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Tier 2 ICT Dependent to Tier-2 General

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Tier 2 ICT Dependent to Tier 2 General

Post by Yojana » Fri May 18, 2018 9:14 am

Hi All,

I am on Tier 2 ICT Dependent working with UK employer and my employer offered unrestricted COS.

Can I use this unrestricted COS to apply for Tier2- General visa from UK only?

Any help will be appricaited!

Thanks in advance :)

Yojana

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Re: Tier 2 ICT Dependent to Tier 2 General

Post by CR001 » Fri May 18, 2018 9:56 am

You need a Restricted CoS and can only apply outside the UK.

UCoS is for applications within the UK for people already on Tier 2 General.
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Tier 2 ICT Dependent to Tier-2 General

Post by Yojana » Fri Jun 15, 2018 8:23 am

Hi,

I am creating this topic to know more on the process of Tier 2 General application when I am on ICT Dependent visa.

I have Restricted cos and will get English education proof from my Post graduation college.
As per my knowledge, I have to go back to India to apply for this visa.

1. Is there any extra process I need to do to close my existing Tier 2 ICT Dependent visa?
2. Is fast track applications allowed for Tier-2 General?
3. When and How to pay for surcahrge amount?
4. As my Cos is under Shortage occupation list, will it be different process to apply for Tier 2 visa?

Please reply as I am really confused with the documents on gov.uk website.

Thanks,
Yoj

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Re: Tier 2 ICT Dependent to Tier-2 General

Post by CR001 » Fri Jun 15, 2018 8:32 am

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1. No. It will be cancelled automatically IF your Tier 2 General visa is granted.

2. Priority Service yes, doesn't guarantee it will be quick though.

3. Part of the visa application process.

4. No.
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Re: Tier 2 ICT Dependent to Tier-2 General

Post by krithi1984 » Fri Jun 15, 2018 8:36 am

Yojana wrote:
Fri Jun 15, 2018 8:23 am
Hi,

I am creating this topic to know more on the process of Tier 2 General application when I am on ICT Dependent visa.

I have Restricted cos and will get English education proof from my Post graduation college.
As per my knowledge, I have to go back to India to apply for this visa.

1. Is there any extra process I need to do to close my existing Tier 2 ICT Dependent visa?
2. Is fast track applications allowed for Tier-2 General?
3. When and How to pay for surcahrge amount?
4. As my Cos is under Shortage occupation list, will it be different process to apply for Tier 2 visa?

Please reply as I am really confused with the documents on gov.uk website.

Thanks,
Yoj
Hi Yoj

I am also in ICT Dependent Visa , waiting for Cos Approval , But I know the process

1) Yes You have to apply from India,

2) English education proof from my Post graduation college is not enough it would be certified by NAARIC association

Statement of Comparability - for your graduation
English Assessment Results - for English Knowledge

You can apply for these documents in Online and you have to attach the soft copies of your degree certificates

3) You need not to do anything for your existing Tier 2 ICT Dependent visa , it will automatically get cancelled, while they approving ur tier 2 general

4) As Cos is under Shortage occupation list, will it be different process to apply for Tier 2 visa?

No difference , but the visa fees will be different, you have to choose SOL Visa appropriate application while applying on online


Fast Track is allowed, surcharge amount will be automatically added with your Visa fee itself when you are booking for the Visa appointment.

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Re: Tier 2 ICT Dependent to Tier-2 General

Post by Yojana » Fri Jun 15, 2018 9:34 am

Hi krithi1984 ,

Thank you for the response, its really helpful as you are also in same situation!

I am clear with all answers except English test?
From where I can get these document:

Statement of Comparability - for your graduation
English Assessment Results - for English Knowledge

I am not sure how, but one of my teammate just provided a Post graduation college letter saying the education was in English and he got Tier -2 General visa.

Thanks,
Yoj

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Re: Tier 2 ICT Dependent to Tier-2 General

Post by Yojana » Fri Jun 15, 2018 9:35 am

CR001 wrote:
Fri Jun 15, 2018 8:32 am
Topics Merged - Please Read (click)

1. No. It will be cancelled automatically IF your Tier 2 General visa is granted.

2. Priority Service yes, doesn't guarantee it will be quick though.

3. Part of the visa application process.

4. No.
Ok. Thanks for the hint that fast track wont be assured to be fast!

Thanks for your response!

