Tier-2 ICT (any sub-category) applicants with entry clearance into the UK after april 2010 are NOT eligible for ILR. Applicants with entry clearance before april 2010 are eligible for ILR AND also it requires continuous stay of 5 years (with allowed absence of 180 days in the same visa category). If...

From the Tier2 policy guidance: on page 36, it says, "176. You must apply within three months from the date your Certificate of Sponsorship was assigned. You must also apply no more than three months before the start date on your Certificate of Sponsorship. If this is not possible, you should c...

As far as my understanding is: The CoS is valid for 3 months period from the day it's assigned to the applicant. Then the applicant has to file the visa application with the HO within that 3 months period, failing that the CoS will become invalid. The start date on the CoS could be more than 3 month...

Hello, Are there any members out here recently switched from Tier-2 ICT granted before 2010, but now having T2 ICT Long Term visa status due to FLR renewal inside of the UK (as per the UKBA's policy changes since 2011) to Tier-2 General ? I'm in the process of switching and need your valuable input...

Hello, Are there any members out here recently switched from Tier-2 ICT granted before 2010, but now having T2 ICT Long Term visa status due to FLR renewal inside of the UK (as per the UKBA's policy changes since 2011) to Tier-2 General ? I'm in the process of switching and need your valuable inputs...

Also, the only possibility to have tier2 visa switching outside of the UK, without cooling-off period is to have a salary > £40600 pa

unfortunately, you will be subjected to the 12 months cooling-off period, if you apply from outside of the UK, as per the UKBA rules.

Hi, I came UK in 6th Feb, 2011 in Tier 2 ICT, can I switch to Tier 2 general in this country. If yes, after 3 years, am I eligible to apply PR. Appreciate any help! Hi, As far as i'm aware of, the thumb rule is - If the first entry clearance into the UK was before 6 April 2010, then ONLY you're eli...

Hi Manci.... Thx for your response. Hi, I'm planning to switch from Tier2 ICT to Tier2 General with a job offer from A-rated sponsor and having the following UK visa details - UK Work Permit Visa - Jan. 2008 - Jan 2010 (First Entry Clearance) UK Tier2SW do you mean skilled worker? Yes, it's skilled ...

My Employer is not ready to give the ILR Letter therefore I want to switch from Tier 2 ICT to Tier 2 General. Will it be possible if I have a sponsor to switch to Tier 2 General and then apply for ILR. I have got a Job Offer but if you can please help and advise. On the first post I see it mentione...

I think it is possible to switch to Tier 2 (G) . I came UK under tier 2 (ICT) on july 2009 -> got renewed inside UK on July 2012 -> after that found some A-rated sponsors got tier 2(G) -> got appproval waiting for BRP card Thanks Hi new191, Thx for ur response. Did u apply to switch for Tier2 Gen. ...

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Hi, I'm planning to switch from Tier2 ICT to Tier2 General with a job offer from A-rated sponsor and having the following UK visa details - UK Work Permit Visa - Jan. 2008 - Jan 2010 (First Entry Clearance) UK Tier2SW (ICT) Migrant - Jan 2010 - Jan 2012 (Renewal inside of the UK) UK Tier2 (ICT) Long...