Switching from Tier 2 (General) to Tier 1 ET (Tech Nation)
Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2018 1:17 am
Hi all,
I'm planning to switch from a Tier 2 (General) to Tier 1 ET (Tech Nation) and have the following question.
I have already been on Tier 2 (General) visa for 3.5 years, but I'll be applying to switch to Tier 1 ET much earlier before the expiry of my current visa (expires in a year or so). I know we can combine Tier 2 with Tier 1 ET in future to apply ILR.
However, what does the guidance mean by "there is a risk that you will not be granted enough leave to qualify for settlement without applying for a further extension."?
Does it mean I may not be granted 1.5 years with the I passed stage 1 (which I can't really imagine). Can anyone advise? Thank you.
It's from Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) Policy Guidance version 07/2018 - Page 10 of 51
50. "If you are already in the United Kingdom, you should apply for stage 2 before your current
leave to remain expires – ideally, this should be at least a month before it expires. However,
you should note that we will grant the period of leave which you request from the date that we
make the decision, and consequently if you apply much earlier than one month before the
expiry of your current leave, there is a risk that you will not be granted enough leave to qualify
for settlement without applying for a further extension."
I'm planning to switch from a Tier 2 (General) to Tier 1 ET (Tech Nation) and have the following question.
I have already been on Tier 2 (General) visa for 3.5 years, but I'll be applying to switch to Tier 1 ET much earlier before the expiry of my current visa (expires in a year or so). I know we can combine Tier 2 with Tier 1 ET in future to apply ILR.
However, what does the guidance mean by "there is a risk that you will not be granted enough leave to qualify for settlement without applying for a further extension."?
Does it mean I may not be granted 1.5 years with the I passed stage 1 (which I can't really imagine). Can anyone advise? Thank you.
It's from Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) Policy Guidance version 07/2018 - Page 10 of 51
50. "If you are already in the United Kingdom, you should apply for stage 2 before your current
leave to remain expires – ideally, this should be at least a month before it expires. However,
you should note that we will grant the period of leave which you request from the date that we
make the decision, and consequently if you apply much earlier than one month before the
expiry of your current leave, there is a risk that you will not be granted enough leave to qualify
for settlement without applying for a further extension."