Regulation 21 Exceptions in respect of fees for leave to remain applications
(1)
No fee is payable in respect of an application referred to in regulation 8 where—
(a)
the applicant was granted leave to remain in the United Kingdom for 3 years as a Tier 2 Migrant on the basis that they were a Qualifying Work Permit Holder under Part 6A of the immigration rules;
(b)
the application is made to extend the duration of the leave to remain referred to in sub-paragraph (a) to 5 years; and
(c)
the applicant is still working for the same employer as they were when the leave to remain referred to in sub-paragraph (a) was granted.
(2)
In paragraph (1)(c) “working for the same employer” has the meaning provided in paragraph 245ZB of Part 6A of the immigration rules.