Tier 2 - ICT | What options next?

Hi All,

I am currently in UK with a CoS issued in December 2010 and arrived in UK by January 2011 on Tier 2 (ICT).

I understand that I can't convert my Tier 2 - ICT to Tier 2 - General or Tier - 1 General. (correct me, if I am wrong)

If I wish to stay in UK beyond my assignment with my current employer; what options do I have? And for how long can I stay in UK? Can I get a Permanent Residence permit after spending XX years in UK? If yes, what would be XX?

Tried searching UKBA and forum; but couldn't find anything concise at one place. Apologies for my ignorance.

Thanks in advance,

Regards,

Tier 2 (ICT) migrants is no longer a qualifying category for settlement.

Possible option: Partner of a settled person / British citizen

sushdmehta wrote:Tier 2 (ICT) migrants is no longer a qualifying category for settlement.

Possible option: Partner of a settled person / British citizen

I am already married.

No other way to qualify for settlement?

Can I change job on ICT here?

Can my partner work as dependent? If yes, then will she have to get her visa changed?

indian_curry wrote:Can I change job on ICT here?

No, you cannot change your employer.

indian_curry wrote:Can my partner work as dependent? If yes, then will she have to get her visa changed?

Yes, but not as a doctor / dentist in training post. No.

Thanks Sushdmehta for your responses.

I have just one follow up question: If my spouse is working as Tier 2 Partner; so I assume her validity of work will expire alongside expiry of my Tier-2 ICT visa. If the company she's working with, want her to extend her stay, then what could be the options?

Without understanding the spouse issue; in a nutshell following could be course of action: Please correct me if I am wrong.

1. Continue with the current employer for as long as possible.
2. Hope for change in visa rules and a new set of HSMP type policy after London Olympics.
3. Let spouse work on dependent visa
4. Just before going back; find an employer, who can sponsor Tier 2 general visa; get back to India and apply for another stamping of Tier 2 general. (Risk involved)
5. Come back again as Tier-2 General candidate and stay for further longer duration.
6. Apply for ILR after completion of 5 years.

Thanks again for your responses. They are much appreciated.

indian_curry wrote:I assume her validity of work will expire alongside expiry of my Tier-2 ICT visa.

Eligibility to work and to remain in UK expires on the date that the person's leave expires.

indian_curry wrote:If the company she's working with, want her to extend her stay, then what could be the options?

The employer will need to assign a "restricted" CoS to the applicant, and then an entry clearance application will have to made from outside the UK.