Early Extensions: Tightening the noose

hi
i applied for tier 1 extension on 22-02-2013 and HO received my application on 26-02-2013. my current leave expires on 23-03-2013 as per UKBA guidelines sent application at least a month before expiry of visa but visa officer issue visa on 18-03-2013 till 18-03-2015 BRP due to which i short fall 5 days for my ILR. i wrote to case worker but she replied this Thank you for your letter dated the 25 March.

The published Tier 1 guidance advises applicants that they must submit their application at least a month before their existing leave expires, but also warns applicants that the UK Border Agency grant leave from the date of decision. As a result you can have had no expectation that any leave granted as a result of this application would be added to the expiry of your extant leave.

We hope you find this satisfactory.

i am confused as if i applied for ILR they will refused my application due to 5 days short mistake done by visa officer. need help what to do? do i have to appeal against decision then need address to send appeal or do i have to apply ILR before last week of expiring my visa on 18-03-2015 so that when they make decision will cover 5 days. please help

KumarSpore wrote:This is what this topic is for. You can apply, but nobody can assure you on the valid till date. It will be on case workers discretion.
But chances are high to get the extension from current expiry date.
If you apply in 28days, it is for sure you will get extension from current expiry date.

dozywalia wrote:Can i apply by PEO on 7th aug if visa expires @ 17 th sep... Will i get visa till 17 th sep.?

I had PEO on 28-mar-2013 for my tier 1 General extension,before 26 days and case worker issue my visa from the date of appt 28-mar-2013 to 28-mar-2015 and my first visa was valid from 23-apr-2010 to 23-apr-2013, looks like i have shortage of 26 days for 5 years , i did ask case worker but she said that the procedure and told her im not extending my leave before more than 28 days but she did not listen me.
Any one have any advice for me what to do as i am still waiting for BRP?

koolyaar wrote:

KumarSpore wrote:This is what this topic is for. You can apply, but nobody can assure you on the valid till date. It will be on case workers discretion.
But chances are high to get the extension from current expiry date.
If you apply in 28days, it is for sure you will get extension from current expiry date.

dozywalia wrote:Can i apply by PEO on 7th aug if visa expires @ 17 th sep... Will i get visa till 17 th sep.?

I had PEO on 28-mar-2013 for my tier 1 General extension,before 26 days and case worker issue my visa from the date of appt 28-mar-2013 to 28-mar-2015 and my first visa was valid from 23-apr-2010 to 23-apr-2013, looks like i have shortage of 26 days for 5 years , i did ask case worker but she said that the procedure and told her im not extending my leave before more than 28 days but she did not listen me.
Any one have any advice for me what to do as i am still waiting for BRP?

Hello guys ,

Just to let you know that i have discussed my case with three different solicitors and they all said same thing that i will be eligible for ILR within 28 days period which means i will have only two days (26th Mar 2015 and 27th Mar 2015) windows to apply ILR.

Thanks At least i can qualify for ILR and i don't need to go for another extension.

Thx,
koolyaar

Hi
My tier 1 visa is expiring in Feb 2014, I know I should apply at least 28 days before that, but I want to know what is the earliest I can apply for extension if this year?

Regards
SS

Guess you can apply anytime you want

Sukhpreet Singh wrote:Hi
My tier 1 visa is expiring in Feb 2014, I know I should apply at least 28 days before that, but I want to know what is the earliest I can apply for extension if this year?

Regards
SS

Vegeta,

The simplest answer of your query is that you can apply for extension at any time as long as you are meeting their points requirement.

But also bear in mind if you apply prior to 28 days of visa your current expiry date then your new visa will start from the date when they make decision not from the expiry date of your current visa.

Trust this helps.

Hi

I got Tier1 visa for 3 years on 6th November 2008.
But i entered into the country very late after 14 months(on 9th January 2010).

Got my 1st extension which is valid till 6th November 2013.

