Hi I was granted a Tier 2 General Visa from 15th July 2009 - 25th May 2012. Although my employer asked for a full 3 years from 19th May 2009 to 20 May 2012, due to application processing time, I was given a visa in July 2009. I will be applying for the Tier 2 extension in May for another 2 years. So...