Switch to Tier2 GEneral from Tier 2 Long term migrant

[SATISHKOMMULA]

Hi All,
Please help me in clarification of my below scenario to switch from Tier 2 ICT to Tier 2 General visa :
First visit to UK under TIER 2 ICT SHORT TERM STAFF MIGRANT visa for 1 year, arrived on JUL-2011 and returned to India on JUN-2012.

Second visit to UK on TIER 2 ICT LONG TERM STAFF MIGRANT with 3 years validity from 2012 to 2015, arrived on AUG-2012 and staying in UK from last 3 years.
Currently applied for visa renewal under same category TIER 2 ICT LONG TERM STAFF MIGRANT for 2 more years.

Would I be eligible to switch to TIER 2 GENERAL visa from my current ICT LONG TERM visa from within UK or i have to apply from outside UK(India).
Is 1 year cooling off period applicable for me to switch to Tier 2 General?

[manci]

Hi All,
Please help me in clarification of my below scenario to switch from Tier 2 ICT to Tier 2 General visa :
First visit to UK under TIER 2 ICT SHORT TERM STAFF MIGRANT visa for 1 year, arrived on JUL-2011 and returned to India on JUN-2012.

Second visit to UK on TIER 2 ICT LONG TERM STAFF MIGRANT with 3 years validity from 2012 to 2015, arrived on AUG-2012 and staying in UK from last 3 years.
Currently applied for visa renewal under same category TIER 2 ICT LONG TERM STAFF MIGRANT for 2 more years.

Would I be eligible to switch to TIER 2 GENERAL visa from my current ICT LONG TERM visa from within UK or i have to apply from outside UK(India).
you'll need to apply from India

Is 1 year cooling off period applicable for me to switch to Tier 2 General?
yes