Hi Raj,rajdekool wrote:Hi manci,
I have got my Tier 2 ICT Established Entry Clearance on May 2010 for 3 years. Stayed with the same company and extended my visa under ICT Long Term Staff (Leave to Remain) on June 2013 for 2 years. Still staying with the same company.
I am thinking about ILR now. Till now, I never really worried about it.
After carefully going through the changes and these forums, I am wondering whether I would ever be able to apply for ILR within UK. What are my options here?
Would I be able to apply if I stay with the same company for next 5 years (i.e. 10 year long residence)?
If I switch to Tier 2 General under different company, would I be able to apply for ILR in next June?
If I switch to Tier 2 General now under different company, would I be able to apply for ILR only after 5 years within that visa category?
Would I be able to stay in UK for 5 years to apply for ILR if I switch to Tier 2 General?
Can you please guide me through here? I am due to extension in 6 months time. I am sure I can extend under the same category as much as I want to. But without ILR, I do not see the point in staying in UK for that much period even under the same company.
Thanks,
Raj
I am almost in the boat as yours -
Came in May10 as ICT Established Staff
Now in ICT LT till May 15
Queries -
1. Can I apply ILR after May 15
2. Can I apply for extension under ICT L2 after May 15
3. Can I apply for Tier 2 General i.e. switching with the SAME employer..
I am awaiting the verdict from the knowledgeable folks in this forum on the above..
When you say - 'I am sure I can extend under the same category as much as I want to..' do you mean we can do unlimited extension under ICT L2 as we are under the rules prior to Aril 2011... so you have any references here from the UK BA sites which says so..?
Thanks in advance
Cheers
Ashish