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Tier 2 visa extension

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

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swagh1611
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Tier 2 visa extension

Post by swagh1611 » Thu Jul 29, 2021 4:57 pm

HI,

I am currently on Tier 2 visa which will expire on 14th october 2021(visa validity was for 3 years). My employer is happy to extend my visa duration.

May I know how many days before can I apply for visa extension?

Also, should I ask my employer to give me CoS for another 3 years or 2 years? As after 5 years of stay in the UK on worker visa I will be eligible for ILR. I am not sure if I can apply for ILR few months before 5 years completion.

Thanks.

Waseem432000
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Re: Tier 2 visa extension

Post by Waseem432000 » Fri Jul 30, 2021 8:00 am

It’s between you and your employer for duration of next COS. If you do have plans to immediately apply for ILR as soon as you are eligible, I would suggest only get a 2 years COS as it will save you a year’s IHS surcharge which is £624 at the moment per year.

You can apply for extension starting from 3 months before your current leave ends.

You can apply for ILR after starting from 5 years minus 28 days.

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