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Tier 2 (General) applications for overseas applicants

This section details the Tier 2 Certificate of Sponsorship and Visa application processes for overseas applicants with effect from 14 June 2012. Please refer to the Tier 2 (General) applications for in-country applicants section for information on the application process for migrants applying from within the UK.

• Formal CoS requests
• Advertising requirements
• CoS application process
• Visa application process
• Cost and payment of applications
• Conditions of employment
• Changes of employment
• Employers' responsibilities

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