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Tier 1 to tier 2, restricted or unrestricted COS ??

Only for the UK Skilled Worker visas, formerly known as Tier 2 visa route

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Tier 1 to tier 2, restricted or unrestricted COS ??

Post by niv.niv.n » Fri Nov 23, 2012 12:14 pm

I am currently in tier 1 general visa & my employer has agreed to sponsor me for tier 2 visa.Would i be allocated a restricted COS or unrestricted COS.What is the difference between the two ?

Can someone please answer this.

thanks in advance..

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Post by geriatrix » Fri Nov 23, 2012 12:26 pm

Unrestricted, if you wish to switch. Restricted if you wish to apply from outside the UK.

To understand the difference between the two, read the policy guidance.
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Post by niv.niv.n » Fri Nov 23, 2012 5:51 pm

Thanks sushdmehta for the response. Is it fine to apply for a restricted COS, please note i have completed the market test ?

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Post by geriatrix » Sat Nov 24, 2012 6:37 pm

Have you made an effort to read the policy guidance?
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