Hi Nagarwal, My understanding would be they will include the time you have spent in Tier 2 General. However, you should spend at least 2 months in GT and then apply for ILR because your recent leave should be in GT. But I wonder why you would want to do it in first place if you have spent 5 years in...

Hi all,
Can you please tell me how long it takes to get the visa changed once you submit it to UKVCAS? I applied to Global talent from T2 general

Hi Nagarwal, I do not think the clock resets when switching from T2 general to T1 (global talent). The time spent on T2 is used towards T1 (global talent leader) which is only 3 years and not five years.
Hope this helps.

Hi all,
Can you please tell me how long it takes to get the visa changed once you submit it to UKVCAS? I applied to Global talent from T2 general

Thanks!

Hi, I applied in Exceptional talent promise. However, was fortunate enough to be endorsed in Exceptional Talent (leader). It looks like they have counted my PhD also towards my experience.
Thanks!

Hi all, I have my Tier 2 valid till Jan 2021. I received my ET 1 endorsement in Feb, so I applied for the visa yesterday. I requested the visa for 2 years so I understand I have to pay 800 GBP. However, the IHS website showed that I have to pay 400 and paid for it. I checked my application again and...

Hi all, I have my Tier 2 valid till Jan 2021. I received my ET 1 endorsement in Feb, so I applied for the visa yesterday. I requested for the visa for 2 years so I understand I have to pay 800 GBP. However, the IHS website showed that I have to pay 400 and paid for it. I checked my application again...

I think you can expect a positive endorsement any time this week. Your credentials look great!

Thanks, Macananth and Cara! So does this mean I will be eligible for ILR in July 2021 given that I got my Tier 2 General in July 2018 and will be switching to GT in March 2020? The cumulative of July 2018 to March 2020 under Tier 2 and March 2020 to July 2021 under GT. I just want another pair of ey...

Thanks, Macananth. I just found out about the link shared by the moderator. Whether it is under ET or Global talent visa, Tier 2 continuous period counts. Please refer to the following link under section W4.5 Continuous residence https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration-rules/immigration-rules-append...

W4.5 Continuous residence (a) The applicant must have spent a continuous period lawfully in the UK, counted backwards from whichever of the following dates is most beneficial to the applicant: (i) the date of application for indefinite leave to remain (ii) the date of decision (iii) any date up to 2...

Thanks to the moderator for the right link. I have been endorsed under Exceptional talent and in the link shared by the moderator (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration-rules/immigration-rules-appendix-w-immigration-rules-for-workers) under W4.5 Continuous residence The continuous period can inclu...

1. What was your field of talent? Data science 2. Did you apply under Exceptional Talent or Exceptional Promise? Exceptional talent 3. Did you apply under FastTrack? No 4. If you submitted your Tech Nation application on 02 February, then when did you receive your URN? I received my URN on 3rd, Feb ...

Thank you. One of my friends checked with an immigration attorney. Here is the response : Since the application was submitted before 20th, Feb, the same rules on Exceptional Talent will be applied towards ILR. Your application was submitted on 28th, January it will fall under Tier 1 ET, so Tier 2 ge...

Thank you. So, that means I can not combine the time spent in Tier 2. Is that right?

Paid the fee = Jan 28th
Submitted the application = 2nd Feb
Decision received = 24 Feb

Thanks!

Dear fellow members, I have just been endorsed with Tier 1 talent visa. I have been working in the UK in Tier 2 general visa from July 2018. I will be switching to Tier 1 in a month. Can you please help me with the following questions? 1)Can I apply for ILR in July 2021 since my combined stay in the...