nationalities?Yes - go to question C3 No - go to question C4C3. Give details of all other nationalities currently held.C4. Have you previously held any other nationalities?Yes - go to question C5 No - go to question C6C5. Give details, including relevant dates, of all other nationalities previously held.Previous nationality 1:From:To:D D M M Y Y Y Y D D M M Y Y Y YPrevious nationality 2:From:To:D D M M Y Y Y Y D D M M Y Y Y YPrevious nationality 3:From:To:D D M M Y Y Y Y D D M M Y Y Y YPlease photocopy this page if additional space is needed.T2 (W) Application Form (Version 12/14) - page 11 of 42

T2 (W) APPLICATION FORMC6. Please give details of your current passport or travel document and any others that youhave used to travel to and remain in the United Kingdom and which shows your currentleave. Please note that for the application to be valid and complete your current passport/travel document must be provided unless it is not available for one of the reasons specifiedon the application form.Current passport or travel documentPassport/TravelDocumentnumberNationality IssuedateExpirydatePlace ofissuePassport/ TraveldocumentenclosedIf not enclosed thenlocation of Passport/Travel Document□ Yes□ Lost - go to questionC7□ No□ Stolen - go toquestion C8Previous passport or travel document 1□ Expired - returned tonational authorities□Elsewhere in theHome Office - go toquestion C7Passport/TravelDocumentnumberNationality IssuedateExpirydatePlace ofissuePassport/ TraveldocumentenclosedIf not enclosed thenlocation of Passport/Travel Document□ Yes□ Lost - go to questionC7□ No□ Stolen - go toquestion C8□ Expired - returned tonational authorities□Elsewhere in theHome Office - go toquestion C7□ Other - go toquestion C7Please photocopy this page if additional space is required.T2 (W) Application Form (Version 12/14) - page 12 of 42

T2 (W) APPLICATION FORMC7. If any of the required passports are not enclosed then please give details why you areunable to provide them.C8. If any of the passports or travel documents were stolen anywhere in the world, pleasegive the police report number, the police station and the date reported to the police.Police report number Police station Date reported to the PoliceIn accordance with Biometric Registration Regulations, an applicant applying for anextension of stay in the UK as a Tier 2 migrant must apply for a Biometric ImmigrationDocument, otherwise known as a Biometric Residence Permit.For information about Biometric Residence Permit, please see the Tier 2 of the Points BasedSystem – Policy guidance document and help text at the end of this form, which you shouldread before completing this form.T2 (W) Application Form (Version 12/14) - page 13 of 42

T2 (W) APPLICATION FORMC9. Have you been issued with a Biometric Residence Permit with a previous application forleave?Yes - go to question C10 No - go to Part DC10. Please give details of your Biometric Residence Permit. Please note for the applicationto be valid and complete your current Biometric Residence Permit must be provided, unlessit is not available for one of the reasons specified on the application form.Current Biometric Residence Permit (BRP)BRPdocumentnumberNationalityIssuedateExpirydatePlace ofissueBRPenclosed?If not enclosedthen location ofBRP document□ Yes□ Lost - go toquestion C11□ Stolen - go toquestion C12□ No □ Expired -returned to nationalauthorities□ Elsewhere in theHome Office - go toquestion C11C11. If the BRP is not enclosed then please give details of why you are unable to provide it.C12. If the BRP was lost, please give the date this was reported to The Home Office CardManagement Service.D D M M Y Y Y YC13. If the BRP was stolen, please give the police report number, the police station and thedate reported to the police.Police report number Police station Date reported to the PoliceT2 (W) Application Form (Version 12/14) - page 14 of 42

T2 (W) APPLICATION FORMIt is mandatory if you have previously been issued with a Biometric Residence Permit tocomplete C14-C17. If it is not complete the application will be invalid and will be returned toyou.C14. Have you used any name(s) other than the one given in part B of this application formin previous UK immigration applications made in the UK or abroad?Yes - go to question C15 No - go to question C16C15. What other name(s) did you use?Please state when the application(s) were madePlease give the British Diplomatic Post(s) involved if the application(s) was/were madeabroad.If more space is required please continue on a separate sheet and enclose it with thisapplication form.C16. Have you had your fingerprints taken as part of a previous UK immigration applicationmade in the UK or abroad?Yes - go to question C17 No - go to Part DC17. Please state below when the fingerprints were takenPlease state below where they were taken, including the town or city and country.Please give the British Diplomatic Post(s) involved if the application(s) was/were madeabroad.If more space is required please continue on a separate sheet and enclose it with thisapplication form.Now go to Part D.T2 (W) Application Form (Version 12/14) - page 15 of 42

