Tier 2 - application for extension for 5 years (Urgent)

David81 wrote:Hi

I am a tier 2 visa holder and I am due for extension after initial 3 years of continuous stay Nov 2011- Nov 2014. My employer is sponsoring me for 5 more years and wants me to apply this week.
have they already assigned an unrestricted CoS to you and if so what is the work end date in it? Suggest you get a printout
I have questions for you please:

(1) Can I apply for an extension of 5 years or do I need to apply for 3 years only?
If you are on T2G your stay is limited to 6 years.
(2) If I do apply for 5 years extension, will it get rejected if they can only give me 3 years, or will they give me 3 year visa in any case irrespective of whether I apply for 3 or 5 years please?
I have to spend £1202 for a 5 year extension vs. only £601 for a 3-year extension Is it worth to go for 5 years? Please help! Thanks a lot in advance!