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question about probation and visa

hillaB

hi so i did not pass my probation( more i did not feel the ppl) . im goin for interviews what happens to my visa? should i tell them it was not a fit at previous job, if i keep quite will prospective employer find out?

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XTang

If you did not clear your probation, your employer will terminate you and will eventually cancel your visa.

hillaB

thanks is there anyway i can extend it?

XTang

Only if your employer agrees to do so.  You, yourself cannot do anything.

hillaB

ok so i should contact them and request an extension, how long is the max?

XTang

I think you need to read carefully what has been written above.

1) You have an existing visa - how long is that valid for?  a year or two years?
2) It is entirely up to the employer how long they want to keep it for.  They can theoretically let you keep it till expiry or they can cancel it tomorrow leaving you with 30 days to leave the country
3) Your question on "max" does not apply as this is a matter between you and your employer

hillaB

ok the visa was for 2yrs, guess i should speak to HR. or do they just decide if they want to cancel it or not. also thanks for the advise😊

XTang

It is entirely up to them.

hillaB

thanks so much. sorry for the 20 question. can i extend if i am actively seeking alfor a job? also will prospective employers be weary if they see u did not complete probation(?

XTang

As I said before, there is nothing YOU can do to extend and it doesn't matter what your current state is. It is a discussion between you and your sponsor which can go either way.

Any employer would be wary if the applicant is looking for a job so soon after joining their previous employment.