urgent help needed please

[farrukh90]

Currently i am on a tier 4 visa that is expiring end of this month.I have successfully completed my bachelors degree from a uk university.I am looking to apply for tier 2 visa but i have not got a COS from my employer.
Can the gurus help me tell what is the time period for issuing COS from employer?
Do my employer need to carry rlmt test as i am already in uk?any instant response will be appreciated.thanks.

[srsw]

Issuing CoS takes just a few minutes.

If you have UK Bachelors degree, then you are exempted from RLMT, however, employers do not always understand the concept and think that they need to carry out RLMT as per visa regulations. So show them the UKVI policy guidance and get the CoS assigned before your visa expires..so you can apply for your visa in time.

[farrukh90]

thanks @srsw
Do i need to have any bank statement?
Can my employer help me with the funds?
please will appreciate any asap answer. thanks

[farrukh90]

@sushdmehta can you please help me with my query as i have seen you have alot knowledge on this.Will be much appreciated.thanks.

[landerchan]

If your employer have available CoS left, they are able to assign one to you in a couple of minutes. Otherwise, you need to wait for your employer to apply more CoS. So contact your employer to make clear the current situation, because your time is very restricted before the expiration of your current T4 visa.

If you cannot obtain your CoS in time before you have to leave from UK, you will need RLMT and a restricted CoS for a T2 visa.

You don't need to provide maintenance documents such as bank statement, if your employer is a A-rated sponsor who certifies maintenance for your in the Cos.

[farrukh90]

thanks landerchan.
does the employer have short number of cos?
or any specific number they r allocated?
plz

[farrukh90]

landerchan how much time it takes for employer to get more cos issue if they have none available please.

[farrukh90]

Can anyone help me tell how much time it takes for employer to get a cos if they have none available?
gurus waiting for the reply.Thanks

[CR001]

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[iworker]

if they dont have any cos left, they will need to request it, and the it can take between 2 days to 3 weeks for ukvi to grant the request.

[farrukh90]

Can gurus help me know that is there any specific dates in a month before which a employer can request a cos or the cos can be requested anytime of the month.
Please any replies asap will be appreciated.thnx.

[farrukh90]

Hi Gurus,
I am waiting for Cos allocation from my employer.the employer has requested increase in allocation of cos.my leave is expiring at the end of this month.My questions are:

how long will it take for increase in cos allocation?

if i dont get cos before the leave expire can i go for flro?

if i put flro can i vary to tier 2 after?

will i get my flro fees refund?

please urgent advice required from gurus.thanks.

[farrukh90]

so many views but no reply please moderators need help and other experienced friends on here need your guidance please...

[CR001]

It is not necessary to start a new thread with a question you have already asked in your existing thread.

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Have you spoken to you Tier 2 sponsor? We cannot guess what your sponsor is doing or why there is a delay.

[farrukh90]

yes i have spoken to the employer they saying its the start of holiday period thats why.still got time till thursday i hope i get it by then?if not i will put in flro untill cos is granted.
or any other advice ?

[geriatrix]

Being persistent may help expedite CoS issuance.