It expires 3 years from the day it was approved, which is what annoys me a bit, as I could have gotten an extra month. But ultimately in my case it's extremely unlikely I'll be here that long so don't care, just a heads up for others. Can you ask them to post-date it?

I highlighted them and my application was approved. I think it says in the back of the application form to highlight relevant items.

I successfully made an initial application for a Tier 1 (general) visa this week at the Croydon Public Enquiries Office. I was switching from a Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) visa. My appointment was at 9am. I arrived a little after 8 am, and got into the building fairly quickly as there's a different lin...