Tier 2 General

[YusufSB]

Hi Manci,

I originally arrived in the UK in June 2010 under Tier 2 ICT Establised Staff Category, which was renewed in May 2012 for 3 years.
Then I switched (in UK) in July 2014 to Tier 2 ICT General. My new employer gave me COS valid for 5 years, and the immigration consultant told me that I could get visa for 5 years upto May 2019, after which I would be eligible to apply for ILR. I applied in person, however I was told that I could get Visa only upto May 2016 (sighting the above anomally of 6 years cap). So I now have Tier 2 General Visa upto May 2016. The company lawyer was confident this should not have been the case since the 6 year cap shouuld start from the date I switched to Tier 2 General. I want to clarify what would be applicable to me if I applied for my extension in May 2016 ? Will I get an extesion upto May 2019 ? Also would i be eligible to applyb for ILR after that in 2019 ?
Many thanks in advance