Now i am planning to go for an extension. Please suggest whether it is okay to take PEO sometime around mid of August 2013?.

It means 3 months early(as i will be eligible for ILR after 14 months).

Many Thanks
Karunya.

Please help me with an answer ASAP.

Hello

If anyone in confusion state to apply for early extension , Just to let you know i applied for my second extension which is due to expire in Nov 2014 (i.e applied 1 year 3 months early time) I have got approval without any problems. Why I applied early is due to some personal commitments to show for my new project/client.

but i strongly suggest everyone , apply early if its necessary situation like me don't take risk for paying 1950 GBP.

1. Current Visa: Tier 1 General - 2nd Extension
2. Date of PEO Appointment: 22 July 2013
3. Number of Dependant(s): 0
4. Employment: Employed as the Director of a Limited Company
5. Date of expiry of current visa : Nov 2014
6. Date of expiry of the new visa: July 2015 (2 yrs from approval date)
7. Mode of Payment: Debit Card
8. Name of PEO Applied: Croydon
9: Approval Letter: 22 July 2013
10. BRP Received on: 24 July 2013

Note: any questions i can reply but will take time to reply.

Hi Sairam,

Did you provide any document to show why you need early extension ??

I want to go for early extension as well (by 11 months), It is my second extension. I want this so that my new born child get the new extension date, other wise I have to apply again after 11 months for my kid.

My kid need to travel to India this January 2014, so it would save me 1134 GBP if I did my extension first, then for my son.

Thanks

Hello Guys

I applied for my second extension today PEO Croydon
I applied 10 months before my leave expire
As Sairam told above ,don't take risk for paying 1950 GBP until really necessary. ( I need it so that my baby boy get my extended visa date)

0. Initial Visa Granted: 10/12/2009 (Expiring :10/12/2012)
0.1 1st extension : 10/10/2012 (Expiring: 10/10/2014)
1. Current Visa: Tier 1 General - 2nd Extension
2. Date of PEO Appointment: 06 Dec 2013
3. Number of Dependant(s): 0
4. Employment: Full time job
5. Date of expiry of current visa : October 2014
6. Date of expiry of the new visa: 06 Dec 2016
7. Mode of Payment: Debit Card (Online)
8. Name of PEO Applied: Croydon
9: Approval Letter: 06 Dec 2013
10. BRP Received on: 10 Dec 2013

Doc Submitted
Printout of appointment letter
Printout of Payment sheet

Check list (Arragne in order)
0.0. Coverging letter (having PBS calculated sheet table)
0.1 TIER 1 form Form fully filled with black pen
0.2 Payment sheet paid online

1. Photographs (U-Pinned with on photo graph section of form)
2. Passport + BRP
3. HR Letter & pay slips attested.
4. Attested or Original Bank statement for 12-13 months.

Got Appointment at 8:00 AM
Got Approval letter by 9:00 AM

I would suggest that if you are applying for early extension go PEO & at Croydon.

Don't mention any thing like Why early extension or so in Covering letter. Also they don't read covering letter to be honest.

I will update the the post once BRP is received

Guys this forum is really helping the VISA seeker in genuine way. Thanks for creating & maintaining the forum

Happy to help.
Cheers

Hi Guys,
I will be applying for Indefinite Leave To Remain come October 2015. My concern which i wish to clarify is that i came to the UK on the 89th Day from issuance of my Tier 1 General Migrant Visa. Do I need to extend my Visa early or can i straight apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain.

Although i have read on guidance notes for the above mentioned category but there is some contradicting information on other forums. Could you please advice what would be the best course of action for me. Also having read on internet that Tier1 extensions will no longer be available on from April 2015 which means if I have to apply for an extensions it would be before that time.

please see the dates below for the above calculation.
Visa issue date : 9 Nov 2010
Date of Entry : 5 Feb 2011
Current Visa Expires on : 8 Nov 2015


Please suggest