ICT Tier 2 Established staff to Tier 2 General?

funfrolic2007 wrote:Hello,

I came to uk in Dec 2010 on ICT established staff, my current COS is getting expired in Nov'17.

I would like to know for how long my VISA can be extended. Can it be extended till 2021?
Yes

Also, i am looking for opportunity to change my VISA to tier 2 General with another employer. Can you please advice on below points

1) Will my current stay from 2010 Dec be counted in continuous stay if i am applying ILR after completion of 10 years i.e. in 2020 dec?
Yes

2) What is the maximum duration that i can stay on Tier 2 general and will cooling off period apply to my case?
6 years from the day you switch. No cool-off if switching within the UK

3) When can I apply for ILR, if I change to tier 2 General in 2017?
10 years of legal stay or after 5 years of Tier 2 General stay

I will reallr appreciate quick response and can i have appoint with any of the adviser?
What do you mean by adviser? You mean solicitor?

Thanks
AJ

funfrolic2007 wrote:Hi Poper,

Thanks for the quick response. Can you please clarify below

3) When can I apply for ILR, if I change to tier 2 General in 2017?
Your response:10 years of legal stay or after 5 years of Tier 2 General stay
Query: Just to be clear, so 10 years would be counted from 2010 even if i change to tier 2 General in 2017 i.e i would be eligible to apply for ILR in 2020 Dec?
Yes. Legal stay includes leave by any valid immigration category

I will really appreciate quick response and can i have appoint with any of the adviser?
What do you mean by adviser? You mean solicitor?
My response:Yes

https://www.gov.uk/find-an-immigration- ... an-adviser

Thanks
AJ