Tod, I’m now nearing the end of my 2nd extension of stay ( number 3) . So if I make a trip back to UK closer to the time I would be able to apply for a ( number 2) Visa which would be valid for 2 years ???
i don’t think it should cost you anything as it was their mistake in first place. I wouldn’t leave it too much longer before you went to sort it though
im not very optimistic to be honest, I still have 6 months left on my visa and it's gonna be a pain in the ass to go through the rigmarole of getting a brand new one