Tier 2 Extension Short 5 Yrs Towards ILR

[bidibudi]

Hello House and Experts,

Apologies if this question is taking us back the tread.
my question is follows

my wife port of entry was 4 months short of my initial tier 2 visa i.e i have been in the UK 4 months before they joined me.

we are getting ready to apply for our extension though still waiting for COS

Can i apply notify home office of my dependent number of days short(120 days) of 5 yrs and that to be added on to my dependent next visa to enable my dependent complete 5 yrs period on the second visa.

My extension now is for only 2 yrs as i have been on 3 yrs tier 2 previously.3+2 = 5yrs
and i want my dependent issue for 2 yrs and 4 months
please how is the possibility of this.

[CR001]

No you can't. Your dependent visa will be issued for the same duration and with the same expiry date as yours.

If you want a longer visa, you BOTH should apply for 3 years with a CoS for 3 years in your case.

[bidibudi]

Thank you so much for your quick response

i should choose a start date example 3rd May 2019 - 2nd May 2022 ? up to 3 yrs
and can then apply for ILR as soon as they are up to 5 yrs ?

that will mean 3 yrs IHS not too bad compare to what will become in this uncertainty.
Wont i be over staying cos i will be 5 yrs and four (4) months
or i will apply for ILR ahead of them.

regards.

[CR001]

What was the start date of her initial dependent visa??

[bidibudi]

What was the start date of her initial dependent visa??

Her start date was 6th of Sept they entered into the UK on the 10th Sept

[CR001]

So again, as already advised in your other topic about CoS, you need a 3 year CoS and apply for a 3 year visa etc.

You cannot apply for a 3 year visa if you have a 2 year CoS.

[bidibudi]

So again, as already advised in your other topic about CoS, you need a 3 year CoS and apply for a 3 year visa etc.

You cannot apply for a 3 year visa if you have a 2 year CoS.

so you advise i get a 3yrs COS from my employer or that cant be possible again?
i can ask them to issue me a COS up to 3yrs if that is the case?

[CR001]

Yes, you need to speak to your sponsor.

[bidibudi]

Yes, you need to speak to your sponsor.

Thank so much
i will speak to them and let them know i will still be needing a 3yrs COS and explain the ordeal to them.
i believe this wont come with an additional cost requesting 3 yrs instead of 2 yrs?

[bidibudi]

Please advice am trying to make savings here but not sure I may be doing the right thing
Is it wise I request a COS to have a start date and end date totalling 2yrs and 6 months so I can save little on IHS
Since my dependent will be 5 yrs before the 2yrs and 6months expire ?

[bidibudi]

Please advice am trying to make savings here but not sure I may be doing the right thing
Is it wise I request a COS to have a start date and end date totalling 2yrs and 6 months so I can save little on IHS
Since my dependent will be 5 yrs before the 2yrs and 6months expire ?

Good Morning House

any words on if i can request a COS for 2 yrs 6 months as previously mentioned above here
as i am meeting with my employer today.

Thanks.

[Frontier Mole]

You will pay the same for 2 years and 6 months as 3 years so what is the point?

You’ll pay for a whole year if your application includes part of a year that is more than 6 months.

You would have to ask for your COS to be 2 years 5 months

[bidibudi]

You will pay the same for 2 years and 6 months as 3 years so what is the point?

You’ll pay for a whole year if your application includes part of a year that is more than 6 months.

You would have to ask for your COS to be 2 years 5 months

Thank you very much, now i get the full details.
much appreciated.