I was granted a Tier 2 visa Established Staff visa in Dec 2010 and have been in the UK since then. This visa expires in Dec 2013.
Need help on the following questions:
a) Is it correct that this visa can be extended ONLY for another 2 years?
b) If yes, what happens after that? Will I be eligible to apply for an ILR? What are the other options to continue working and living in the UK?
c) I travel outside the country for pleasure and business. I understand that there is a cap on the no. of days I can be outside the country during this 5 year period. If yes, what are the restrictions?
d) For ILRs, do I need to show a good bank balance in the UK? If yes, what is the minimum amount required.
I request guidance on the above. I tried to gather this information from the Home Office website. However, rules have changed frequently and everything appears vague to me.
Thank You.