There are new company and in the progress of helping me to get Tier 2 sponsor. That is why they did not know a lot. I need to search and ask around and inform them. As CR said before, it is not your responsibility to search information about this process for your employer. They should be aware of e...

Having a Tier 2 visa for 2 years, and if I change my employee, do I need to apply Tier 2 again?

When I can start work full time? I am currently Tier 4 visa and switch to Tier 2 sponsor visa. Can I start work after I submit Tier 2 application or have to wait until I get Tier 2 visa? Hi @alex132, You can start working full-time from the end of your course (or the 1st year of your PhD) and there...

Do you apply in UK or outside of UK?

are you apply in UK or outside of UK?

I am having Tier 4 visa and expected to expired in May 2021.
I am now applying Tier 2 visa, will I get refunded for the healthcare surchage from July 2020 to May 2021?

So you mean company paid your Visa fees initially when you apply for Tier 2 visa?

When I can start work full time?
I am currently Tier 4 visa and switch to Tier 2 sponsor visa.

Can I start work after I submit Tier 2 application or have to wait until I get Tier 2 visa?

Tier 2 dependent visa need to stay in the UK. Tier 2 dependent visa holders have absence limits.

Any idea how long is the absence limits?

There are new company and in the progress of helping me to get Tier 2 sponsor. That is why they did not know a lot. I need to search and ask around and inform them.

If I get Tier 2 dependent visa, do I need to stay in UK?
This is because, I need to back to my homecountry to take care my parents.

so i need negotiate with HR for the salary before the COS printed?

(Everyone want to save money here, so it will be great can help some tips on saving money)

so if I apply late, IHS also paid full?
If my Tier 4 visa now expired until 04/2021, and I apply Tier 2 visa 07/2020. Do I need to pay again IHS from 07/2020 to 04/2021 again?

I have not get my SOC yet, but i am in negotiation process with HR about salary.
I want to know the min salary to apply for Tier 2. (so if I can apply other job, if this job, didn't get)

Sorry, my English is not my native. hard to understand.

So, if my CoS stated 5 years, and salary is 29,00p.a., am i qualify?

The fees and IHS are based on the length of your CoS, which if it is 3 years, they pay three years. Note that the fee for 2 year or 3 year is the same, it is the 'up to 3 years' option but is completely based on the length of your CoS assigned to you by your sponsor. The IHS also? I remember I will...

I mean:

Let say: Tier 2 (general visa) from 01/2020 to 01/2023 (3 years visa),
I want to apply Tier 2 dependent visa on 01/2021. (So it will be 01/2021 to 01/2023) (2 years)

So, it will not full 3 years visa?

Thanks for your reply.

So if my CoS is 5 years (employee decide, and not me to decide 5 years or 3 years).
Then the salary must be above £30,000 p.a.

Is that correct?

Hi,

So it will not take less than 3 years visa fees?
How about Healthcare Surcharge?

Let say I am having Tier 2 (general visa) from 01/2020 to 01/2023 (3 years visa), I want to bring my wife and 1 kid to UK in Jan 2021 and I need apply Tier 2 dependent visa for them. Do I need to pay the full 3 years visa (01/2020 to 01/2023) fees? OR Just for 2 years visa fees (01/2021 to 01/2023) ...

Hi, thanks for your reply. What is the meaning of min 30k? RMTL is not required for Tier 4 to Tier 2. If your cos is for 5 years, the relaxed rules for tier 4 students switching to tier 2 are not applicable. If your cos is for 5 years, you are classed as an experienced worker and not a new entrant ...

did you apply inside UK or outside UK?

Hi, thanks for your reply.
What is the meaning of min 30k?
RMTL is not required for Tier 4 to Tier 2.

Thanks for your explanation. It is very helpful. I have not get any confirmation on the salary from the company. But I heard there must be a certain threshold salary to apply for Tier 2. Q1: Is it correct that for the minimum salary is £20,800? Ref: https://www.ukcisa.org.uk/blog/6657/Tier-4-to-Tier...

can you explain more what is CoS allocation?
I know CoS = Certificate of Sponsorship