Tier 2 (ICT) to Tier 1

[wildstreak]

Hi All,

I have been reading through the forum for a long time and I think I am aware of the process, but certainly would like to have an agreement stamp from the gurus.

I am here on a Tier 2 (ICT) with my wife on Tier 2 dependent since Feb and have been receiving per-diems for the last six months. (This however has no record, since I do not receive any slips etc. and because these are being paid to my Indian account in INR and therefore cannot use these for points claiming).

I think I would be able to meet earnings points as follows:

1. August 09 to Jan 10: Indian Gross Earnings supported by Indian Payslips and Indian bank statements and using multiplying factor, since I was in India at that time
2. Feb 10 to Jul 10: Indian Gross Earnings supported by Indian Payslips and Indian bank statements converted straight to GBP (no multiplying) since I am in UK at this time.

Also for self maintenance funds I am showing Indian Bank Statements.

Here are a few issues, I would request your advice on:

1. Am I eligible to convert to Tier 1, since I have been here for less than 12 months?
2. Is the above calculation and documentation acceptable and agreeable?
3. I am planning to apply Tier 1 dependent for my wife along with my Tier 1 visa? Is that acceptable from within UK? She got a job here and for her maintenance I wish to show her UK account statements. Should I show her job letters, payslips etc as well?
4. Would I need a proof of residence as a document for applying? I have been staying in a Hotel for the past 6 months.

Also can this Tier 2 to Tier 1 conversion be done using the same day process at any of the PEOs?

My Tier 2 gets expired in Feb 2011 and I am thinking of applying in August end.

Any and all advice would be greatly appreciated..

Thanks a ton,

[geriatrix]

1. Yes
2. Calculation accurate; Documents are okay too but do read through the Tier 1 (General) policy guidance *carefully* for minute details.
3. Yes. No need for spouse employment documents. Read PBS dependents policy guidance *carefully*.
4. No.


regards

[wildstreak]

Thanks a lot, sushdmehta. Your help is greatly appreciated.

[geriatrix]

And, you may use PEO service to switch.



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