Thanks for the suggestion, I am contractually obligated to work out my contract period, and its the right thing to do, so I don't think that is really an option. Also, given the timelines and "efficiency" of my current company HR, I doubt they could withdraw my COS before my visa expires. ...

Thanks for the reply. Because my interview/document submission is this week, it is too late to apply for priority and pay extra. But I think you are right. I am planning on continuing with my current application, hope it gets approved quickly (the very helpful forum thread suggests approval could be...

Hi, I am currently on a Tier 2 work visa which is set to expire on the 5th of Feb (in 4 days). I have applied to extend it with my current employer and have received support from the employer, have paid the fees (including the IHS), and have my visa appointment to submit my documents on 4 Feb (in 3 ...