Tier2 General - Extension

[sarabigail]

Hello all,

My current tier2 general visa expires in July 2017. I will continue in the same role and with the same salary. Could anyone please advise on the following:

- Will my employer need a new COS?
- What is the default extension for this type of visa - 2 or 3 years?
- Will I need to show my bank statements?
- How soon should I apply for visa extension?

Thanks,
sarabigail

[CR001]

I will answer the ones that I can.

- Will my employer need a new COS?

Yes, you will need a new CoS to apply for an extension. You cannot use the one that you used before.

- What is the default extension for this type of visa - 2 or 3 years?

Depends how long you have been in the UK on a Tier 2 General visa.

- Will I need to show my bank statements?

Yes, you will need to prove maintenance.

[hassanh]

Will I need to show my bank statements?

You will not be required to prove maintenance as this will be extension application. See point 167 of Policy Guidance.

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... 1_2016.pdf

How soon should I apply for visa extension?

You can apply for extension any time but your total duration of stay cannot be more than 6 years in Tier 2.
You should also need to remember that if your COS is for more than 3 years duration, then you will have to pay higher visa fees.

Thanks

[CR001]

Will I need to show my bank statements?

You will not be required to prove maintenance as this will be extension application. See point 167 of Policy Guidance.

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... 1_2016.pdf

Thanks, thought it was a requirement.

[sarabigail]

Thank you CR001 and hassanh for your responses.

So the employer will need a new CoS, and they are exempt from doing a resident labour market test.

I have been on this Tier 2General Migrant visa since Sept 2014. So, does that mean the default extension is for three years?

To apply extension for my dependants, will I need to show funds for maintenance? Or are they visa’s extended based on mine?

[hassanh]

the employer will need a new CoS, and they are exempt from doing a resident labour market test.

Yes, they are exempt

I have been on this Tier 2General Migrant visa since Sept 2014. So, does that mean the default extension is for three years?

Yes, the maximum you can stay in Tier 2 is till Sep 2020. Make sure your cos is not issued for duration more than three years otherwise you will need to pay very high visa fees.

To apply extension for my dependants, will I need to show funds for maintenance? Or are they visa’s extended based on mine?

Your dependants are not required to prove maintenance as well.

Thanks

[sarabigail]

Thanks hassanh.