Switching to "Skilled Worker Visa" while Tier 2 ICT extension is in progress

Hi All,

I am an Indian national staying in the UK from 2016 in Tier 2 ICT visa. I am expecting a Job offer from a potential employer who is ready to sponsor me a Skilled worker visa. Offer letter an other formalities to be done possibly by next week or two.

Now, my Tier 2 ICT extension appointment with my current employer is scheduled in two days. I would like to know the below.

1. If my prospective employer issues the CoS next week, am I allowed to file the Skilled Worker visa application, while my Tier 2 ICT extension is still in progress?

2. If I can file it, am I still allowed to work for my current employer (to serve the notice period before I join my potential employer)?

3. I am funding my visa process, employer will issue just the CoS. In that case, am I allowed to apply for 5 years? Should I provide any justification as to why I am applying for 5 years instead of 3?

[Reason for Q3 is, I am of the understanding that, as long as I am ready to spend the visa cost, submit the reqd docs, it wouldn't matter to Home Office if I apply for 3 or 5 years. Pl correct me if I am wrong.]

4. Am I allowed to start the employment with my prospective employer, soon after I receive the decision from Home Office or do I need to wait until I receive the BRP?

1. When does your current visa expire? You cannot have more than one active CoS.

2. Your existing visa conditions continue until a new skilled worker visa is granted.

3. Your skilled worker visa will be granted depndeding in the length of the CoS. If the CoS is for 3 years, that is what you will get.

4. You need the brp to prove your right to work.

@CR001- Thanks for your response. Please find my answer below

My current Cos expires on 01 June 2021.

So, can I file my Skilled worker visa soon after I receive the CoS from the potential employer, serve notice period until I receive my Skilled worker visa and then join my new employer?

Your current employer will need to withdraw their cos

CR001 wrote: ↑

Sat Feb 13, 2021 7:43 pm

Your current employer will need to withdraw their cos

Got it!! Thank you