I have one question regarding my Tier 2 ICT (1 year - Short term) COS and VISA. I got my visa on May 2011.

- Is it possible for me to extend my visa from UK ?
- Or is it possible for me to apply for a long term visa ro switch to Tier2 General?

As per the rule, it is not possible to extend the short term visa. You can able to go back to India and apply for a long term visa (if you are eligble for long term)

Thanks for the info

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