T2 (W) APPLICATION FORMD. Immigration HistoryIt is mandatory to complete Section D. If it is not complete the application will be invalid andwill be returned to you.Help on the questions is given at the end of this application form.D1. Did you obtain entry clearance or a visa before entering the United Kingdom?Yes - go to question D2 No - go to question D5D2. Where did you obtain entry clearance or a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom?CountryPost (City)D3. What date was the entry clearance or visa issued?D D M M Y Y Y YD4. Please enter the reference number on the entry clearance or visa which can be found inyour passport or travel document.D5. Are either your current and/or any one of your previous passport(s) or traveldocument(s) that you have used to travel to, and remain in, the United Kingdom whichshows your current leave unavailable?Yes - go to question D6 No - go to question D11Please note for the application to be valid and complete your current passport or traveldocument must be provided unless it is not available for one of the reasons specified on theapplication form.D6. At which port did you enter the United Kingdom?D7. How did you enter the United Kingdom?By air By sea By channel tunnelVia the Common Travel Area (the Republic of Ireland, the Isle of Man, Jersey andGuernsey)T2 (W) Application Form (Version 12/14) - page 16 of 42

T2 (W) APPLICATION FORMD8. Give details of the journey, including where you travelled from, ticket booking orreference number, and transport operator.Details of journeyTicket booking orreference numberTransport operatorD9. For what purpose did you enter the United Kingdom?D10. When did you arrive in the United Kingdom?D D M M Y Y Y YD11. What is your current immigration status in the United Kingdom?D12. When does your current leave expire?D D M M Y Y Y YD13. Have you ever stayed in the United Kingdom beyond the end of your period of leave?Yes - go to question D14 No - go to question D15D14. Give the reason(s) why you have stayed beyond the end of your period of leave and thedates of the overstay:T2 (W) Application Form (Version 12/14) - page 17 of 42

T2 (W) APPLICATION FORMD15. Have you ever worked in the United Kingdom without immigration permission to do so(that is, contrary to your conditions of stay)?Yes - go to question D16 No - go to question D17D16. Give the reason(s) why you worked in the United Kingdom without immigrationpermission to do so and the dates this work was undertaken:D17. Have you ever illegally entered the United Kingdom?Yes - go to question D18 No - go to question D19D18. Give the details and dates when this happened:D19. Have you ever used deception when seeking leave to enter or leave to remain?Yes - go to question D20 No - go to question D21D20. Give the details and dates when this happened:D21. Have you ever been removed or deported from the United Kingdom?Yes - go to question D22 No - go to question D23D22. Give the details and dates when this happened:T2 (W) Application Form (Version 12/14) - page 18 of 42

T2 (W) APPLICATION FORMD23. Do you currently have any other applications with us on which you are awaiting adecision?Yes - go to question D24 No - go to question D25D24. Give details of the application, including the date the application was submitted, whatthe application is for (the category), and the payment reference number:D25. Was this application submitted before your leave expired?Yes - go to question D26 No - go to question D27D26. Has the date of your leave, as stated in your passport, now passed?Yes- you are not able to submita further fresh application.However, you can, if you wish,vary the grounds of the existingapplication. Go to the help text.No- go to question D27D27. Do you currently have an appeal with the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal which is yetto be heard?Yes - go to question D28 No - go to Part ED28. Give details of the appeal, including the date the appeal was submitted, what the appealis for (the category) and the payment reference number for the original application (whereapplicable):D29. Has the date of your leave, as stated in your passport, now passed?YesNow go to Part E- you are not able to submita further fresh application.However, you can, if you wish,provide additional grounds to theoutstanding appeal. Go to thehelp text.No- go to Part ET2 (W) Application Form (Version 12/14) - page 19 of 42

T2 (W) APPLICATION FORME. Personal History (criminal convictions, war crimes, etc.)It is mandatory to complete section E. If it is not complete the application will be invalid andwill be returned to you.Please answer every question in this section. It is an offence under Section 26(1) (c) of theImmigration Act 1971 to make a statement or representation which is known to be false or isnot believed to be true. Information given will be checked with other agencies.E1. Have you had any criminal convictions in the United Kingdom or any other country(including traffic offences) or any civil judgments made against you?Yes - go to question E2 No - go to question E3E2. If question E1 above has been answered “yes” please give details below for eachcriminal conviction and/or civil judgment, starting with the most recent one - but first seeNote 1 about criminal convictions. If you have received more than two convictions and / orcivil judgments, please photocopy this page and enclose it with this form.Note 1: Convictions spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 need not be disclosed.More information about this Act is given towards the end of this section.Criminal conviction/civil judgment 1Name of person convicted or against whom a civil judgment was made (only if different to thename you are currently known by)Nature of the criminal offence or the civil action (give details on a separate sheet and enclose itwith this form if more space is needed)Details of the sentence or civil judgment (give details on a separate sheet if more space is needed)Date of sentence/judgmentD D M M Y Y Y YCountry where the sentence was passed or the civil judgment was madeT2 (W) Application Form (Version 12/14) - page 20 of 42

