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by poper
Tue Oct 11, 2016 11:39 am
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: From Tier 2 ICT to EU passport
Replies: 5
Views: 457
India

Re: From Tier 2 ICT to EU passport

You need to notify HO. How did you obtain an EU passport? Are you aware that with Brexit, there isn't enough time now to gain PR status on the EU route. Have rules already changed or do we have any news from HO on when this is changing? Article 50 likely to be invoked in March, which will start the...
by poper
Tue Oct 11, 2016 9:34 am
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: From Tier 2 ICT to EU passport
Replies: 5
Views: 457
India

Re: From Tier 2 ICT to EU passport

CR001 wrote:You need to notify HO.

How did you obtain an EU passport?

Are you aware that with Brexit, there isn't enough time now to gain PR status on the EU route.
Have rules already changed or do we have any news from HO on when this is changing?
by poper
Mon Oct 10, 2016 11:26 am
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Tier 2 ICT Long term leave to Remain to Tier 2 General
Replies: 2
Views: 405
India

Re: Tier 2 ICT Long term leave to Remain to Tier 2 General

Hi , I came to UK in March 2011 under Tier 2 Established staff category and since then I am in UK and currently I am under Tier 2 ICT - Long term leave to remain . My question is - Am I eligible to switch to Tier 2 General Visa and change jobs? If I quit my current Job , do i need to go back to Ind...
by poper
Sat Oct 08, 2016 10:10 am
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Switch Tier 2 ICT to Tier 2 General
Replies: 5
Views: 426
India

Re: Switch Tier 2 ICT to Tier 2 General

Hi, I'm in Tier 2 ICT visa and wanted to switch to Tier 2 General. My company is ready to sponsor me work permit for Tier 2 general visa. But I heard that if I wanted to switch from Tier 2 ICT to Tier 2 General I should go back to my country, complete 12 months cooling off period and then apply for...
by poper
Thu Oct 06, 2016 10:24 am
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Switch from Tier 2 ICT to Tier 2 General
Replies: 2
Views: 501
India

Re: Switch from Tier 2 ICT to Tier 2 General

Hi All, I am working as associate Director and My current Tier 2 ICT visa will expire in March-2018. Is it possible to apply Tier 2 General from UK or home country - If I earn more than £120,000 (april-2017 new rule)? No, The bar is still £155,300 and the Tier 2 G will need to be applied from home ...
by poper
Sat Oct 01, 2016 5:19 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Tier2 ICT Switch to Tier2 Gen - FAQ Clarification needed
Replies: 2
Views: 379
India

Re: Tier2 ICT Switch to Tier2 Gen - FAQ Clarification needed

Yes, 12 months cool off period unless proposed pay is > £155300 pa
Experts can confirm
by poper
Fri Sep 30, 2016 5:28 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR possible Tier 2 ICT 2012-2017
Replies: 2
Views: 306
India

Re: ILR possible Tier 2 ICT 2012-2017

Unfortunately no as your Tier 2 ICT was after April 2010
by poper
Thu Sep 29, 2016 2:42 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Tier 2 ICT Long term cooling off
Replies: 2
Views: 274
India

Re: Tier 2 ICT Long term cooling off

No, if through the same sponsor
by poper
Thu Sep 29, 2016 2:38 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Tier 2 ICT Long term cooling off
Replies: 2
Views: 274
India

Re: Tier 2 ICT Long term cooling off

No, if through the same sponsor
by poper
Wed Sep 28, 2016 11:44 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Tier 2 ICT (Established Staff)- Seeking information.
Replies: 1
Views: 275
India

Re: Tier 2 ICT (Established Staff)- Seeking information.

Hi Poper, Can you please advise? I'm on T2 ICT from OCT 2010..my visa was extended for another 5 years last year. Now I'm looking to change my job and switch to T2 General. Can you please answer following questions for me: 1) What will be validity of T2G visa in my case? You can work on a T2G for u...
by poper
Sun Sep 11, 2016 5:09 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Standard Visitor Visa for parents
Replies: 7
Views: 1304
India

Re: Standard Visitor Visa for parents

vinny wrote:How long did they request to stay then?
How long did they stay then?
Requested for 3 months and stayed for 3 months as well
by poper
Fri Sep 09, 2016 5:03 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Tier 2 ICT (Established Staff)- Seeking information.
Replies: 7
Views: 359
India

Re: Tier 2 ICT (Established Staff)- Seeking information.

Poper, This is where i read https://www.gov.uk/tier-2-intracompany-transfer-worker-visa Please see this section: in Bold below ( so my question was , has this changed from earlier, or can i still go go 10 years long term residency. How long you can stay You can come to the UK with a Tier 2 (Intra-c...
by poper
Thu Sep 08, 2016 12:14 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Standard Visitor Visa for parents
Replies: 7
Views: 1304
India

Re: Standard Visitor Visa for parents

Thanks for the response.

