Main Applicant Lost Job Over A year Ago...

[nparvus1202]

Wife of a friend lost her job over a year ago, that means her WP is also cut. If they stay here for that long means they are illegal. Wife again got a sponsor and file for her WP, but to my understanding since she lost her first WP then there is a possibility that she would be denied as she has no work for over a year? The husband continues to work, but unknown to employer that he does not have legal WP or dependant visa, means that the employer could be fined £10,000 if found out?
So I am asking what is the best solution to their situation, go home and apply or wait for the current application before deciding if in case it will be denied?
I told my friend not to tell anyone as if there will be some grudge against him, he will be reported.

[September]

What is WP, sorry

[RickyR]

Would recommend proper advice from an immigration lawyer in something like this.

[Arthur Little]

What is WP, sorry

I'd wondered the same thing myself at first ... but from the nature of the post, I imagine it's a Work Permit.

[nparvus1202]

Correct, WP = Work Permit.

[joebloggs]

if i remember correctly once she lost her job she had 28 days to find another sponsor or try another visa type (eg tier 1 is she qualified) OR i think if her employer informed the H/O she no longer works there, then she might have got a letter from the H/O stating she had to find another sponsor in 28 days or leave the UK, but no job after a year

and she has applied for another work permit, i take it she has heard nothing yet from the H/O ?

after 28 days, never mind a year i think there is a good possibility she will be denied a visa, and her husbands visa, is dependent on her having legal status to work.

not sure if his employer will be fined, because i take it he was legally allowed to work when he started there and they checked his visa?. maybe if they do a yearly check on his status he will have a problem then and his employer ?