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ICT Short Term Extension Possible?

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ICT Short Term Extension Possible?

Post by pp45678 » Mon Jul 28, 2014 10:27 am

Hi,

I got 12 months ICT Short Term Visa in Aug last year, but used only 2 months out of the 12 months.

The Visa expires in Aug, is it possible to extend short term ICT Visa for the unutilised period (10 months)

Please confirm URGENT

Thanks

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Re: ICT Short Term Extension Possible?

Post by manci » Mon Jul 28, 2014 11:00 am

unfortunately no.
See Immigration Rule 245GE (a)(iii) and (b)(ii):
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... MASTER.pdf

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Re: ICT Short Term Extension Possible?

Post by pp45678 » Mon Jul 28, 2014 12:24 pm

Thanks Manci,

please can you refer to Page 8 - point 29 of the below

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... _07-14.pdf

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Re: ICT Short Term Extension Possible?

Post by manci » Mon Jul 28, 2014 2:03 pm

from para 29 of the guidance:
You can apply to extend your stay for the maximum amount of time allowed for your
specific sub-category.


IMHO the guidance would have been clearer if it had used "leave" instead of "stay" but the Immigration Rules are the law and take priority

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ICT Visa Extension.

Post by Anuj04 » Mon Jul 28, 2014 3:46 pm

Hi ..

I'm working on ICT tier 2 Visa since OCT 2010.

My visa will expire in OCT 2015.

Can I apply for an extension either in Tier 2 ICT or General category working for the same employer.

I think the new rules provide an exemption for those who were on ICT Tier 2 Visa before April 2011.


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Re: ICT Short Term Extension Possible?

Post by manci » Mon Jul 28, 2014 7:24 pm

@Anuj04
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