hollyoz29

Thanks for the helpful replies. I am now feeling more positive! I will apply for extension with plenty of time. Really appreciate the time folks take to read and write back to me!

I know it's not permitted and would not cause problems with strikes at the school etc. I will work 6 months and hope for an extension to be granted, if it's not I will not work any longer that what my visa states. I'll need to look into holidays counting towards this.

Thanks for your reply. I have heard of it being done too, but I have also heard of them being much stricter and tax office sharing information. Don't want to be caught out. If it comes to it, I'll work unpaid for a month.

Thank you

Hi, just wondering if anyone has requested to extend their 6 months work with one employer? I am currently on WHV until end of September, when my BVA will kick in as I have applied for partner sponsored visa. I am a teacher and I would like to take a year's contract beginning 27th Jan, 6 months would take me up to 27th July. Minus 4 weeks holiday, I would need to be allowed to work for an extra month. I have heard about form 1455, filling it in, getting a letter of support from school and taking it to department of immigration in person. I could possibly also explain that not working would leave me in financial hardship too...? Any help or advice would be welcomed. Obviously, I want to abide by the rules and do not want jeopardise my partner sponsored visa. Thank you!