Criminal conviction/civil judgment 2T2 (W) APPLICATION FORMName of person convicted or against whom a civil judgment was made (only if different to thename you are currently known by)Nature of the criminal offence or the civil action (give details on a separate sheet and enclose itwith this form if more space is needed)Details of the sentence or civil judgment (give details on a separate sheet if more space is needed)Date of sentence/judgmentD D M M Y Y Y YCountry where the sentence was passed or the civil judgment was madeQuestions E3 to E8 below must be answered, even if question E1 has been answered “No”.For help in answering these questions, please see the definitions at the end of this section.E3. Have you ever been charged in any country with a criminal offence for which you havenot yet been tried in court?YesNoE4. In times of either peace or war have you ever been involved, or suspected ofinvolvement, in war crimes, crimes against humanity or genocide?YesNoE5. Have you ever been involved in, supported or encouraged terrorist activities in anycountry?YesNoE6. Have you ever been a member of, or given support to, an organisation which has beenconcerned in terrorism?YesNoT2 (W) Application Form (Version 12/14) - page 21 of 42

T2 (W) APPLICATION FORME7. Have you ever, by any means or medium, expressed views that justify or glorify terroristviolence or that may encourage others to terrorist acts or other serious criminal acts?YesNoE8. Have you ever engaged in any other activities which might indicate that you may not beconsidered to be a person of good character?YesNoE9.If question E3, E4, E5, E6, E7 or E8 above has been answered “yes” please give furtherdetails in the space provided below. If more space is needed continue on a separate sheetand enclose it with this form.T2 (W) Application Form (Version 12/14) - page 22 of 42

T2 (W) APPLICATION FORMRehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974Crimes against humanityThe Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974enables criminal convictions to become ‘spent’or ignored after a ‘rehabilitation period’. Thelength of the rehabilitation period depends onthe sentence given. For a custodial (prison)sentence the rehabilitation period is decidedby the original sentence, not the time served.Prison sentences of more than two and a halfyears can never become spent and shouldalways be disclosed. Further information onrehabilitation periods can be found at Nacro’sResettlement Plus Helpline 020 7840 6464 orby obtaining a free copy of their leaflet on 0207840 6427.DefinitionsFor the purpose of answering questions E4 toE8, the following information provides guidanceon actions which may constitute war crimes,crimes against humanity, genocide, or terroristactivities.This guidance is not exhaustive. The fulldefinitions of war crimes, crimes againsthumanity and genocide can be found inSchedule 8 of the International CriminalCourt Act 2001 at www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts2001/20010017.htm or purchased fromThe Stationery Office (telephone 0870 6005522). It is the applicant’s responsibility tosatisfy him/herself that he/she is familiar withthe definitions and can answer the questionsaccurately.War crimesGrave breaches of the Geneva Conventionscommitted during an armed conflict. Thisincludes an internal armed conflict and aninternational armed conflict. The types of actsthat may constitute a war crime include wilfulkilling, torture, extensive destruction of propertynot justified by military necessity, unlawfuldeportation, the intentional targeting of civiliansand the taking of hostages.Acts committed at any time (not just duringarmed conflict) as part of a widespread orsystematic attack, directed against any civilianpopulation with knowledge of the attack. Thiswould include offences such as murder, torture,rape, severe deprivation of liberty in violationof fundamental rules of international law andenforced disappearance of persons.GenocideActs committed with intent to destroy, in wholeor in part, a national, ethnical, racial or religiousgroup.Terrorist activitiesAny act committed, or the threat of action,designed to influence a government orintimidate the public and made for thepurposes of advancing a political, religious orideological cause and that involves seriousviolence against a person; that may endangeranother person’s life; creates a serious riskto the health or safety of the public; involvesserious damage to property; is designed toseriously disrupt or interfere with an electronicsystem.Organisations concerned with terrorismAn organisation is concerned with terrorism ifit commits or participates in acts of terrorism;prepares for terrorism; promotes or encouragesterrorism (including the unlawful glorificationof terrorism); or is otherwise concerned interrorism.T2 (W) Application Form (Version 12/14) - page 23 of 42

T2 (W) APPLICATION FORMF - Public FundsIt is mandatory to complete this section. If it is not complete the application will be invalidand will be returned to you.F1. Are you receiving any public funds?Yes - go to question F2 No - go to part GF2. The public funds which are relevant for the purposes of the Immigration Rules are listedbelow. Tick the relevant box(es) to show which of these are being received.Attendance AllowanceChild BenefitCouncil Tax BenefitHousing and Homelessness AssistanceIncome-Based Jobseeker’s AllowanceSevere Disablement AllowanceState Pension CreditCouncil Tax ReductionCarer’s AllowanceChild Tax CreditDisability Living AllowanceHousing Benefit (excluding keyworkeraccommodation)Income SupportSocial Fund PaymentWorking Tax CreditPersonal Independence PaymentUniversal CreditF3. If you are in receipt of housing and homelessness assistance give details of whetherthis housing is provided by the local housing authority, a housing association, or otherorganisation and the name of the relevant authority and details of the arrangement.T2 (W) Application Form (Version 12/14) - page 24 of 42

T2 (W) APPLICATION FORMF4. If the housing is provided by your local council or housing authority or part of anagreement between your employer and the housing authority, give details below and encloseevidence of this from the local housing authority.F5. Tick to confirm that you have sent:An original letter from the local housing authorityF6. If you think that you are subject to an exception and are eligible to claim public fundsgive details below and enclose evidence of this eligibility, if appropriate.T2 (W) Application Form (Version 12/14) - page 25 of 42

