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Swiching from Tier2 ICT granted in June 2010 to Tier2 generl

Only for the UK Skilled Worker visas, formerly known as Tier 2 visa route

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Kalp
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Swiching from Tier2 ICT granted in June 2010 to Tier2 generl

Post by Kalp » Sat Apr 05, 2014 7:39 am

Hi
I am currently in UK on Tier 2 ICT Long term visa first granted July 2010 .

Details of Visa
Tier 2 ICT Long Term
First Entry in UK - 10 July 2010
Visa Extended within UK in June 2012 valid until June 2014.

Can you please clarify following points ?

Can I switch from tier 2 ICT to Tier 2 general visa within UK with change in sponsor?
Will I eligible for ILR/PR after switching ?
If yes will my Tier2 ICT period can be considered for ILR /PR ?

How long I can extend Tier 2 ICT with same employer ? is it beyond 5 years ?

Thanks
Kalp

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Re: Swiching from Tier2 ICT granted in June 2010 to Tier2 ge

Post by manci » Sat Apr 05, 2014 8:24 am

Kalp wrote:Hi
I am currently in UK on Tier 2 ICT Long term visa first granted July 2010 .

Details of Visa
Tier 2 ICT Long Term
First Entry in UK - 10 July 2010
Visa Extended within UK in June 2012 valid until June 2014.

Can you please clarify following points ?
Assuming your initial leave was as T2 ICT Established Staff:
Can I switch from tier 2 ICT to Tier 2 general visa within UK with change in sponsor?
yes
Will I eligible for ILR/PR after switching ?
yes, 5 years after switching
If yes will my Tier2 ICT period can be considered for ILR /PR ?
no

How long I can extend Tier 2 ICT with same employer ? is it beyond 5 years ?
no limit
Thanks
Kalp

Kalp
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Re: Swiching from Tier2 ICT granted in June 2010 to Tier2 ge

Post by Kalp » Sun Apr 13, 2014 9:41 am

Thanks for the response.
Cheers

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