Extending visa: CoS

[mangomm]

Hi everyone,

I cannot seem to find a clear answer on this online, so I hope you can help!

I am applying to extend my Tier 2 Sponsored Visa, with the same employer, same job code, same salary before my current visa expires in May.

Does my employer need to apply for a new CoS?

[manci]

your employer has to assign a new CoS before you can apply.

Check that your salary is still adequate in light of the April 15 increases

[Praveen449]

Hi Manci,

Can I please get concrete answer on this?
My initial Tier 2 General Visa has been approved on February 2013 and now I am going for extension in January 2016.
My question is : Which document do I need to look at?

1. PBS codes of practice: skilled workers (from 6 April 2015)
2. PBS codes of practice: skilled workers (from 6 April 2014 to 5 April 2015)
3. PBS codes of practice: skilled workers (1 October 2013 to 5 April 2014)

Many Thanks,
Praveen

[manci]

1 yes, and any changes there may be to it by the time you apply
2 no
3 no

[mangomm]

Thanks so much for your response! Very helpful.

[Praveen449]

Thank you Manci.. Great man!

[mangomm]

Hi Manci, or any other gurus out there!

I have another question about the CoS required for extending my visa.

The new Codes of Practice require a £2,000 increase in my salary if I am to extend my visa. In the event that my employers are unwilling to raise my salary this much, is it possible to change SOC codes on my new CoS?

There is a very similar SOC code to the one I am currently on, which has a minimum salary just a bit lower than my current salary. Can I keep my current salary and switch SOC codes to extend my visa? Or does my visa extension need to be with the SOC code I'm currently under?

Many thanks!!

[iworker]

if your employers wish to change the SOC, they will have to carry out a rlmt