Tier 2 Extension dates on COS

[adnirb]

Hi all, and apologies if my query has already been covered in a separate topic.

I am in the process of extending my Tier 2 (General) visa with my employer - my current leave to remain runs till the 19th of January 2015. My employers assigned a new COS for the extension for me on the 14th of October, but the start date noted on the certificate was the 20th of January, the day following the end of my BRP validity.

As per the rules, I would need to make an extension application within three months of the COS being assigned, and I have an appointment booked for the 30th of October for this. Am I right in thinking that this would also allow me to comply with the rules of applying not more than three months prior to the start date on my COS? Or would the actual start dates mentioned on the certificate also need to be within the three month period of assignation? I'm a bit confused in this aspect and just want to make sure I have all the bases covered.

Best regards.

[manci]

the dates are OK, the rule you refer to only applies to restricted CoSs which yours isn't.