-Yoj

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Re: Tier 2 ICT Dependent to Tier-2 General

Post by krithi1984 » Fri Jun 15, 2018 10:04 am

Yojana wrote:
Fri Jun 15, 2018 9:34 am
Hi krithi1984 ,

Thank you for the response, its really helpful as you are also in same situation!

I am clear with all answers except English test?
From where I can get these document:

Statement of Comparability - for your graduation
English Assessment Results - for English Knowledge

I am not sure how, but one of my teammate just provided a Post graduation college letter saying the education was in English and he got Tier -2 General visa.

Thanks,
Yoj
Hi Yoj

In which year your team mate got tier 2 general visa , it has been introduced 2 years before I hope not before that , as per my knowledge and as per my employer advice I hope you defn need these documents . I recently applied for this and got these documents within 15 working days. Here the link you can apply for these documents.

https://www.naric.org.uk/naric/individuals/

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Re: Tier 2 ICT Dependent to Tier-2 General

Post by Yojana » Mon Jun 18, 2018 11:44 am

Hi,

Thanks for your help!

I have enquired and got to know that I have to get

Statement of Comparability - for your graduation
English Assessment Results - for English Knowledge

As I am doing Visa application on myself, can anyone help me with the documents needed from employer?

What should be Cover Letter format if it is required?

Thanks in advance!

-Yojana

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Re: Tier 2 ICT Dependent to Tier-2 General

Post by Sv2018 » Mon Jun 18, 2018 9:12 pm

Yojana wrote:
Mon Jun 18, 2018 11:44 am
Hi,

Thanks for your help!

I have enquired and got to know that I have to get

Statement of Comparability - for your graduation
English Assessment Results - for English Knowledge
" you need to apply for statement for your English language skill grade and qualification comparability via red route to UKNARIC
You have to upload medium of instruction certificate and transcripts, With degree certificate from your university and need to paid the prescribed fee to UKNRIC.
I hope this helps."


As I am doing Visa application on myself, can anyone help me with the documents needed from employer?

What should be Cover Letter format if it is required?

Thanks in advance!

-Yojana

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Re: Tier 2 ICT Dependent to Tier-2 General

Post by Sv2018 » Mon Jun 18, 2018 9:21 pm

Sv2018 wrote:
Mon Jun 18, 2018 9:12 pm
Yojana wrote:
Mon Jun 18, 2018 11:44 am
Hi,

Thanks for your help!

I have enquired and got to know that I have to get

Statement of Comparability - for your graduation
English Assessment Results - for English Knowledge
" you need to apply for statement for your English language skill grade and qualification comparability via red route to UKNARIC
You have to upload medium of instruction certificate and transcripts, With degree certificate from your university and need to pay the prescribed fee to UKNRIC.
I hope this helps."


As I am doing Visa application on myself, can anyone help me with the documents needed from employer?
COS is sufficient, offer letter can be attached but not mandatory
Is your employer endorsing your maintenance?
If not, you need to provide last 3 months Original bank statements.
What should be Cover Letter format if it is required?
Not mandatory, but you can just write brief letter
stating list of supporting documents attached along with your Application


Thanks in advance!

-Yojana

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Re: Tier 2 ICT Dependent to Tier-2 General

Post by testtyw » Mon Jun 25, 2018 2:35 pm

Hi krithi1984 and Yojana,

Could you both help me with the complete process to switch from ICT dependent to Tier 2 General Visa please? Since you both have successfully applied, it'd be great if you can provide insight as there are so many confusions and choices people are giving me and hope you both had them too.

Thanks,
BU

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Re: Tier 2 ICT Dependent to Tier-2 General

Post by CR001 » Mon Jun 25, 2018 2:41 pm

testtyw wrote:
Mon Jun 25, 2018 2:35 pm
Hi krithi1984 and Yojana,

Could you both help me with the complete process to switch from ICT dependent to Tier 2 General Visa please? Since you both have successfully applied, it'd be great if you can provide insight as there are so many confusions and choices people are giving me and hope you both had them too.

Thanks,
BU
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