Tier 2 Extension-Confused:(

[hasfa.yasir]

Dear All,

I have read previous threads but not sure if they answer my questions so thought to create a new post and get clear answers.Your help would be very much appreciated.

1.I got my tier 2 visa issued on 8th of July 2013 and is Valid until 3rd of August 2016. As per the link https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... _clean.pdf, I can apply 28 days before 8th of July 2016 for my extension right? and not when the visa Expires i.e 3rd of August 2016?Reason why I am doing this because I want to avoid the new rules on 6th of April by getting a COS issued on 30th of March 2016(valid for 90 days) and get my visa extended on 15th of June 2016(or closer) by taking 8th of July into account?

2.My Basic salary at the moment is £26,500 per annum with guaranteed travel allowance of £1500 and £600 bonus making it £28600(which is required for tier 2 extension under SOC code 2421). I do get some other bonuses as well but they are not fixed and varies according to the performance so I am not including them on my COS. Problem here is that only the basic salary(£26500) plus £600 bonus appear on my payslip and travel allowance(£1500) is claimed through expenses and comes to my bank account directly. will this affect my tier 2 extension? Do I need to provide them my payslips for my extension or a COS(stating£28600) is enough for home office to issue me visa?

3.What work dates Shall I use in my new COS? previously I used Start date 20th of July 2013 and work end date 20th July 2016?

4- Even though my job responsibilities have changed as I got promoted twice since I got the visa , I am thinking to keep the same job title(Accountant Qualified) with same responsibilities I used in my initial application? will that be alright? just for your info, My Job title is still the same as I am a qualified accountant , it's the tasks which have changed with more responsibility and accountability.

Many thanks for your time and Help

[CR001]

The visas fees are increasing on the 18th March (yes, this Friday).

The fee you pay is relevant on the date of booking your appointment or applying by post. Not the date your CoS is issued.

[hasfayasir89]

Dear All,

Could someone please reply on urgent basis, I have to issue my COS today. my other account got blocked.

many thanks

[CR001]

Dear All,

Could someone please reply on urgent basis, I have to issue my COS today. my other account got blocked.

many thanks

Your 'other' account is NOT blocked. You are or were likely pinging off an O2 IP address, and they are blocked, not you.