New ICT Tier 2 VISA rule as per new Points Based System

As per the new Points Based System:

The cooling-off period will be simplified so that Tier 2 (ICT) migrants must not hold entry clearance or leave to enter or remain as an intra-company transferee for more than five years in any six-year period. There will continue to be an exemption for high earners.
Within the UK Tier 2 (ICT) migrants will be able to switch into Tier 2 (General) from within the UK subject to meeting the requirements.

Me and my wife are in 3rd year of ICT in UK. Does that mean if a company is ready to sponsor General VISA then we can switch from ICT to General within UK without serving 12 months cool off period?

Thanks

Possibly yes.

Read this, especially the last 2 paragraphs.

https://www.freemovement.org.uk/the-end ... e-horizon/