Thanks Manci Helpful document. It's quite surprising that the UK govt would not allow people to switch jobs . Leaves the person completely at the mercy of the employer. Is there any expectation of this restrictive clause being changed anytime in the future? Or am I missing an obvious workaround? Tha...

Hello Gurus I have a T2 ICT Long Term Staff Visa issued in March 2012. I am interested in changing employer, and moving to T2 General visa. I am aware that I will need to apply out-of-country, and that the new employer will have to do a RLMT +sponsor the visa. My question is - would I need to serve ...

Thanks Manci. You are very helpful - and knowledgeable.
Keep it up.

Hi Manci

Thanks for your reply. Just a quick follow up please. If my wife gets a job here - salary around £40 -50K,would she be able to change to Tier 2 G visa in-country? Also, can I then change my visa (ie become dependent on her visa), while retaining my current job?

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Hi Gurus I moved to the UK on Tier 2 ICT Long term Staff in April 2012 - salary around £60 K. My visa is valid till 2015, extendable till 2017. I'm curious if I can move to a more permanent kind of status i.e. Tier 2 General or any other category ? I'm fine with changing my company if required for t...