T2G switch or ICT up to 9 years - which is better

[kknew]

I came to UK under ICT visa in Feb 2013 from India. My visa is valid till Jan 2018 when I complete 5 years under the current visa. My salary (fixed part) is more than £120K but less than £155K. I want to reach ILR stage. As I understand, I have 2 options. Option 1 is to wait for the change in April 2017 when the 9 years validity of ICT will be available to people with salary above 120K. Option 2 is to convert to T2G. My questions are as follows:

1. Which option is better?
2. What is the likelihood of the change (ICT limit reduced to 120K for 9 years) to come through in April 2017. Is it just a formality of stamping or is it a mere proposal which still has to be voted and approved!
3. If I go back to India, surrender my ICT and reapply under T2G, with salary more than £155K.....is there a risk that the application gets rejected? The officer will say that you were under ICT and you are now applying under T2G.....which is circumventing the system? I mean is it perfectly lawful and logical to do this?

Many thanks for responses

Regards

[moonlight55]

If your aim is to apply for ILR, then ICT is not an option. You cannot apply for ILR after completing 9 years on ICT visa. You will have to return to your home country. In such a case, shifting to a T2G visa is the only option as per current rules. As long as the documentation is proper and genuine, there should be no reason for rejection.

[Anujvasu04]

Hi..

I'm on T2 ICT from OCT 2010..my visa was extended for another 5 years last year.
Now I'm looking to change my job and switch to T2 General.
Can you please answer following questions for me:

1) What will be validity of T2G visa in my case?
2) Will 6 year cap, from the date of issue of first ICT visa (Oct 2010) apply in my case? Or I'm exempted from it since I entered UK on ICT visa before April 2011?
3) Once I'm on T2G can I apply for ILR after completing 5 years?

[moonlight55]

Hi..

I'm on T2 ICT from OCT 2010..my visa was extended for another 5 years last year.
Now I'm looking to change my job and switch to T2 General.
Can you please answer following questions for me:

1) What will be validity of T2G visa in my case?
Same as the COS duration
2) Will 6 year cap, from the date of issue of first ICT visa (Oct 2010) apply in my case? Or I'm exempted from it since I entered UK on ICT visa before April 2011?
Your 6 years will start from the day you get your T2G visa.
3) Once I'm on T2G can I apply for ILR after completing 5 years?
As per the current rules, Yes.