Visa Extension

[rafi_aamiri78692]

Hi,

My employer has sponsored 3 years Tier-2 General Visa and they mentioned will extend for next two years when three years is near to complete.

In this case will the CoS will change or will the only the extension of the CoS.

Please advise

Thank you

[CR001]

You get a new CoS for an extension and the visa will be granted only for the duration stated in the CoS.

[rafi_aamiri78692]

is the extension restricted to two years else can they extend say for 5 years so based on that I can request to my employer

[CR001]

is the extension restricted to two years

No it is not restricted to two years.

else can they extend say for 5 years so based on that I can request to my employer

You won't get an extension for 5 years even the CoS says 5 years. The most you will get is 3 years. You cannot hold a tier 2 general visa for more than 6 years in total.

[rafi_aamiri78692]

One final query

Do I need to go back to my home country for extension or can be done from UK

[CR001]

Apply in UK with an Unrestricted CoS. If you leave to apply, you are likely subject to the 12 month cooling off period.

[rafi_aamiri78692]

I am currently given restricted CoS for three years does the extension can be made as unrestricted CoS

For Tier-2 General Visa is there any cooling period as I understand this is only for ICT visa

[CR001]

I am currently given restricted CoS for three years does the extension can be made as unrestricted CoS

For an extension if you already hold a tier 2 general, you MUST have a UNRESTRICTED CoS. Restricted CoS is for applications outside the UK, which does not apply to you.

For Tier-2 General Visa is there any cooling period as I understand this is only for ICT visa

If you leave the UK, the cooling off period will apply before you can come back unless you meet the very limit exception requirements.

[rafi_aamiri78692]

Thank you for your kind advise and response