T2 (W) APPLICATION FORMG. Dependant DetailsFill in the following details for any dependant(s) who are applying at the same time as you. Adependant must be your Partner (spouse or civil partner, unmarried or same-sex partner) oryour Child.First name(s) Last name(s) Date of birthNationality,passport numberand BiometricResidencePermit (BRP) (ifapplicable)Relationship toyouT2 (W) Application Form (Version 12/14) - page 26 of 42

T2 (W) APPLICATION FORMSECTION 3 - SPONSORSHIPHelp on the questions is given at the end of this application form.Please fill in the following details.H. Sponsor contact detailsH1. Give the full name of the sponsorH2. Give the full address of the sponsorH3. PostcodeNow go to Part IT2 (W) Application Form (Version 12/14) - page 27 of 42

T2 (W) APPLICATION FORMI. Job DetailsI1. Certificate of sponsorship reference numberI2. Applicant’s job titleTick here to confirm that you have included a letter from your sponsorconfirming that they wish to continue to employ you. The letter must alsoconfirm:• that you continue to be employed by the same sponsor as stated onyour Certificate of Sponsorship; and• the date employment is contracted to ceaseNow go to Section 4T2 (W) Application Form (Version 12/14) - page 28 of 42

SECTION 4 - CONSENT T2 (W) FOR APPLICATION THE HOME FORMOFFICE TO REQUESTVERIFICATION CHECKSI understand that you will check whether the information and supporting documentation that I havesupplied to the Home Office from a bank or utility company is correct. ‘Correct’ means that documents areunaltered originals issued by the bank or utility company and that the information on them is correct andapplies to me or the person named as a customer on the document.I agree to the bank or utility company, without seeking any further consent from me, telling you whetherthe information or documentation I have supplied is correct or in what way (if any) it is not correct.I agree to the bank’s or utility company’s disclosure to The Home Office of any relevant personal data theyhold on me for the above purposes. If I have not supplied correct information or supporting documentationto The Home Office the bank or utility company may disclose my relevant correct personal data.If the information or supporting documentation also contains personal data relating to a joint customer orcustomers of mine on the bank or utility company account, or relates to another person who is to providefinancial support, I confirm that I have obtained the consent of those persons to the disclosure of theirpersonal data to the extent reasonably necessary for the above purposes.I understand that the information obtained may be used as part of the decision making process about myapplication and may, if necessary, be disclosed to a court.[I understand that providing information or documentation that is not correct will normally result in myapplication being refused and may lead to my prosecution for a criminal offence.]Name and address of applicantPostcodeSignatureDateName and address of joint customerPostcodeSignatureDateT2 (W) Application Form (Version 12/14) - page 29 of 42

SECTION 4 - CONSENT T2 (W) FOR APPLICATION THE HOME FORMOFFICE TO REQUESTVERIFICATION CHECKSIf the account with the bank or utility company relates to another person who is toprovide the applicant with financial support, that person* should sign the followingdeclaration :I am a friend or relative whom the above-named person (‘the applicant’) has stated will providefinancial support. The Home Office is verifying this by checking the documentation which theapplicant has supplied about my accounts with banks or utility companies (a ‘company’). Thecompany may thus reveal information about me to The Home Office or to the applicant.I agree to the company giving The Home Office relevant personal data it holds about me inrelation to my account. This is limited to what is necessary to confirm that the documentationthe applicant has supplied is correct. If that documentation is not correct, the company maygive The Home Office details of any inaccuracies / discrepancies in the information that theapplicant has provided, and may also disclose to The Home Office the correct information thatthey have on record about the account.I understand that this may involve the applicant obtaining further details about the account.I agree that this information may be used as part of the decision making process about theapplication and may, if necessary, be disclosed to a court.Name and address of third partyPostcodeSignatureDate*If the account is a joint account, all customers should sign.T2 (W) Application Form (Version 12/14) - page 30 of 42

