Tier 2 Extention

[A_Z90]

Hi guys,

I have two questions relating to Tier 2 extension and would be grateful if any of you could shed some light on the following;

1) My old visa expired on 18/10/2018 and my company’s HR managed to submit my application on 02/10/2018 using the standard service. Considering the fact that it will take Home Office 6-8 weeks to process my application, I presume the start date of my new visa will be post 18/10/2018. Therefore there will be a gap (more than 14 days) between the expiry date of my previous visa and start date of my new visa, I am now worried that this will breach the 5-year continuity rule for my future ILR application. Please could someone kindly explain and provide any official links highlighting the relevant rules.

2) I have recently received another job offer and remuneration package is above certain salary threshold so no Labour Market Test is required. I am wondering if I could apply for a switch of employer whilst my current application is being processed? Or should I just wait for the decision of my current application and then apply for the change of employment after that? Would Home Office consider me as a job hopper and therefore reject my future application of change of employment?

Many thanks for your help!

[A_Z90]

Would be grateful if someone could advise...

[CR001]

1. No gap. You were covered by section 3C.

2. You would likely need to wait for the current application and rhn apply for another tier 2 General paying all the fees again.