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Change in job with another employer while on Tier II ICT

Only for the UK Skilled Worker visas, formerly known as Tier 2 visa route

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nnidhi
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Change in job with another employer while on Tier II ICT

Post by nnidhi » Tue Jan 06, 2015 12:21 pm

Hi All,

I have landed in London with a Tier II ICT in September 2015. My Visa allows me to work for 3 years and than it will be on my employer to extend it for 2 more years.
My question is during these initial 3 years do the VISA rules allows me to seek employment with another employer? If any other firm offers me a job with a Tier II general Visa, will I be eligible? Is there some provision by which I can change my Tier II ICT to a Tier II general as that will help me in getting ILR as I understand.

Looking forward for some replies.

Regards,
Nidhi

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Re: Change in job with another employer while on Tier II ICT

Post by moonlight55 » Tue Jan 06, 2015 12:38 pm

I'm assuming you meant Sept "2014".

You cannot switch from Tier 2 ICT to Tier 2 Gen from within UK. If you are able to find an employer who is ready to sponsor your Tier 2 Gen, you will have to go back and apply from your home country. You will also be subject to a cool-off period of 12 months from the date you leave UK before you can apply for a Tier 2 Gen. You can avoid the cool off period if your offered salary is more than 153,500 GBP.

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Re: Change in job with another employer while on Tier II ICT

Post by moonlight55 » Tue Jan 06, 2015 12:39 pm

I'm assuming you meant Sept "2014".

You cannot switch from Tier 2 ICT to Tier 2 Gen from within UK. If you are able to find an employer who is ready to sponsor your Tier 2 Gen, you will have to go back and apply from your home country. You will also be subject to a cool-off period of 12 months from the date you leave UK before you can apply for a Tier 2 Gen. You can avoid the cool off period if your offered salary is more than 153,500 GBP.

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Re: Change in job with another employer while on Tier II ICT

Post by nnidhi » Wed Jan 07, 2015 3:14 pm

moonlight55 wrote:I'm assuming you meant Sept "2014".

You cannot switch from Tier 2 ICT to Tier 2 Gen from within UK. If you are able to find an employer who is ready to sponsor your Tier 2 Gen, you will have to go back and apply from your home country. You will also be subject to a cool-off period of 12 months from the date you leave UK before you can apply for a Tier 2 Gen. You can avoid the cool off period if your offered salary is more than 153,500 GBP.

Thanks a lot for the reply. Yes, I meant September 2014. Apologies for the typing error.

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