Tier 2 ICT - 5 years max

[WP09]

Hi Experts

I'm not able to find similar topic so posting here.

Need clarification on this point which recently changed for ICT for long term visa-
"After five years in the UK the migrant must return overseas for a minimum of 12 months before applying for a tier 2 (ICT) visa again"

I'm currently on Tier 2 ICT visa valid until 2013 jan. I got an extension for 3 years in Jan 2010 (previously I was on work permit). My query is - will they count 5 years from Jan 2010 when I got extension OR will it be counted from April 6, 2011?

Regards
WP

[globalindian]

What is your current status? Did you managed to get extension?

Hi Experts

I'm not able to find similar topic so posting here.

Need clarification on this point which recently changed for ICT for long term visa-
"After five years in the UK the migrant must return overseas for a minimum of 12 months before applying for a tier 2 (ICT) visa again"

I'm currently on Tier 2 ICT visa valid until 2013 jan. I got an extension for 3 years in Jan 2010 (previously I was on work permit). My query is - will they count 5 years from Jan 2010 when I got extension OR will it be counted from April 6, 2011?

Regards
WP

[WP09]

Yes, got extension for 3 years (until Jan 2016).

WP09

[globalindian]

Congrats!!

[GenX]

Hi, the 5 years will be counted since the day you landed in UK in your first WP. As far as I understand you came he before April 2010 in your WP so as per UKBA you will be eligible for ILR on day of landing in UK + 5 years