T2 (W) APPLICATION FORMSECTION 4 – DECLARATIONSJ. Applicant declarationYou (the applicant) must sign below to show that you have read and understood thefollowing declaration. It must be authorised by you and not by a representative or otherperson acting on your behalf. If you are under 18, your parent or guardian may sign.The information I have given in this application is complete and is true to the best of my knowledge.I confirm that I am also applying for a Biometric Immigration Document for myself and anydependants applying with me. If any dependant child under the age of 16 is applying with me Iunderstand that the Home Office may make enquiries about any responsible adult nominated byme to be present when their fingerprints and/or photographs are taken.The photographs I have submitted with this application are a true likeness of myself and havemy name on the back of each and I have had the opportunity to see the Home Office photographguidance.If there is a material change in my circumstances or any new information relevant to my applicationbecomes available before it is decided, I will inform the Home Office.I agree to co-operate with Home Office officials, or any other officials charged by the Secretary ofState for the Home Office, with conducting pre-issue and post-issue checks on compliance withpoints based system applications.I agree to my sponsor or representative (where applicable) tracking my application with the HomeOffice, or the Home Office updating my sponsor or representative on the progress of my applicationincluding whether the application has been granted or refused.I understand that if I knowingly submit any document or documents which are forged, fraudulentor not genuine, and the Secretary of State has sought to verify the documents using processesspecified by her, and has been unable to verify conclusively that they are genuine, the applicationwill be refused.I understand that if the Home Office has reasonable cause to believe that any document ordocuments I have submitted with this application are forged, fraudulent or not genuine, and theHome Office has sought to verify the documents using processes specified by it but has not beenable to verify them, no points will be awarded for these documents even if the Home Office cannotprove that they are not genuine.I am aware that the rules and regulations governing points based system applications may changein the future and do not assume that the requirements covering any future applications will be thesame.I understand that the Home Office may make enquiries of the organisation (sponsor) named in thisform in order to establish whether I meet the requirements of the Immigration Rules with regardto satisfactory employment. I agree to the organisation (sponsor) named in any of these sectionsdisclosing details of my employment to the Home Office on their own initiative if I cease to complywith the conditions for which I have been granted leave to remain in the United Kingdom.I understand that my details may in certain circumstances be passed to fraud prevention agenciesto prevent and detect fraud and money laundering. I also understand that such agencies mayprovide the Home Office with information about me. Further details explaining when informationmay be passed to or from fraud prevention agencies and how that information may be used can beobtained from the Home Office website.I agree to provide any information necessary to the organisation (sponsor) named in any of theseT2 (W) Application Form (Version 12/14) - page 31 of 42

T2 (W) APPLICATION FORMsections, in order for that organisation (sponsor) to be able to comply with the conditions requiredof licensed sponsors, as stipulated by the Home Office in the sponsorship guidance. I agree to theorganisation (sponsor) named in any of these sections disclosing any details necessary in orderfor that organisation (sponsor) to comply with the conditions required of licensed sponsors, asstipulated by the Home Office in the sponsorship guidance.I am aware that it is an offence under the Immigration Act 1971, as amended by the Immigrationand Asylum Act 1999 and the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002, to make, to a personacting in execution of any of these Acts, a statement or representation which I know to be false ordo not believe to be true, or to obtain or seek to obtain leave to remain in the United Kingdom bymeans which include deception.Information I provide to the Home Office will be treated in confidence but it may be disclosed toother law enforcement agencies, government departments, agencies, local authorities, foreigngovernments and other bodies for immigration or research purposes or to enable them to performtheir functions.The Home Office may request information from other law enforcement agencies, Governmentdepartments or Agencies, local authorities, the Police, foreign governments and other bodies forimmigration or research purposes to enable them to perform their functions.The Home Office may use the information I provide for training and research purposes.I understand that if I am informing the Home Office that I have changed my gender, these detailsmay in certain circumstances be shared with other Home Office colleagues. I consent to this, wherenecessary and understand that this information will only be shared in limited circumstances relatingto identity and security in line with Section 22 of the Gender Recognition Act. I am aware they willotherwise be treated in confidence and that my rights under the Equality Act 2010, Data ProtectionAct 1998 and Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights will be unaffected.Name:Signature:Date:D D M M Y Y Y YT2 (W) Application Form (Version 12/14) - page 32 of 42

T2 (W) APPLICATION FORMK. Representative’s details and declarationYou should fill in this section if you are a third party, such as a representative, dealing withthe application on behalf of an applicant.K1. Have you helped a sponsor with an application to join the register of sponsors or amigrant to apply under the points based system before?Yes - go to question K2 No - go to question K3K2. Give your points based system reference number (if known):K3. Give the name of your organisation:K4. Give a contact name within your organisation:K5. Select the title of the contact person within your organisation:Mr Mrs Miss MsIf Other, what is the contact’s title?Rev Dr OtherK6. Give the postal address:K7. Give the postcode:K8. Give the telephone number:T2 (W) Application Form (Version 12/14) - page 33 of 42

T2 (W) APPLICATION FORMK9. Give the email address:K10. Is your organisation based in the United Kingdom? (Please see guidance)Yes - go to question K11 No - go to question K16K11. Are you regulated by the Office of the Immigration Service Commissioner (OISC)?Yes - go to question K12 No - go to question K13K12. Give your OISC registration number:Now go to question Q21K13. Are you authorised to practice and regulated by a designated professional body orsupervised by such a person?Yes - go to question K14 No - go to question K16K14. Select the relevant body from the following options:The Law SocietyThe Law Society of ScotlandThe Law Society of Northern IrelandThe General Council of the Bar of Northern IrelandThe Institute of Legal ExecutivesThe General Council of the BarThe Faculty of AdvocatesK15. Give the name of your supervisor (if applicable):T2 (W) Application Form (Version 12/14) - page 34 of 42

