Tier2 ICT 2010 - 6 year cap - What options I have

Hi All,

I came to UK on Tier 2 ICT established staff visa in NOV 2010 which was for an year. Then in Nov 2011 I extended it for another two years in Tier 2 ICT long term staff. Then in August 2013 I got a new job in UK. The new employer sponsored me and I got a Tier 2 General Visa in August 2013.

Now government has changed the rules from April 2014 which puts a cap of 6 years on my stay in UK. This meas that I have to go back to my home country in Aug 2016 ( when I complete 6 years ) and stay out of UK for an year as cooling off period and then I can comeback with new Tier 2 Visa. Is my understanding correct?

Now I discussed this option with my employer. They are keen to keep me continuously even after I complete 6 years cap. The question they asked me was "If my employer gives me a new COS is it possible that I go back to my home country and apply for new Tier 2 General visa for 5 years ( new rule from April 2014 allows 5 years T2G with higher fees) with new COS from same employer". Is this possible?

Is there any gurus on this forum can answer this?

Hi All,

Are there no gurus who can answer this?