Tier 2 general parent & tier 2 ICT dependent child

[coolguy_83]

Hello,

I am working in UK under Tier 2 ICT long term. My wife is going to travel UK under Tier 2 general for entry clearance with my 6 month old son who is having Tier 2 ICT dependent visa.

Will there be any issue during immigration check since both visa category are different ?

If anybody has faced this situation, please share your thoughts.


Thanks

[coolguy_83]

Hi Manci or Gurus,

Can you please look into my query above ?

Thanks

[coolguy_83]

Hi
I am holding Tier 2 ICT Visa valid until Jan 2016. My wife has Tier 2 general valid for 5 years.

I am planning to switch as Tier 2 general dependent some time before my visa expires.

Due to work restriction coming for Tier 2 dependents, If I apply for Tier 2 general dependent now, what happens to my Tier 2 ICT visa validity ?

Is it possible to continue work for my present employer by holding both ICT visa and Tier 2 general dependent visa ?

Thanks

[manci]

The T2 ICT visa will be replaced by the PBS dependant visa but as a PBS dependant you can continue working in your present job, however, you'll need to inform your employer that your immigration status changed.

[coolguy_83]

Thanks Manci for your reply

[praka1]

another related query - I am currently under Tier 2 ICT (valid from Nov11) and plan to move to Tier 2 Dependent of my spouse to avoid the cooling off. I understand that as tier 2 dependent, I can continue working in my current firm. If I become my spouse's dependent, and stay on that visa for 1yr, this one yr should count as cooling off period.
Post this 1yr, I intend to move to tier 2 general with my current firm. They will be happy to sponsor me. My question was when would I become eligible to apply for ilr in this scenario. Would it from the time I move to Tier 2 Dependent or 1yr after that when I get tier 2 general visa?

[manci]

another related query - I am currently under Tier 2 ICT (valid from Nov11) and plan to move to Tier 2 Dependent of my spouse to avoid the cooling off. I understand that as tier 2 dependent, I can continue working in my current firm. If I become my spouse's dependent, and stay on that visa for 1yr, this one yr should count as cooling off period.
Post this 1yr, I intend to move to tier 2 general with my current firm. They will be happy to sponsor me. My question was when would I become eligible to apply for ilr in this scenario. Would it from the time I move to Tier 2 Dependent or 1yr after that when I get tier 2 general visa?

5 years after the start of the T2G visa (under current rules)

[coolguy_83]

Hi,

I am going for Tier 2 ICT Long term extension with only my 1 year old son as dependent.
He is born in UK and already has Dependent visa valid until 26 Jan 2016. We got his visa when my wife was also having Tier 2 ICT dependent.
My wife is in Tier 2 general visa valid until 2018 in UK.
My company is telling there will be problem if I apply only with child as dependent without my wife. Is that true ?
What supporting documents can I provide to overcome this problem ?
I am planning to give NOC letter from my wife and her visa details.

Can you please advice ?

Thanks

[vinny]

Hi,

I am going for Tier 2 ICT Long term extension with only my 1 year old son as dependent.
He is born in UK and already has Dependent visa valid until 26 Jan 2016. We got his visa when my wife was also having Tier 2 ICT dependent.
My wife is in Tier 2 general visa valid until 2018 in UK.
My company is telling there will be problem if I apply only with child as dependent without my wife. Is that true ?

I don't think it's true, as neither 319H(f) nor A280(b), 304-309 specify the category of leave for your wife.

However, unless you eventually plan to apply for ILR under Long residence or not intend to apply for ILR, then why don't both you and your son switch to being your wife's dependant?

[coolguy_83]

Thanks Vinny for pointing out the guidance point. I informed my company and waiting for their reply.

I am worried about the proposed rule change for right to work for Tier 2 dependents.

So hesitating to go as a PBS dependent.

[geriatrix]

I am worried about the proposed rule change for right to work for Tier 2 dependents.

So hesitating to go as a PBS dependent.

Who has "proposed" this "rule change"? A recommendation by a "advisory" body is construed as "proposed rule change" only by the foolish / people who love to spread rumours.

Have the governments (present and previous) accepted all the "advices" that MAC has proposed ever since it came into existence? Or what percentage have been?

[coolguy_83]

Hi Sushdmehta,

I should have used the word "outcome of review of Tier2 visa" instead of "proposed rule change" Apologies. I don't have the intention to spread rumors as many are expecting the outcome. I am a great admirer of your advice in this forum.

Btw, do you have any comment on my main question regarding applying Dependent visa extension along with mine without my wife's application.

Thanks

[geriatrix]

Vinny has already given you the answer:

I don't think it's true, as neither 319H(f) nor A280(b), 304-309 specify the category of leave for your wife.

Ask your compnay under which immigration rule(s) do they think it will be a problem?

[coolguy_83]

They are saying we cannot process child application only without mother's application and they may get questions about care of the child. Suggesting to apply as dependent on mother's visa.

[geriatrix]

Bollocks!!

When evidence of mother's status in UK will be included in the child's PBS dependant application, how will this application be any different from one that the child will make under the mother.