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Tier 2 General WP Extension

Only for the UK Skilled Worker visas, formerly known as Tier 2 visa route

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aspirant910
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Tier 2 General WP Extension

Post by aspirant910 » Wed May 19, 2021 3:45 pm

My spouse's current Tier 2 ( general) visa is going to expire on 14th August. Her employer is going to apply for an extension of 3 years.
Just wanted to know how much time its taking now for a CoS allocation ? so that she can push her HR to start the process asap.
Thanks

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Re: Tier 2 General WP Extension

Post by aspirant910 » Tue May 25, 2021 1:25 pm

Another Query - My spouse Tier 2 ( General) visa was issued for 2 year from Aug 2019 - Aug 2021. Does she need to apply ( Cos by HR) for more 3 year or Tier 2 visa ( now Skilled) can be extended for more than 3 years ? The question being her HR asked her for how many years she wants to extend her visa. Can she apply for more than 3 years under new rules ? I am not sure , any advise would be helpful.

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Re: Tier 2 General WP Extension

Post by Nazir010119 » Tue May 25, 2021 1:58 pm

Hi
The HR normally requests bulk COS, so if they already have a COS allocated so they just need to assign it, which takes 1 day, if they are requesting fresh for allocation it would take 6-8 weeks.

the overall duration is 6 years max, so if she had 2 years she can go for another 4, but if you have plans to apply for ILR immediately at the end of 5 years, so worth going only for 3 years.

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Re: Tier 2 General WP Extension

Post by manci » Tue May 25, 2021 6:47 pm

Nazir010119 wrote:
Tue May 25, 2021 1:58 pm
the overall duration is 6 years max
That is not correct. CoSs for Skilled Workers and the corresponding visa can be for any period up to 5 years and can be extended as many times as necessary.

However, @Nazir010119 is correct that if your spouse intends to apply for ILR after 5 years then a 3 year CoS and visa would be sufficient.
Personal opinion, not professional or legal advice

aspirant910
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Re: Tier 2 General WP Extension

Post by aspirant910 » Wed May 26, 2021 11:17 am

So Does that mean she can apply for another 5 year ? or its 5 years you can stay and after that you can apply for another extension ? If there is no maximum limit
I want to apply for 4 year to be on safer side.

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