Yes to both, and I figured it out - I was simply reading too much into the information provided on the website.

You can apply for a visa up to 3 months before the day you’re due to start work in the UK. This date is listed on your certificate of sponsorship.

I suppose it has to do with the first inquiry, yes. The second inquiry was an honest question about the steps we would have to take in order for us to become married, because we both have had our questions about the steps to do so. And the information provided by the UK visa website confuses the bot...

I've been offered a position, however when it comes to the Tier 2 visa, when I go back home and apply and gain acceptance (because now I have a sponsor via employer) will I have to wait the allotted 3 months it suggests, or can I book a flight immediately?

I'm here on a standard visitor visa and my boyfriend proposed, I just would like to know what are the next steps when it comes for us being able to get married.

I have a friend that is apart of a company that provides sponsorship; however its completely left field to where I have experience in. If I am required to receive a sponsor from a company in my field, why would they not also require it of me to work for them? This is what I'm confused about: I'm sup...

Where and how do I find a sponsor? Can I have my friend be one? Or is it a specific kind of sponsor?

Hi, I came here recently to spend approximately six months in order to find a sponsor for my next visit here. While inquiring about if companies offer sponsorship I have been turned away because I do not have a work visa. However; in order to receive a work visa I need a sponsor. So there lies my qu...