dependent on tier2 ICT short term

[swati.pale]

I have tier 2 ICT short term visa which will expire in Nov 2015. I want to apply dependent for my spouse. I want to confirm below two things.
1) After visa expiration, can my spouse apply for tier 2 - general visa? because as I understand, dependent does not need cooling off period.
2) If my spouse comes on my dependent visa by march, will he get contract? as I have heard most of the contract are for minimum 6-9 months. Can he negotiate with company that after November, he will switch to tier 2 - general. what are the possibilties that he will get contract on these terms.

[swati.pale]

Can a person apply for Tier 2 General visa who already holds a Tier 2 ICT DEPENDENT visa?

[manci]

I have tier 2 ICT short term visa which will expire in Nov 2015. I want to apply dependent for my spouse. I want to confirm below two things.
1) After visa expiration, can my spouse apply for tier 2 - general visa? because as I understand, dependent does not need cooling off period.
your dependant can apply any time from home country, no need to wait until your visa expires. Keep in mind that the process is likely to take 2-3 months

2) If my spouse comes on my dependent visa by march, will he get contract? as I have heard most of the contract are for minimum 6-9 months. Can he negotiate with company that after November, he will switch to tier 2 - general. what are the possibilties that he will get contract on these terms

[manci]

Can a person apply for Tier 2 General visa who already holds a Tier 2 ICT DEPENDENT visa? yes, see above

[ramuk555]

Hi Manci, Can you please clarify the folowing query.

I came in Tier 2 ICT in Aug 2010 and switched to Tier 2 General (main) in Jan 2015 and now my job got over and looking to switch to Tier 2 General dependant.

1) I suppose I can switch within country. Please confirm.

2) Also my wife who came in August 2010 as Tier 2 ICT dependant switched to Tier 2 General dependant within country on Jan 2015 is now looking to switch to Tier 2 General (Main) as she got a job now. Kindly confirm whether she can switch within country or should apply from home country.

Thanks & Regards,
Ramuk.

[moonlight55]

1. Yes.

2. Entry clearance from home country.

[Pranav6]

Can a person apply for Tier 2 General visa who already holds a Tier 2 ICT DEPENDENT visa? yes, see above

Hi,

I am new to this forum and have joined as I am in the process of moving from Tier 2 ICT dependant to Tier 2 Gen and look forwrad to some guidance. I have the following questions:

1) My company is applyng to get A listed, and have filled the application last week. What would be the timelines for them to get A listed?
2) The next I understand is for them to publish the job advert on some portals for 28 days.
a. Is there any information on the advert that should match my current job role / my CV. (As I am currenlty employed with them)
b. Should the salary on the advert match the one they offer me ?
3) I'm an IT Analyst and in my mid 30s , I do have 13 years of experience but not in the role I am currently doing. I have worked in this role only for 7-8 months, so essentially a new entrant.
a) Will my age affect the decision on my visa?
b) The salary they are offering given my experience is of a new entrant. Does that make a difference? will being a little over the minimum make a difference?
4) How long does it take to get the visa once applied from home country, I thought it was 3 weeks. Will I have to wait longer in my home country?
5) Is there a way to expedite the visa application?
6) Lastly, I've read a lot about the restricted COS decision on this portal - Is that for the company's application or mine?
7) If I do not get the Teir 2 general visa will my Teir 2 ICT deendant still be valid for me to travel?

Apologies for the laundry list of questions, but Ive spoken to 2 solicitors and they suggest I will only get the visa if the salary is in the maximum bracket given my age.

Your response is eagerly awaited and appreciated.

Regards
PK