How long can I overstay??

[manutdonline]

OK, I realise this may sound illegal, but here's the scenario..

I'm currently waiting for my Tier 2 application to be approved but I'm worried that it might not get done in time and I'll have to leave the UK. Which is fine with me, but I'm worried that I might not have enough time to sort out my finances, housing, bills, sell my stuff blah blah.

My current visa expires in November, can I overstay a couple of weeks just to sort everything out and still be considered 'legal'??

Thanks!

[nksg]

As per the guidelines, you have 28 days to leave the country once the visa is expired.

But if your application is with UKBA and under consideration, you can live in the country Legally untill the 28 days after you get the outcome of your application (in case if it is a rejection)

OK, I realise this may sound illegal, but here's the scenario..

I'm currently waiting for my Tier 2 application to be approved but I'm worried that it might not get done in time and I'll have to leave the UK. Which is fine with me, but I'm worried that I might not have enough time to sort out my finances, housing, bills, sell my stuff blah blah.

My current visa expires in November, can I overstay a couple of weeks just to sort everything out and still be considered 'legal'??

Thanks!

[nionlight]

OK, I realise this may sound illegal, but here's the scenario..

I'm currently waiting for my Tier 2 application to be approved but I'm worried that it might not get done in time and I'll have to leave the UK. Which is fine with me, but I'm worried that I might not have enough time to sort out my finances, housing, bills, sell my stuff blah blah.

My current visa expires in November, can I overstay a couple of weeks just to sort everything out and still be considered 'legal'??

Thanks!

you will not be over staying untill you get visa decision from home office. so you dont need o woryy about that. if you get your visa decision as negetive then you have 28 days to leave, or appeal or make other arrangement. Good luck with your visa.