Dear Sir,

I am in UK as a work permit holder as a chef. I had a bad time with my previous employer and left the job. I got another job and got a new work permit 2 years back. I will be qualified for applying for PR in June this year. I have been told that my previous employer could have cancelled my work permit when I left. Is it possible? I am not in good terms with my old employer so how can I know this has happened in my case. Kindly give a reply

Prashanth, London

Dear Prashanth,

It is true that your previous employer can apply to the UKBA to cancel your visa when you left his employment. If he cancels your work permit normally the UKBA will inform you if you had left a forwarding address with your previous employer. The only way to know whether your work permit was cancelled is to get a copy of your immigration file from the UKBA. This can be obtained from the UKBA for a nominal fee. Contact an independent legal advisor and they can assist you to get a copy of your file from the UKBA

Paul John