Switched WP to Tier 2-G and now 112 days short for ILR

[temo]

Hi everyone

I have searched the forum and couldn't find answer to this questions. would really appreciate your help.

I switched from the IGS (Intl. Graduate Scheme) to work permit on 10-OCT-2008. (this took place while I was in the UK) I was granted 5 years Work Permit visa valid until 10-OCT-2013.

In May-2010, I changed job and switched to Tier 2 - General (employer sponsored visa) and I was granted a leave to remain valid from 21-May-2010 to 20-Jun-2013. (i.e. 3 years and 1 month)!

I need to do something about my visa now as it expires on 20-Jun-2013 and I'm 112 days short from meeting the 5 years requirement to apply for ILR.

My questions:
1. Do I need to apply for a normal Tier 2 extension?

2. if so, Do I get two years extension or is it going to be for 112 days to meet the ILR 5 years requirement?

3. And the £1,700 question, does that mean I need to pay the full fees now and further ILR application fees later this year?

I need to know this to answer question L2 on page 29 of Tier 2 Application form.

Thank you in advance for your help.

Regards
Temo

[safatafa]

Hi everyone

I have searched the forum and couldn't find answer to this questions. would really appreciate your help.

I switched from the IGS (Intl. Graduate Scheme) to work permit on 10-OCT-2008. (this took place while I was in the UK) I was granted 5 years Work Permit visa valid until 10-OCT-2013.

In May-2010, I changed job and switched to Tier 2 - General (employer sponsored visa) and I was granted a leave to remain valid from 21-May-2010 to 20-Jun-2013. (i.e. 3 years and 1 month)!

I need to do something about my visa now as it expires on 20-Jun-2013 and I'm 112 days short from meeting the 5 years requirement to apply for ILR.

My questions:
1. Do I need to apply for a normal Tier 2 extension?

Yes
2. if so, Do I get two years extension or is it going to be for 112 days to meet the ILR 5 years requirement?
U can get another three years depends on what ur employer puts in cos and contract terms

3. And the £1,700 question, does that mean I need to pay the full fees now and further ILR application fees later this year?
A big yes!!!its a curse on immigrants.. But that's life ..

I need to know this to answer question L2 on page 29 of Tier 2 Application form.
Easier if u type the question!!!!
Thank you in advance for your help.

Regards
Temo

[temo]

Thanks safatafa for the prompt response.

The question on the form says "L2. Are you applying for less than 12 months leave (regardless of previous leave)?"

I will seek to get 1 year extension and will apply for ILR OCT/NOV this year.

What I don't understand is why HO issued me with a Tier 2 visa valid for 3 years and 1 month! and yet expires ~4 months earlier than the one I had before.

Thanks again

Temo

[safatafa]

On tier 2 the max u can get is 3 years plus 14 days which is extendable to another 3 years and 14 days with that in mind u can another 3 years but if u apply for indefinite in oct u just a year
L2 is for tier 2 ict and I think u r on tier 2 general