Tier 2 extension

[Ruchi_12]

Hi ,
I have completed my 4 years on tier 2 visa so far.My present tier 2 visa expires on 19th june 2020. can i apply for an early extension now. Is there a limit on how early i can apply for tier 2 visa extension.

[manorana2009]

Hi,

I think you can only apply upto 3 months early extension.

Thanks

[Ruchi_12]

Hi,

Based on research in this forum I appear there is no limitation on how soon we can apply for an Tier- 2 extension. We just need to raise new COS and file extension application within 3 months of it . can someone confirm that this I indeed the case.

[katanayi]

Yes, you can apply whenever you are ready

[Ruchi_12]

Thanks a lot for replies guys. (my reason for the early extension is to avoid Brexit related issues late)

1) Is there a downside of going for an early tier-2 extension. (visa length does not matter as I will get ILR in 8 months while i will get visa for around 2 years)

i am continuing my job with the current employer and my current COS will end on 14th June 2020.I will try to generate a new unrestricted COS in December and a file visa in January beginning.

2) I will give a job end date in COS somewhere in 2021 but what will be the starting date
of job as I am already working with my employer.

3) what happens to existing COS once I generate a new one if extension gets rejected can I still continue work until June 14th June ( and file for extension again mitigating the issue that might have lead to rejection)