T2 (W) APPLICATION FORMK16. Are you:• authorised by an European Economic Area body responsible for the regulation of theprovision of legal advice in that European Economic Area state to provide immigration adviceor services; or• acting under the supervision of someone authorised by an European Economic Area body toprovide immigration advice or services?Yes - go to question K17 No - go to question K19K17. Give the name of the registered or accredited European Economic Area body (ifapplicable):K18. Give your supervisor’s name (if applicable):K19. Are you under a category of person specified in an Order made by The Secretary ofState under subsection 84(4)(d) of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999? This applies if youare the sponsor who issued the certificate of sponsorship for this application.Yes - go to question K20 No - see application form help textK20. Please provide details:T2 (W) Application Form (Version 12/14) - page 35 of 42

T2 (W) APPLICATION FORMK21. This section must be completed by all representatives, who are dealing with thisapplication on the applicant’s behalf. They must now read the declaration below andauthorise as the representative or other person acting on the applicant’s behalf:• I have been appointed by the applicant to make this application.• I confirm that the applicant has completed and verified the application and the application is,to the best of my knowledge and belief, true and correct.• Once the Home Office has decided the application, I will give the applicant allcorrespondence from the Home Office relating to the decision.• I am permitted to give immigration advice and immigration services by section 84 of theImmigration and Asylum Act 1999.• I am aware that it is an offence under the Immigration Act 1971, as amended by theImmigration and Asylum Act 1999 and the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002, todo an act which facilitates the commission of a breach of immigration law by an individualwho is not a citizen of the European Union, knowing or having reasonable cause to believethat the act has this effect.Name:Signature:Date:D D M M Y Y Y YName of representative organisation:Position within organisation:T2 (W) Application Form (Version 12/14) - page 36 of 42

T2 (W) APPLICATION FORMSECTION 5 - SUMMARY SHEETFill in this part of the form to help us make sure that we have received your documentsand to keep a record of them while they are with us. Full details of the documents you arerequired to submit to us are in the ‘Submitting a valid application’ section of the help text onpage 40.At “A”, tell us how many of each of the listed documents you have sent with this application.This is a standard list, you should only send in the documents from this list that are requiredfor your application. At “B”, list any other documents and state how many in each case.Continue on a separate sheet if necessary.A. Type of document How many? B. Listed itemsHowmany?PassportsBiometric Residence Permitand/or travel documentsPolice registration certificatesLetter from employerFinally please make sure your application is correctly addressed to:Postal address:Home OfficeTier 2PO Box 506DurhamDH99 1WBT2 (W) Application Form (Version 12/14) - page 37 of 42

T2 (W) APPLICATION FORMAPPLICATION FORM HELP TEXTIntroductionThis document provides information to help youto complete an application for a Tier 2 singleextension of stay up to five years in the UK.These documents are available on the HomeOffice website at www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration.All the above documents are available inWelsh, Braille, large print, audio and otheralternative formats on request.For further information on alternative formats,and how to obtain these, please contact theImmigration Enquiry Bureau on 0870 606 7766.4. Will continue working for the same employer;and5. Currently have valid leave in a Tier 2category (General, Intra-Company Transfer,Minister of Religion, or Sportsperson); and6. Were granted the maximum period of threeyears leave under Tier 2.A separate application form titled ‘Applicationfor a grant of leave and biometric immigrationdocument - application for a Tier 2 Dependantsingle extension of stay up to five years inthe UK’ is available for any dependants whoare applying with you and can be found onthe Home Office website at www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-andimmigration.Who should apply using this form?This application form should only be completedby individuals who are already in the UnitedKingdom. You should use the application formif you:1. Were previously granted less than two yearsleave in one of the following categories:Please note: Turkish nationals who haveaccrued employment rights under Decision1/80 of the Turkey ECAA Association Councildo not require sponsorship. More informationon Decision 1/80 rights is available inImmigration Directorate Instructions Chapter5 Section 10 on our website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-andimmigration.• Business & Commercial work permitholder (which includes Intra-CompanyTransfer work permits)• Sports & Entertainment work permitholder• Jewish Agency Employee• Member of the Operational Ground Staffof an Overseas-owned Airline• Minister of Religion, Missionary orMember of a Religious Orderand2. Applied for, and were granted, Tier 2 leavethrough the transitional arrangements in placefor migrants in these categories; and3. Are still working for the same employer(being paid the appropriate salary for the job)that the original Certificate of Sponsorship(CoS) was issued for; andSubmitting a valid applicationYou will only be considered to have submitteda ‘valid’ application if the following has beencomplied with:• the correct application form must becompleted and submitted• your current passport, Biometric ResidencePermit (BRP) if applicable or traveldocument must be provided, unless it is notavailable for one of the reasons specified onthe application form• the mandatory sections in the applicationform must be completed• Two identical passport-size photographs ofyou with your full name written on the backof each one must be suppliedT2 (W) Application Form (Version 12/14) - page 38 of 42

