I'd rather not get deported, thank you

[Dan Brook]

On 3/12/07, Ovid <publiustemp-londonpm at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Since my work permit is tied to my employer, if they go bye-bye, I
> apparently have 28 days to find a new job or else I face deportation.
> Facts at hand:
>
> * The Home Office does not respond to individual queries.  Instead,
> they send a FAQ which does not contain answers to infrequently asked
> questions.
> * My new employer might be required to apply for my work permit, but we
> can't tell.

Yes, you'll need to re-apply for another work permit with your new employer:

http://www.workingintheuk.gov.uk/working_in_the_uk/en/miscellaneous/faqs.html

Once the application is in process you're allowed to stick around
until it is completed (successful of otherwise).

HTH,
Dan