Tier 2 turn around times & PBS questions

[greegiecee]

Hi, hope someone can help.

I am due to get married in November this year (outside the UK). My tier 2 visa expires (I can submit my application for an extension on 15 September). Last time I applied it took about 4 months! But granted that was when there was a huge backlog in 2012.

Does anyone know what the average turnaround time is from submission to approval for tier 2 extensions.

Also, I will want to sponsor my then wife on a PBS. We will only be getting married after my visa gets approved. I have been in my job now for almost 5 years (2 years on PSW and almost 3 years on tier 2), do I still have to provide 6 months salary as savings or do I just provide my payslips to show stable income?

Last question, I take it I cannot apply for a PBS visa for my fiance this side at the same time that I apply for my tier 2 (in the UK) (she doesn't live in the UK).

Thanks in advance for the help

[syounusa]

I applied T 2 G (Short Listed Job) online on 29th May sent application 30th May (Saturday), HO received 1st June, Biometric Letter issued 4th June and received today 5th June. .....
I have not sumitted anything but Passport, Res Card and Photo. After online application you will get a checklist of documents which you have to send along with application summary.

Your wife needs to apply from outside the country with English language test (If required).

Hope it helps u out a bit.

[greegiecee]

Thanks syounusa,

yes that helps me with with an idea of time frames. I know it is risky to plan a wedding so close to my visa, but I am hoping that 3 months will be long enough.

Thanks again