Hi, I am applying for a new visa through the same employer. The company has moved address so they have sent off supporting documents to verify change of address. I have not however stated change of passport (which I am receiving soon) because I will state my new passport number and details in my vis...

I missed that you would be applying to extend your T2G leave with the same sponsor and in the same job. In that case the skill threshold doesn't apply, see para 71 in the T2 policy guidance. http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/applicationforms/pbs/tier2-guidance.pdf You will need a min. s...

I am still unsure if I should tick this box. Is the job on the current shortage occupation list? * Tick as appropriate. The current shortage occupation list can be found at; http://ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/documents/ workingintheuk/shortageoccupationlist.pdf Also, unrelated question, how m...

Great, seems to make sense now. So I guess in my instance when my employer is assigning COS to me does he ticks the following? Tick to confirm that the post is at the appropriate skill level as set out in the sponsor guidance: * EMPLOYER TICK? Is the job on the current shortage occupation list?: * D...

Thank you for replying.

So I assume from you answer this means I cannot be assigned a unrestricted COS for the same job i am currently in?

If my employer did apply for a COS for me, would it be refused on the bases from my first post.

I am currently working working in the UK under Tier 2 (General). I applied and received my Visa between 6 April 2011 and 13 June 2012. I understand that you can extend your visa and I can be sponsored to fill a vacancy at or above NQF level 4 or the equivalent level in Scotland. The trouble is my jo...

I am wondering the same thing. I assume your job have to be above NQF Level 6 in order to ave an extension unless you applied before 13 June 2012.