T2 (W) APPLICATION FORM• Two identical passport-size photographs ofany dependants who are applying with youwith their full name written on the back ofeach one must be supplied.• An original letter from the sponsor on officialletter headed paper which clearly statesthat you continue to be employed by thesame sponsor as stated on your Certificateof Sponsorship. This must be from yourexisting grant of leave and the dateemployment is contracted to cease.The photographs provided must be in theformat specified in the separate photographguidance, which can be found on our websiteat www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration. Please ensure thatthey are placed in a small sealed envelopeattached to section 2 of the form as instructedthere - and without any staples, clips, pins oranything else which could mark or damagethe photographs.If your application(s) is/are successful, thephotographs provided will be reproduced onthe Biometric Residence Permit.If you are required to register with the policeyou must also include your Police RegistrationCertificate with your application.Biometric Residence PermitYou must be selective in submitting evidence,as sending large amounts of irrelevant orpoor quality documentation may delay theconsideration of the application. It is onlynecessary to submit evidence that is directlyappropriate to the application as requested, asunrelated evidence will not be considered.Any documentary evidence that you provideshould be original (unless otherwise stated).Where a document is not in English or Welsh,the original must be accompanied by a fullycertified translation by a professional translator.This translation must include details of thetranslator’s credentials and confirmation thatit is an accurate translation of the originaldocument. It must also be dated and includethe original signature of the translator.We will return your passport(s) and otherdocuments by recorded delivery. If you wouldlike them to be returned by Special Delivery,you must provide a prepaid Special Deliveryenvelope which is large enough. If yourapplication is successful, your BiometricResidence Permit will be sent to you separatelyby secure delivery.Question-Specific Help TextFurther advice on specific questions in theapplication form is detailed below.A leaflet explaining the Biometric ResidencePermit including the application process isavailable to download at the following location:www.gov.uk/biometric-residence-permitsSupporting EvidenceIt is your responsibility to provide the evidenceto support any statements made in yourapplication. You must satisfy us that therequirements for the category under whichyou have applied have been met. We must besatisfied, by considering the evidence providedthat you meet the necessary criteria.B1 - B4 You should provide full details ofyour name and title. If you have previouslybeen known by any other name(s) you shouldprovide full details of each name, the dateof each change and submit the relevantsupporting legal documentation.Evidence of name change(s) should show yourfull name before and after the change and mayinclude:• deed poll documents or marriagecertificates; and,• both the old passport and the new passport.You must ensure that all of the necessarysupporting documentation is provided at thetime the application is submitted.Should you submit documentation in supportof your application that refers to you under aname(s) not given in this section, we will notconsider that documentation.T2 (W) Application Form (Version 12/14) - page 39 of 42

T2 (W) APPLICATION FORMB6 You should indicate your gender. Ifyou have been the subject of GenderReassignment and the application containsdocuments relating to previous identities, youshould provide a relevant Gender RecognitionCertificate (GRC). The only exception to thisis where you have previously submitted yourGRC with an earlier application. In such casesyou will therefore not be required to resubmit it.B10 All Home Office applications are givenan individual reference number. This allowsus to track and link past applications. Youshould provide your full Home Office Referencenumber. You may have numerous Home Officereference numbers and should provide all suchnumbers. This number can be found on anyprevious Home Office correspondence relatingto you.You should tick the gender as indicated on yourGRC.B9 You should indicate your marital status.This status may be:• Married – a person legally married in oroutside the United Kingdom;• Civil partner – a person in a same sexrelationship and who has gone through alegal ceremony in the United Kingdom underor by virtue of the Civil Partnership Act 2004,or in the country of his/her residence;• Unmarried partner – a person in aheterosexual or same sex relationship,which has been subsisting for two yearsor more but is not married or in a civilpartnership;• Widow – a person whose spouse haspassed away and has not re-married or isnot currently in an unmarried relationshipthat has subsisted for more than two years;• Single – a person who is unmarried and notin a relationship that has subsisted for two ormore years;• Separated – a person legally married in oroutside the United Kingdom but no longerliving with his/her married partner;• Divorced – a person married in or outsidethe United Kingdom whose marriage hasbeen legally dissolved;B11 All work permit applicants are givenindividual worker reference numbers; thisallows us to track and link past applications.You should provide your full worker referencenumber. This number can be found on anyprevious Home Office correspondence relatingto your work permit.B12 National Insurance Numbers are usuallyin the format of 2 letters followed by 6 numbersfollowed by 1 letter e.g. XX 123456 X or 2numbers followed by 1 letter followed by 5numbers e.g. 12 X 34567. If you do not have aNational Insurance number in this format thisquestion should be left blank.B13 If you have made previous applicationsunder the points based system you willhave been given a points based systemMigrant Reference number. This allows us totrack and link past applications. You shouldprovide your full points based system MigrantReference number. This number can be foundon any previous correspondence relating toapplications under the points based system.C1-C5 You should specify under whichnationality you entered the United Kingdom.You should also provide details of anyadditional nationalities you currently hold orhave previously held.C6-C8 You must provide details of all passportsor travel documents, current or expired, thatyou have used to enter or remain in the UnitedKingdom, including:• Dissolved – a person who has been in acivil partnership which has been legallydissolved;• Separation Order – a separated person whoremains in law the civil partner of the otherperson.• passport number;• issue date;• expiry date; and,• place of issue.T2 (W) Application Form (Version 12/14) - page 40 of 42

