Switching Tier 1 to Tier 2 General will rest clock or not

[naveediiqbal]

Hi,

can some one advise me if I am currently in Tier 1 Visa , switching from tier 1 to Tier 2 will reset my clock for ILR or not. Many thanks

Regards,

[O_Relly]

Switching to Tier2 General will not reset your ILR clock.

[O_Relly]

Read calculating continous period.pdf

[naveediiqbal]

Thanks very much O_Relly,

I have another question. If a case is in appeal and If passport expires while in appeal and visa is then granted what happens then.

[askhan]

Hi Mate..

I am not 100% sure, but if the passport is expired and visa is approved HO will request to submit the fresh passport.
Check with embassy if they can issue you a new passport on NICOP.
THanks
Akbar

[abhisheks9]

Hi naveed
You got right answers from o'reilly and Akbar
I am curious to know reasons for you to switch from tier 1 to tier 2?
I understand it's pain nowadays to be tier 1 general applicant, but still want to learn from you the reasons and conditions for the switching.

[naveediiqbal]

Hi,

I am in appeal process after getting a Tier 1 visa rejection. Although I am positive about my appeal, what I am not sure that how long will it take to get the decision.

In The mean time I am considering my all options available. My passport is going to expire in late October. So, If appeal is successful how I may get the visa, and if that is unsuccessful, I understand that I can file another visa (Tier 2) within 28 days of appeal dicision.

Therefore planning and thinking all these now.

Thanks v much for you all for response. so can somebody please advise if in worst case if appeal got declined and my passport is going to expire how my i file for another visa application.

Regards,
Naveed

[abhisheks9]

Don't worry about passport expiry now
According to me getting visa is paramount and I pray your appeal is positive or worst case you get tier-2
As Akbar already replied, you should be able to get visa again in new passport as all visa stamp asks for minimum 6 months validity or I think you should be allowed to carry new passport as well old passport with visa.
I am not sure but do check it others who are experts.

[naveediiqbal]

Thank you all of my friends in here for their valuable input. I am grateful and need your prayers for me I wish God Bless all of you.

[naveediiqbal]

Read calculating continous period.pdf

Hi

Can somebody points me to the right para which says I can use a combination of Tier 1 and Tier 2 period (say Tier one 3 years and then 2 years in Tier 2) for ILR 5 years requirments.

Thanks for your help

Regards,

[vinny]

245Hf(c)(vi).

[naveediiqbal]

245Hf(c)(vi).

Thanks very much Vinny. You are so knowledgeable, really apreciate your guidance