Tier 2 ICT to Tier 2 ICT Dependent to Tier 2 General

[aares]

Hi everyone! My husband and I are currently on Tier 2 ICT Long Term visas, with different companies. My plan is the following:
1. Move from Tier 2 ICT to Tier 2 ICT dependent (under my husband’s visa).
2. Once I’m on Tier 2 ICT dependent visa, another employer (not my current one) is willing to hire me.
3. Can this other employer sponsor my Tier 2 General visa from Tier 2 ICT dependent visa?
4. Will I have to be on Tier 2 ICT dependent visa for a year before the other employer can sponsor my Tier 2 General visa?

Thank you in advance!!

[CR001]

3. Yes if all the requirements are met, including RLMT.

4. Yes a full 12 months and for tier 2 general you have to apply from home country.

[aares]

Thanks for your prompt reply!

5. Do you have an estimate of how long it usually takes to switch to/apply for Tier 2 General from my home country?

6. Once I’m on Tier 2 General, my husband can then switch from Tier 2 ICT to Tier 2 General Dependent, is that right?

Thank you once again!

[CR001]

5. Do you have an estimate of how long it usually takes to switch to/apply for Tier 2 General from my home country?

It can take a couple of weeks or a couple of months.

6. Once I’m on Tier 2 General, my husband can then switch from Tier 2 ICT to Tier 2 General Dependent, is that right?

Yes.

[aares]

Thank you so much for your replies

[aares]

Hello again! A new option came up for my situation. Appreciate your advice again.

My husband and I are currently on Tier 2 ICT Long Term visas, with different companies. Is it possible to:
1. Move from Tier 2 ICT to Tier 2 ICT dependent (under my husband’s visa).
2. Once I have been on Tier 2 ICT dependent visa for a year, can my current employer sponsor my change in visa from Tier 2 ICT dependent visa to Tier 2 General visa?
3. If yes to number 2, will I have to apply from my home country?

Thank you!

[CR001]

1. Yes.

3. Yes if you/sponsor meet all the requirements including full and proper RLMT to prove you are not 'pre-selected' and if they are an approved Tier 2 General sponsor.

3. You can only apply from home country. A Tier 2 PBS Dependent is not able to switch within the UK.

[aares]

Thank you once again!

[pdcosta1]

Hi Aares,

Were you able to move from Tier 2 ICT to Tier 2 ICT dependent?

And if you did can you employer now sponsor you a tier 2 general visa?

Given that the new skills based policy will start to operate from Sep 2020.. Any thoughts that you provide will be very helpful.

[aares]

Hello, sorry for the late reply! Yes, i was able to move from Tier 2 ICT to Tier 2 ICT dependent visa. I’ve been on the Tier 2 ICT dependent visa for more than a year now, so my current company is now in the process of checking with their immigration vendor what it would take to sponsor me under Tier 2. Once I move forward with the process, will share updates here.

Hope this helps!

[aares]

Hello! After being on a Tier 2 ICT Dependent visa for 12 months, I have found a new company who has hired me and is willing to sponsor my Tier 2 General visa. I understand I would have to apply from my home country. Would anyone be able to advise if I still need to take the IELTS and Tuberculosis Screening?

Thank you!

[SKJ1984]

IELTS for specific for UKVI or UK NARIC evaluation of your degree in red route (either IELTS or NARIC)

TB test not required. But no harm in submitting. (I submitted)

[aares]

Thank you, SKJ1984! For the IELTS or NARIC, can it be done/taken here in the UK?
Thanks again!

[SKJ1984]

Yes both can be done in from within or outside UK.

[aares]

Great, thank you!