http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/documents/employersandsponsors/pbsguidance/guidancefrom31mar09/guidance-t251.pdf?view=Binary UKBA updated this guide in July-13. Now 575 is shifted to 580 and it says: 580. There are a limited number of circumstances in which the cooling off period does ...

I am far from 40600 and could not be touch in 2-3 years, that is why I am looking for T2G option. One other option is 152,100 PA job. It is not possible in permanent job but yes in contractor. If I get 585 pd ( 152100 / 52 = 2925 PW -- 2925/5=585 pd) contract then may be I can get Tier 2 visa. What ...

Hi Manci, Thanks for reply. I could not understand your reply on point 2 . My question was ; if my wife and I start work in UK on T2G and T2G dependent respectively from Jan-2014 and after 5-6 months if she want to leave the job, then can I apply for T2G within UK or I can't apply for T2G. My main c...

Hi Manci,

Thank you very much for quick and concise reply.

Just want to know more about point 6.

1. If she will left the job , will her visa invalid?

2. When and how can I apply for Tier 2 General after getting Tier 2 dependent visa?

Hi All, Currently I am working on Tier 2 ICT short term visa which will expire in Dec-2013. My wife is with me on Tier 2 dependent visa. I have 5 queries now. 1. Can she work on dependent visa now and after Dec-2013? 2. After Dec-2013 , Can she apply for Tier 2 General visa within UK? 3. If not , th...

Hi saad,

Sent you my number on your mail id. Please contact me or give me your number.

Hi Manci, Thanks for update. I am in same situation as Saad. Few questions on your reply. 1. If visa category is change ( ST to LT) then we can apply so why not for ST to general. Some of my friends told me if visa category is changed then no need to serve cool off period. 2. Can't we change visa ca...