When to apply for Tier 2 general Extension - New Rule?

[mosi]

Hi Experts/Gurus,

I'm writing this to check what is the earliest that I make an Tier2 General Extension application. I'm looking to apply at least 3 months before my current leave expires. My current leave is due to expire on 22 Jan 2016, and planning to apply my extension on 01 Nov 2015.

By reading some of the older posts I can see that the application can be made before my current leave to remain expires. However, the posts being very old I'm not sure if that rule is still applicable, especially after the introduction of new immigration policy of paying NHS surcharge.

Also it would be great to know if any of you have been successful recently by making an earlier Tier2 General Extension application?

Any help is much appreciated.

Kind Regards
Mosi

[anoops1984]

Earliest you can make is 3 months prior to the current leave expiry date.

[manci]

Hi Experts/Gurus,

I'm writing this to check what is the earliest that I make an Tier2 General Extension application. I'm looking to apply at least 3 months before my current leave expires. My current leave is due to expire on 22 Jan 2016, and planning to apply my extension on 01 Nov 2015.

By reading some of the older posts I can see that the application can be made before my current leave to remain expires. However, the posts being very old I'm not sure if that rule is still applicable, especially after the introduction of new immigration policy of paying NHS surcharge.

Also it would be great to know if any of you have been successful recently by making an earlier Tier2 General Extension application?

Any help is much appreciated.

Kind Regards
Mosi

if you have a CoS you can apply for an extension any time while you have valid leave but within 3 months of the CoS assignment date. You'll have to pay the IHS for the whole period you are applying for but if there is an overlap UKVI will refund the difference (or so they say)

[Ras12345]

Hi
Needed some urgent help.
My visa is expiring on saturday 27th june 2015.
I am not getting any dates now for premium window service.
If i can apply by today and post it tomorrow which is friday the 26th june 2015 by special delivery. will my application be still valid? As i think ukba dont work on saturdays.

Please help.

[vinny]

Determination of the date of an application or claim (or variation of an application or claim) for leave to remain

34G. For the purposes of these rules, the date on which an application or claim (or a variation in accordance with paragraph 34E) is made is as follows:
(i) where the application form is sent by post by Royal Mail, the date of posting,