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Dharmil · Post by **Dharmil** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 7:07 am

Hi guys,

I am an Indian citizen studying my Bachelors degree in Computer Science at a reputed university in USA. I wanted to move to UK after my degree so my plan was to get an internship here in US and move the UK branch once I complete my degree. Is this completely unheard of?

Assuming that happens how long does it take before I can get the ILR and the citizenship?

Post by **vinny** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 7:25 am

Tier 2 (Intra company transfer)
Points-based system Tier 2 (Skilled Worker) - visa application guide

Dharmil · Post by **Dharmil** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 7:37 am

Thank you - these links are quite helpful. But can you answer my question of how long would it take to get the ILR

mulderpf · Post by **mulderpf** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 7:54 am

You cannot apply for settlement on a Tier 2 (Intra-Company Transfer) visa.

Dharmil · Post by **Dharmil** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 7:57 am

Okay so in that case I would have to show them this was a fresh job offer? (even though I might have worked for them before in US)

mulderpf · Post by **mulderpf** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 8:41 am

Possible - suggest that you read the guidance. There is currently a consultation out suggesting that settlement on Tier 2 gets limited, so this might not be the best route if you wish to come here and settle. (It's just a consultation, no rules yet)

Post by **vinny** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 9:01 am

245GF.

rbk1597 · Post by **rbk1597** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 10:55 am

why not work and settle in the US, I think its better than the UK

Dharmil · Post by **Dharmil** » Wed Jul 06, 2011 7:06 am

rbk1597 wrote:why not work and settle in the US, I think its better than the UK

While it is certainly a lot easier for me to work in US (I already have an internship this summer) I like the UK culture/work life more.

@vinny - Thank you for that link.
@mulderpf - Thank you! I will look into consulting someone.

Do you guys have any idea how much the backlog/processing time for Indian born citizen for UK citizenship? (Assuming I'm a skilled worker: software engineer)

Post by **geriatrix** » Wed Jul 06, 2011 2:07 pm

Naturalisation applications in UK are processed within 6 months, and the processing time is not dependent on issues such as "nationality of the applicant".

Post by **Casa** » Wed Jul 06, 2011 3:10 pm

Are you asking how long before you would qualify for British Citizenship if you application for a UK visa is successful? If so, it's currently 5 years to permanent residence and one year more to qualify for BC...so 6 years in total.

Dharmil · Post by **Dharmil** » Thu Jul 07, 2011 5:40 am

Okay thank you! You guys have been quite helpful!

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