They had been to the UK once in 2013
by poper
Wed Sep 07, 2016 11:24 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Standard Visitor Visa for parents
Replies: 7
Views: 1304
India

Re: Standard Visitor Visa for parents

6 months seems an excessive 'visit' in any case. Is it? The guidelines say up to 6 month stay is allowed. So, should be fine i think https://www.gov.uk/standard-visitor-visa/overview How long you can stay You can usually stay in the UK for up to 6 months. Long-term visit visas If you can prove you ...
by poper
Wed Sep 07, 2016 10:30 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Standard Visitor Visa for parents
Replies: 7
Views: 1304
India

Standard Visitor Visa for parents

Hi All I wish to bring my parents to the UK from India on a Standard Visitor visa and their visa start period needs to be sometime in November. I am currently on a Tier 2 ICT with an expiry date of Jan 23, 2017 and will be sponsoring them. My Tier 2 ICT visa will be extended sometime in December/Jan...
by poper
Wed Sep 07, 2016 10:15 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Tier 2 ICT (Established Staff)- Seeking information.
Replies: 7
Views: 359
India

Re: Tier 2 ICT (Established Staff)- Seeking information.

Hi Manci, Hope you're well. This is a follow on from my earlier query. With the recent changes in the Tier 2 ICT Established staff is this going to impact my case? Does it change any circumstances for me? What recent change are you trying to quote? My status Tier 2 - ICT - Long Term Expires Mar 201...
by poper
Tue Sep 06, 2016 9:44 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: T2 ICT change Sponsorer to T2G
Replies: 3
Views: 230
India

Re: T2 ICT change Sponsorer to T2G

Dear, Please help me with my case as now I'm struggling to understand the colling off period. Now I'm T2 ICT Long term visa(3 Years) holder and my visa valid until Feb 2018which started from Feb 2015. I was on T2 ICT Short Term Visa(12 months) from Feb 2014- Feb 2015. Recently I received an offer f...
by poper
Sun Aug 21, 2016 11:04 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: How to avoid Cooling period post short term UK ICT ?
Replies: 6
Views: 1015
India

Re: How to avoid Cooling period post short term UK ICT ?

arooshmishra wrote:Thanks for reply

Is there any possibility of getting Job in UK IT firm?
will cooling be a problem in doing so?
Yes, if your proposed salary is >£155,300 pa
by poper
Sun Aug 21, 2016 11:01 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Tier 2 ICT to ILR Oct 2011
Replies: 1
Views: 154
India

Re: Tier 2 ICT to ILR Oct 2011

This would depend on when your application was processed.
Was this before 6th April 2011?
by poper
Tue Aug 16, 2016 6:28 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: ICT Tier2 to ILR
Replies: 6
Views: 361
India

Re: ICT Tier2 to ILR

Option 1: You find a job in a company in UK who is ready to sponsor your Tier 2 General visa. You can move to Tier 2(G) visa and your husband can become your dependent. You can then apply for ILR after 5 years (as per current rules). Option 2: Your husband finds a sponsor who is ready to sponsor hi...
by poper
Tue Aug 16, 2016 6:25 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: swithing from T2 ICT to T2 General
Replies: 15
Views: 733
India

Re: swithing from T2 ICT to T2 General

Congrats Rooney
by poper
Tue Aug 16, 2016 9:19 am
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Jersey CI to UK - Tier2 ICT Longterm and ILR
Replies: 4
Views: 1058
India

Re: Jersey CI to UK - Tier2 ICT Longterm and ILR

HI, I have a query moving from Jersey Channel Island to UK and getting (ILR). I have entered to Jersey with UK Tier2 ICT Long-term Visa on 2013 August , eventual I got Jersey work Permit on the same month. My Jersey visa will expire in Feb 2017 , the possibility of continue working in Jersey is ver...
by poper
Mon Aug 15, 2016 6:38 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Switch from Tier 2 ICT dependant to Tier 2 General
Replies: 3
Views: 242
India

Re: Switch from Tier 2 ICT dependant to Tier 2 General

Yes, i am in HR function and within payroll department. If my company decides to sponsor , there is no one to fill in for me while i am in my home country and hence I had the query. DO you think I can still apply for visa while working from home country in this case? For Tier 2 General sponsorship,...
by poper
Mon Aug 15, 2016 9:42 am
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Switch from Tier 2 ICT dependant to Tier 2 General
Replies: 3
Views: 242
India

Re: Switch from Tier 2 ICT dependant to Tier 2 General

Hello all, I have a query on switching from Tier 2 ICT dependant to Tier 2 General. I understand if the company is wiling to provide sponsorship, the candidate needs to apply from home country. My question is whether the candidate is allowed to work for this company during the application period fr...
by poper
Fri Aug 12, 2016 11:22 am
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Immigration Skill Charge for UK Employers
Replies: 3
Views: 313
India

Re: Immigration Skill Charge for UK Employers