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david1955 · - thin ice - Joined: 20 Jul 2009 Posts: 235

Hi my employer made a renewal of our Unrestricted Cos for this year on 9 of may 2012. Its passed more than 2 months , still the request for Cos stands oustanding in the sponsorship management system. We did contacted ukba sposnsorship management team and they says they have recieved our request but could not give an indication as how long will it take for our unrestricted COS allocation.
I have some time left on my visa renewal which is due in november. Can anyone please guide as what can be done in this situation. and is there anyone having similar experience?

Regards

ech · Posted: Sun Jul 15, 2012 7:10 pm Post subject: Unrestricted COS

I'm in the same situation, my unrestricted COS was applied for on 11 June and nothing yet.

Sorry I have no answer for you, any info on the timelines could be helpful

manci · Guru Joined: 15 Feb 2012 Posts: 1466

Currently CoS allocations can take 2-3 months.
Within one month of the expiry of a migrant's visa to whom the CoS woud be assigned the employer could make a request for urgent treatment.

david1955 · - thin ice - Joined: 20 Jul 2009 Posts: 235

khans · Member Joined: 27 Jan 2012 Posts: 65

Their are no strict timeline for this. However if the migrant's leave is due to expire in 4 weeks time and the COS has not been allocated yet the employer can make a request for treating the case as urgent. In this case UKBA will ask for a copy of your passport and current leave to remain as proof of your urgency claim.

magelenn · Junior Member Joined: 15 Jul 2012 Posts: 33

yuchango · Newbie Joined: 26 Jul 2012 Posts: 4

Currently CoS allocations can take 2-3 months.

david1955 · - thin ice - Joined: 20 Jul 2009 Posts: 235

ech · Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2012 4:44 pm Post subject: COS Allocations

Mine was applied for on the 11th June but have not heard anything yet. Employer has requested urgent treatment as my visa expires on the 6th of Aug but still nothing yet.

I have 2 options it the COS is not appproved next week

1. To post my application without the COS (risking refusal)
2. To wait till the COS is approved but that will make me an overstayer

both options are not very good, does anyone have advice on which direction to take?

david1955 · - thin ice - Joined: 20 Jul 2009 Posts: 235

ech · Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2012 6:34 am Post subject:

Thanks very much David

I have another qtn
So if I send my application without the COS when I eventually get the COS approved I should complete the change of circumstances form and send it together with the COS reference number and hope and pray that the caseworker will be able to link my initial application with the additional information sent separately. Is that correct?

david1955 · - thin ice - Joined: 20 Jul 2009 Posts: 235

ech · Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2012 8:42 am Post subject:

Thanks for the prompt response David

My employer has already requested for urgent treatment on wednesday and was told by UKBA that the application is now in red in their system (whatever that's supposed to mean Smile

).

Its an extension application, employer and employment terms still the same.

So you suggest I get the advice of a solicitor if I get to the point of sending my application without COS initially.

david1955 · - thin ice - Joined: 20 Jul 2009 Posts: 235

ech · Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2012 10:13 am Post subject:

You're really helpful David, thanks for that (calming my nerves actually)

I will be applying with 2 dependants (spouse and child) and will send the following documents:

1. The ID docs (passports with visa)
2. Photos
3. Birth cerficate for child (born in UK)
4. Marriage Certificate
5. Bank statements for 3 months (for dependants maintanance funds)
6. 3 months payslips for proof of working
7. Council tax bill ( proof of living together with spouse)
8. Degree certificate ( for English language) - not sure if its necessary as I submitted for my initial application
9. Cover letter from employer if the COS is not out at time of application

What do you think, are these documents enough?

david1955 · - thin ice - Joined: 20 Jul 2009 Posts: 235

ech · Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2012 1:14 pm Post subject:

Thanks , get one sorted

david1955 · - thin ice - Joined: 20 Jul 2009 Posts: 235

ech · Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2012 9:32 am Post subject:

No, not yet...still waiting

sha23 · Member of Standing Joined: 11 Apr 2012 Posts: 118

hi All,

If my sponsor has ICT license already, how much time it takes for a new cos in unrestricted category? 2-3 months is still there? please let me know the same...my Cos came initially, but my sponsor wrongly typed my salary and now it seems they woould need to apply for fresh cos. please confirm this urgently please on the new cos timelines