Hi,
I am coming up to three years on my Tier 2 general under the point-based-system (visa expires Sept 30, 2015; 3-yr visa started 30 Sept 2012). I didn't start my job until January of 2013 (moved here in Dec 28 2012). If I apply for another 3-year visa, does it matter that my visa started quite a bit before I started work? Also, it says that a Tier 2 can have five years as from the sponsor date. As I'm renew, do I have a new sponsor date with the new visa or does it count from the original? Lastly, would this then jeopardize my ability to get indefinite leave to remain in December 2017/January 2018, which was my plan as it would be five years since I've lived here?