Thank you I have got the unrestricted COS now.

One question I have is when it is asked whether it is on shortage occupation list my Job 5434? I am not so sure. I am extending and if it is not on shortage occupation then do I need a resident Labour market test??

Thanks

Thank you I will try that If I am correct then if I do request for now, then I wont get an answer until next month the 11th? is that correct? then once I have got it then I can go to the office with the COS on the 17th March (If I do get an answer before hand)

Thanks again.

Thank you

I will try to do that. I was in the SMS and with the request, they ask for a reason. What full reason is it that I can use? '' Extension for a tier 2 migrant who is currently working in the company'' ??

or you think it will be something else?

Thanks

Thanks again, My extension needs to be done before 14th April (when my VISA runs out) and I am trying to do it now. So can I request a unrestricted COS and use it before April? And I a have also booked a 1 day service on the 17th March (28 days before it runs out. Would it be possible? [quote][/quot...

Hi Continuing again,

My employer is trying to extending my VISA as a tier 2 General. Would they need to request a unrestricted COS for me before 'Assigning a new COS' for my extension ?

Thanks
Chris

Thank you for your kind and informative answer. I will try to call and write to them and will post more updates soon.
Meanwhile I will be consulting a VISA agency. It is very unclear, whether I am before 6 April or not. But the agency said I can extend cllearly, I just have to go find out. THanks

on the card it says 18-4-2001, restricted work, tier 2 (General) leave to remain.

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