tier 2 extension and employer licence renewal

[david1955]

Hi Everyone , i hope some one can shed some light on this scenario.
My tier 2 visa extension is due in nov 2012 and my employer licence is valid until nov 2013.
When i apply for extension willl i get only 1 year extension as per my employer licence or i will get a full 2 year extension. The reason why i am quering this is coz 1 of my friend has told me that my employer would be able to issue me UCOS only upto the end of there licence. I am not sure if he is telling the truth or not. Can someone experienced please shed some light on this.

Regards

[david1955]

any reply on this please

[manci]

You will get your extension regardless of the expiry date of your sponsor's licence.

Sponsor licences are valid for 4 years. If they are not renewed leaves of all sponsored migrants will be reduced to 60 days. This is to allow them time to look for a new sponsor. If they cannot find a new sponsor they will have to leave the UK.

The reference for the above is here (clause 691):
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... iew=Binary