Tier 2 extn advice needed plz.

[amit11610]

Hi everyone.
Could you someone please clarify few quiries regarding my tier2 (G)extension which is in April 2013.

1.how long it takes to get new Cos, My HR is applying in jan for newCos.
2.how safe it would be if i apply on my own
for the intial apllication i used my company recommended consultancy they charged me much this time i want to apply on my own including one depedent applicant.
3.how long the visa process time because my baby is due in May again i need to apply for my mother family visa from India .

please help me

[visva_cool]

Hi,

COS is valid for 3 months from the date of issue and you are allowed to apply for an extension up to 3 months before your current visa expires. So, issuing a COS in Jan for Apr extension sounds about right. I am due for extension on 14 Apr 2013, so my HR told me that they will issue one in mid Jan. Issuing one shouldn't take more than a day. They just have to enter your details into UKBA database and provide you a COS number.

It is quite safe to apply on your own for straight forward cases - when you have the awareness of double checking everything you need before applying. If you need your things sorted out quickly and don't trust posting your passport, then you may apply for in person appointment at one of the PEO's. I tried that before many times. In my experience Sheffield PEO is the best and Croydon the worst.


Postal processing time: 3 - 5 weeks.
http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=60823


However, you need not wait till Apr. You can apply 3 months before it expires.

In person:
same day decision in most cases. BRP in 5 working days.

[amit11610]

Thanks for your kind reply.
i checked for FLR forms but on website it showing only one form i.e grant for leave not FLR .
could you please post me the links for FLR and depedent forms.
what dates needs to be give on new COS.my first grant on my reisdent permit card valid to 15-04-2013 from 28-04-2010.

please clarify on this
thanks in advance.

[visva_cool]

For tier 2 general - apply from uk - see right hand side column for form and guidance:
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas ... /applying/

it says for dependants you have to fill separate PBS dependant form


You can always find a form using form finder:
https://apply.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/iapply.portal

PBD dependant for tier 2:
https://apply.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/ia ... l=formList

[amit11610]

thank you very much for sending links.

planning to apply on my own , i have gone through the forms seems everything fine.


if i will get any doubts while filling the forms i wii ask you
thanks for your help