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jayesh wrote:Hi Manci,
currently I am in UK on tier2 ICT short term transfer visa in place from april 2014. I am getting here a good opportunity from a different employer. But its possible to work for them only if I convert my visa into Tier2 general or change my sponsor. Can you please help me with the detail procedure of changing visa from T2 ICT to T2 General. Your help is much appreciated.
unfortunately you are not eligible to move to T2G without spending 1 year outside the UK first (cooling off)
Thanks in Advance.
ravi_ei wrote:Hi All,
I came to UK on Tier 2 ICT established staff visa in NOV 2010 which was for an year. Then in Nov 2011 I extended it for another two years in Tier 2 ICT long term staff. Then in August 2013 I got a new job in UK. The new employer sponsored me and I got a Tier 2 General Visa in August 2013.
Now government has changed the rules from April 2014 which puts a cap of 6 years on my stay in UK. This meas that I have to go back to my home country in Aug 2016 ( when I complete 6 years ) and stay out of UK for an year as cooling off period and then I can comeback with new Tier 2 Visa. Is my understanding correct?
yes
Now I discussed this option with my employer. They are keen to keep me continuously even after I complete 6 years cap. The question they asked me was "If my employer gives me a new COS is it possible that I go back to my home country and apply for new Tier 2 General visa for 5 years ( new rule from April 2014 allows 5 years T2G with higher fees) with new COS from same employer". Is this possible?
not before the end of the cooling off period (and your sponsor shouldn't ask you, they should know the rules)
Manci,manci wrote:ravi_ei wrote:Hi All,
I came to UK on Tier 2 ICT established staff visa in NOV 2010 which was for an year. Then in Nov 2011 I extended it for another two years in Tier 2 ICT long term staff. Then in August 2013 I got a new job in UK. The new employer sponsored me and I got a Tier 2 General Visa in August 2013.
Now government has changed the rules from April 2014 which puts a cap of 6 years on my stay in UK. This meas that I have to go back to my home country in Aug 2016 ( when I complete 6 years ) and stay out of UK for an year as cooling off period and then I can comeback with new Tier 2 Visa. Is my understanding correct?
yes
Now I discussed this option with my employer. They are keen to keep me continuously even after I complete 6 years cap. The question they asked me was "If my employer gives me a new COS is it possible that I go back to my home country and apply for new Tier 2 General visa for 5 years ( new rule from April 2014 allows 5 years T2G with higher fees) with new COS from same employer". Is this possible?
not before the end of the cooling off period (and your sponsor shouldn't ask you, they should know the rules)
So is it possible to change the sponsor continuing on same visa? If yes then pls provide details or atleast hyperlink to such information.manci wrote:jayesh wrote:Hi Manci,
currently I am in UK on tier2 ICT short term transfer visa in place from april 2014. I am getting here a good opportunity from a different employer. But its possible to work for them only if I convert my visa into Tier2 general or change my sponsor. Can you please help me with the detail procedure of changing visa from T2 ICT to T2 General. Your help is much appreciated.
unfortunately you are not eligible to move to T2G without spending 1 year outside the UK first (cooling off)
Thanks in Advance.
ankjain wrote:Hello Everyone, Salute Manci!!
After reading ALL posts here let me clarify my understanding and then (obviously) post question![]()
My first Visa for UK was T2 ICT Established Staff Aug-10 to Sep-12
My Second Visa for UK is T2 ICT LT Staff Migrant Aug-12 to Sep-15
Q1: Does New Rule (6Y) mean I cannot live here later than Aug-16 ?
only if you switch to T2G. If you stay on T2 ICT you can extend your visa indefinitely with a new CoS for each extension
My wife currently has T2ICT Dependent visa from Apr-14. If she (can) change to T2G.
she can if she has a restricted CoS and applies from home country
Q2: Max stay she can stay in UK i.e. 6Y starts from Apr-14 (when she got T2ICT Dependent Visa) or 6Y from date she gets T2G?
the latter
If then I move to her dependent i.e. T2G Dependent.
Q3: Max stay I can stay is 1) 6Y from Aug-10 (first I got T2ICT Established Staff) OR 2) 6Y from when I get T2G Dependent OR 3) I can stay as long as my wife can stay which can give me more than 6Y of total stay on all visas.
3)
If then I move to T2G from T2G Dependent.
Q4: My Max stay would be: 1) 6Y from Aug-10 (first I got T2ICT Established Staff) OR 2) 6Y from when I get T2G
2)
Thanks a lot lot and lot for answering this..
