URGENT HELP WITH EXTENSION - Tier 2

[aplinhar]

Hello all,

So, I am due to renew my Tier 2 Visa and we (HR and me) ended up in a dangerous corner.

The original visa is: Tier 2 (General - New hires - restricted), so I believe the extension should be again restricted right?

This is what we are not 100% sure. The person responsible for the VISA said she allocated or already asked some sort of pre-authorisation or even pre-allocation (not sure if this exists) at beginning of this year, because a few years ago they had some issues with the number of visas.

So, I can see in the SMS (the portal to create the CoS) they have 3 remaining Tier 2 (General) - however, we are not sure if the number is just related to the max Tier 2 visas they can issue OR if this is some sort of allocation in that monthly limit for restricted CoS.

Another thing: I read in this forum somewhere that, when extending, the CoS doesn't need to be restricted again (only when you are applying from outside). Is this correct?

I am a Brazilian National, my job code is not under the shortage list and I just want to extend the Tier 2 general that I have.

Thanks in advance,

[iworker]

you need a unrestricted cos.
what you are looking at sms, is your company current allocations. This means they can issue 3 people cos till 4 april 2017 when this allocation will expire.
now all u need to do is, ask them to issue u a cos, make sure ur salary is at experienced level, fill in the form.

[aplinhar]

you need a unrestricted cos.
what you are looking at sms, is your company current allocations. This means they can issue 3 people cos till 4 april 2017 when this allocation will expire.
now all u need to do is, ask them to issue u a cos, make sure ur salary is at experienced level, fill in the form.

Thanks Iworker!!! I found some old posts about it as well (you answered some of them).

Seriously guys....you are all amazing and so helpful.

[aplinhar]

Another question:

For the extension, I found this:

38.25 When you assign a CoS to extend a migrant’s leave in the same tier and category, the start date on the CoS should be the day after their current leave expires.

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... 6_v1.2.pdf

This is kind of preventing me to submit an earlier extension...since my data is the following:

Start date CoS: 01 February 2014
End date CoS: 29 January 2017
End date VISA: 28 February 2017

So, I am planning to apply THIS WEEK with a start date for the extension around 09/01/2017. Will that be a problem?

I understand you can't apply before 3 months of the Start Date of the Cos AND you have 3 months to apply for the visa when the CoS is submitted, however - earlier extensions are not so clear.

Any experience?

I want to have my VISA before the Holidays, since almost everyone stops working and I believe the same happens with the Immigration office.

[iworker]

thats fine. U can apply as early as u want. 3 months, 6 months, 1 year etc.. no problem at all.

[GMO]

thats fine. U can apply as early as u want. 3 months, 6 months, 1 year etc.. no problem at all.

I didnt go for admin review but made a fresh new application within 14 days, Did the biometric but recieved a letter from ADmin review department that my rview period expired and they aware i submit new application.

They also five me 7 days to take legal action and say what ground i wish to stay and many more.

My question is if i made a new application and they acepted it then why should i go for Admin Reviw and whats the point of this letter??
Is this a general letter they issued everyone after admin review period expired ?

Very confusting..frustrating and scary. Anyone please kindly clear the issue.

Thanks.

[Djsuccess]

Another question:

For the extension, I found this:

38.25 When you assign a CoS to extend a migrant’s leave in the same tier and category, the start date on the CoS should be the day after their current leave expires.

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... 6_v1.2.pdf

This is kind of preventing me to submit an earlier extension...since my data is the following:

Start date CoS: 01 February 2014
End date CoS: 29 January 2017
End date VISA: 28 February 2017

So, I am planning to apply THIS WEEK with a start date for the extension around 09/01/2017. Will that be a problem?

I understand you can't apply before 3 months of the Start Date of the Cos AND you have 3 months to apply for the visa when the CoS is submitted, however - earlier extensions are not so clear.

Any experience?

I want to have my VISA before the Holidays, since almost everyone stops working and I believe the same happens with the Immigration office.

Read this;
https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... s-guide-8a


https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... 15v1_0.pdf