is it possible to get extension beyond 5 years?

[pkvin]

Hi...

My employer is applying for extension by switching me to Tier 2. I am now on work permit and will be completing 3 years. I understand that they can extend me under transitional arrangement upto 5 years. But my employer issued COS for three years( which could extend my stay beyond 5 years) and said that sometimes the case worker might give it beyond 5 years period. I am not sure about their claim.

Under transitional arrangement I don't have to provide any proof of english language or maintenance if i have to extend upto 5 years. But if I provide all these documentation with my extension application will they consider to extend beyond 5 years since my COS issued for longer time. Please advise me about this if somebody managed to extend beyond 5 years. Or that they issue visa upto 5 years only irrespective of I give the documentation or not and I have to apply for another extension under tier 2 or apply ILR after 5 years. Any comment will be very helful so that I can decide whether i need to claim points as work permit holder or by attaching the required documentation. Thank you

[geriatrix]

See 245GE or 245HE, depending on the category of Tier 2 leave you will be applying for.

[pkvin]

See 245GE or 245HE, depending on the category of Tier 2 leave you will be applying for.

hi...

thank you for the reply...referred to 245HE which is applicable to me.... I spoke with my employer they asked me to tick the attributes of tier 2 "has leave in Tier 2 or as Business and Commericial work permit holder ...doing same job for the same sponsor". Is it possible under this category to extend beyond 5 years by showing maintenance, english eligibility and sponsorship certificate (for longer duration)?

thank you