Regards
if your second visa in Aug 12 was entry clearance rather than an extension of the T2 ICT Established Staff visa (which you omitted to say in your original post) then unless your salary is more than £153.5k the 5 year limit to your stay will apply and you will have to leave the UK in 2017. After your return to home country under current rules you will be subject to 1 year cooling-off.ankjain wrote:Ya but during my first visa (established staff) i was living in my home country & was visiting UK for work
after / near expiry Visa was changed from my home country & not from UK. It is just in 2014 that I moved permsnently to UK.
So do I suffer cooling off or not?.
manci wrote:ankjain wrote:Hello Everyone, Salute Manci!!
After reading ALL posts here let me clarify my understanding and then (obviously) post question![]()
My first Visa for UK was T2 ICT Established Staff Aug-10 to Sep-12
My Second Visa for UK is T2 ICT LT Staff Migrant Aug-12 to Sep-15
Q1: Does New Rule (6Y) mean I cannot live here later than Aug-16 ?
only if you switch to T2G. If you stay on T2 ICT you can extend your visa indefinitely with a new CoS for each extension
My wife currently has T2ICT Dependent visa from Apr-14. If she (can) change to T2G.
she can if she has a restricted CoS and applies from home country
Q2: Max stay she can stay in UK i.e. 6Y starts from Apr-14 (when she got T2ICT Dependent Visa) or 6Y from date she gets T2G?
the latter
If then I move to her dependent i.e. T2G Dependent.
Q3: Max stay I can stay is 1) 6Y from Aug-10 (first I got T2ICT Established Staff) OR 2) 6Y from when I get T2G Dependent OR 3) I can stay as long as my wife can stay which can give me more than 6Y of total stay on all visas.
3)
If then I move to T2G from T2G Dependent.
Q4: My Max stay would be: 1) 6Y from Aug-10 (first I got T2ICT Established Staff) OR 2) 6Y from when I get T2G
2)
Thanks a lot lot and lot for answering this..
Regards
ankjain wrote:Yes , I realise I should mention that my second visa was for entry clearance. With that does any of the below answer changes ?
Thanks again !!!
manci wrote:ankjain wrote:Hello Everyone, Salute Manci!!
After reading ALL posts here let me clarify my understanding and then (obviously) post question![]()
My first Visa for UK was T2 ICT Established Staff Aug-10 to Sep-12
My Second Visa for UK is T2 ICT LT Staff Migrant Aug-12 to Sep-15
Q1: Does New Rule (6Y) mean I cannot live here later than Aug-16 ?
only if you switch to T2G. If you stay on T2 ICT you can extend your visa indefinitely with a new CoS for each extension
My wife currently has T2ICT Dependent visa from Apr-14. If she (can) change to T2G.
she can if she has a restricted CoS and applies from home country
Q2: Max stay she can stay in UK i.e. 6Y starts from Apr-14 (when she got T2ICT Dependent Visa) or 6Y from date she gets T2G?
the latter
If then I move to her dependent i.e. T2G Dependent.
Q3: Max stay I can stay is 1) 6Y from Aug-10 (first I got T2ICT Established Staff) OR 2) 6Y from when I get T2G Dependent OR 3) I can stay as long as my wife can stay which can give me more than 6Y of total stay on all visas.
3)
If then I move to T2G from T2G Dependent.
Q4: My Max stay would be: 1) 6Y from Aug-10 (first I got T2ICT Established Staff) OR 2) 6Y from when I get T2G
2)
Thanks a lot lot and lot for answering this..
Regards
ravi1122 wrote:Hi Manci,
I came with my wife in Jun 2013 as Tier-2 ICT Long term dependent (valid till Jul-2015).
After that i got job in Dec 2013 and now I am planning to switch to Tier-2 General. I had a discussion with my company and they are fine with giving me sponsorship and my HR wants to know the process. After reading various post, I checked at UKBA site and my company name is not in the list.
Would like to know following from you:
1. Is it mandatory that my company should be enlisted in UKBA list to grant me sponsorship or there is some other alternative to it?
yes, the company must apply for and get a sponsor licence before they can sponsor you.
2. Alternatively, can i get my COS from umbrella company and then through that company i get work for my present company
it would cost you money and may be illegal - not advisable
3. In my case, is RMLT still required as I am already in that job since Dec-2013?
yes, if the company get a sponsor licence they must carry out a RLMT before they can assign a restricted CoS and you would have to apply from home country
I am asking this as I am happy with my role and reluctant to move to a new company.
you are free to continue working for the company as a PBS dependant while you have valid leave
Could you please let us the know the best available option?
Thanks in advance,
Cheers,
Ravi