Time Limit to look for a new Tier 2 sponsered Visa

Hi Guys,

I need your help.I am on a Tier 2 general visa and my contract is about to complete in a months time.
I am looking for another sponser. So, my query is how long can I stay in the country until I get a new sponser.

Waiting for your reply.

Thanks

Srikanth999 wrote:Hi Guys,

I need your help.I am on a Tier 2 general visa and my contract is about to complete in a months time.
I am looking for another sponser. So, my query is how long can I stay in the country until I get a new sponser.

Waiting for your reply.

Thanks

When does your visa expire?

28th August 2014

Srikanth999 wrote:28th August 2014

You need to leave the country before (or the day) your visa expires.

If you overstay and you lodge an application within 28 days of its expiry (in the country), it can still be granted. However, if, for any reason, your visa is rejected, you will not be granted any right of appeal.

Thanks for your reply.But, I was told I will be given 60 days grace period to find another sponser. How true is it????

Srikanth999 wrote:Thanks for your reply.But, I was told I will be given 60 days grace period to find another sponser. How true is it????

Not! That is only if you leave your employment early, the UKBA will have a minimum of 28 days to curtail the visa to a further 60 days. Your visa expiry date is the date your leave expires.

Thanks for your reply sir! Much appreciated.

Why is your sponsor not extending your visa?

i am on a fixed term funded contract

The bottom line is not looking good for you unless there is a role out there that you are already aware of.
You have until your visa end date to make an in time application. If you apply outside your visa expiry date in the 28 day grace period and it is refused you have no right of appeal.
You need to find a new sponsor and have your new application with UKVI on or before 28/08 to have the best chance of success.