T2 (W) APPLICATION FORMWhere you need more space than is availableyou should photocopy the relevant page of theapplication form, add in additional details andsubmit with your application.Where you hold, or have held, othernationalities you should provide the relevantpassport or travel document for each nationalityheld and provide the above details.Please note, for the application to be validand complete, your current passport, traveldocument or BRP must be provided, unless itis not available for one of the reasons specifiedon the application form. They should be originaldocuments and not copies.In certain circumstances certified photocopieswill be accepted where you do not havethe original at that time. You must providedetails as to its location and state when youwill provide it. You must then ensure thatthe original document is submitted as soonas possible. If the passport has been lost orstolen a Police crime report number /reportmust be provided along with details of thepolice station the loss was reported to and thedate that it was reported.C9-C13 If your current grant of leave wasissued on a Residence Permit (BRP) youmust also provide the BRP in order for theapplication to be valid, unless it is not availablefor one of the reasons specified on theapplication form.C14-C16 It is mandatory to complete thissection.D6 Ports include airports, seaports and St.Pancras International Station where you haveentered the United Kingdom by the ChannelTunnel.D13 You should confirm whether you haveever remained beyond the end of your periodof leave in the UK. Where an applicant’sleave had been extended by virtue of Section3C of the 1971 Immigration Act, you will notbe considered to have remained beyondthe end of your period of leave and shouldtherefore complete the ‘No’ box in responseto this question. (For further information onthe provisions of Section 3C please refer toChapter 1, Section 5 of the ImmigrationDirectorate Instructions at http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/documents/policyandlaw/IDIs/idischapter1/ ).D26 Where you are not permitted to submita further fresh application, you should notproceed in completing this application form.If you are in this position and you completethis application form, it will be returned to youwithout having been considered.If you wish to vary the grounds of theexisting application you must refer toChapter 1, section 5 of the Immigrationdirectorate instructions on our website www.gov.uk/government/collections/chapter-1-general-provisions-immigration-directorateinstructionsand contact the Home Officeteam processing the existing application.D29 Where you are not permitted to submita further fresh application, you should notproceed in completing this application form.If you are in this position and you completethis application form, it will be returned to youwithout having been considered.You should contact the Asylum andImmigration Tribunal at www.ait.gov.uk.H1-H3 You should provide details about theorganisation that is sponsoring you in theUnited Kingdom.I1 You must provide your most recent fullcertificate of sponsorship reference number.I2 You should include a letter from yoursponsor confirming that they wish to continueto employ you.K2 If the representative has previouslysubmitted an application on behalf of amigrant or sponsor they should provide theirpoints based system reference number.K11 The Office of the Immigration ServicesCommissioner (OISC) regulates UnitedKingdom based immigration advisers. As arequirement of Section 84 of the Immigrationand Asylum Act 1999, United Kingdomrepresentatives, who offer advice andservices in relation to an application, willT2 (W) Application Form (Version 12/14) - page 41 of 42

T2 (W) APPLICATION FORMneed to be regulated by the OISC, unless theyare authorised to practice by a designatedlegal professional body or fall within a categoryof persons specified in an order made by TheSecretary of State under subsection 84(4) (d)of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999.The representative should indicate whetherhe/she is regulated by the OISC, or the basison which he/she is otherwise authorised toact in this capacity on the migrant’s behalf.An advisor could be committing a criminaloffence if he/she acts on your behalfwithout being OISC regulated, or otherwiseauthorised in accordance with Section 84 ofthe Immigration and Asylum Act 1999.K13-K15 If the representative is regulatedby a designated legal professional body,listed below, or if he/she works under thesupervision of such a person, they will not berequired to be regulated by the OISC.Designated bodies are:• The Law Society;K16-K19 The representative shouldindicate whether he/she is registered with orauthorised by an EEA body responsible forthe regulation of the provision of legal advicein that EEA state, or employed or supervisedby the person regulated as defined in Section84(2) (c) (d), and (e) of the Immigration andAsylum Act 1999.If a representative makes an applicationon behalf of an applicant, and thatrepresentative is not permitted to provideadvice and immigration services (by section84 of the Immigration and Asylum Act1999), the Home Office will inform boththe representative and applicant of therequirements of the Act, and send furtherletters (if applicable) directly to the applicantstated on the application.Section 5 You should complete the summarysheet before submitting your application.You should also ensure that you list allthe supporting documentation you havesubmitted with your application.• The Law Society of Scotland;• The Law Society of Northern Ireland;• The Institute of Legal Executives;• The General Council of the Bar;• The Faculty of Advocates;• The General Council of the Bar of NorthernIreland.The representative should indicate of whichorganisation he/she is a member. Therepresentative should indicate whetherhe/she is personally a member of thisorganisation or whether he/she is workingunder the authorisation of another registeredmember.Where the representative is not a directregistration holder and is working under thesupervision of another registered person, therepresentative should name the registeredsupervisor under whom he/she is working.T2 (W) Application Form (Version 12/14) - page 42 of 42