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

[ravi_ei]

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?

[ravi_ei]

Is there any gurus on this forum can answer this?

[ravi_ei]

Hi All,

Are there no gurus who can answer this?