ICT switch to T2G granted after Apr/11 on rules were Apr/10

[szafar]

Dear All,

I am new to forumn, and looking for advice. My case histroy is as following

1 - On 24/08/2009. entry clearnace for Tier 2 ICT (long term staff) application rejected because of failure to provide COS certificate/ref no, lack of information and knowledge of process.

2 - On 11/11/2009, entry clearnace for Tier 2 ICT (long term staff)application rejected because of failure to provide maintenance, lack of information and knowledge of process

3 - on 25/05/2010, entry clearnace for Tier 2 ICT (long term staff)application rejected and 320(7B) Applied

4 - On 08/08/2011, 320(7B) [REVIEWED & OVERTURNED BY HIGH COMMISSION] and asked for to provide fresh documents and ICT visa was granted. Company has to issse a new COS certificate becuase last one was invalid becuase of 2 year old.

UUKA letter stated "I have, as requested in your letter, reviewed the application which was refused on 25th May 2010. I would ask that your client, if he still wishes to pursue this application, forwards us fresh documents which show that he qualifies under the Immigration Rules as they were at the time of his original application. We will now contact your client to this effect. I will also ensure that this is processed as quickly as possible."

I got the visa for 3 yeasrs, and came to UK on 17 Jan 2012 on Tier 2 ICT (long term staff).

6 - on 12/02/2014, Got extension for term staff) renewed for 2 years till Feb 2016.

Now i am looking to switch to Tier 2 General and looking for advice

1 - I am not sure if cooling off period apply to me as my visa was granted on the base of rules were back in April 2010.

2 - will i be able to switch to any company if they sponsor me the T2g?

3 - is LFR, or DLR is applicable?

Thanks,
SJ

[geriatrix]

1. Cooling-off requirement is not dependent on when your initial application was made or the rules in effect at that time.
2. Don't understand the question.
3. No.

[szafar]

Dear sushdmehta,

Thanks for your response.

I was actualy asking if cooling off period apply (when i switch to Tier 2 general from Tier 2 ICT) as my visa was granted on the base of rules were back in April 2010 but my entry in UK was after April 2011 (exact date is Jan 2012) when cooling off preiod was introduced.

Can LFR, or DLR is can be an option in order to avoid to leave UK and going back to home country?