Tier-2 ICT to Tier-2 General and notice period

[matwalaboy]

Hello,

I came here on a Tier-2 ICT Visa to the UK in Dec 2010 and the visa was extended with the same company in Dec-2011 and is currently valid till Dec 2012.

My questions are :-

1. Can I switch in-country from Tier-2 ICT to Tier-2 General?
2. Given that I am on a Tier-2 ICT what is my locus standi vis-a-vis my current employer, as they are asking me to go back to my home country and serve a 2 month notice period there? Can I refuse to do so- what are the implications/choices I have, as I assume the moment I go back to India and resign my current ICT becomes invalid and the 12 month cooling period kicks in?

Regards,

[geriatrix]

1. Switching from Tier 2 (ICT) to Tier 2 (G)
2. Choice, if any, is dependent on your terms of employment with the current employer / sponsor - something that only you are aware of.

[matwalaboy]

1. Switching from Tier 2 (ICT) to Tier 2 (G)
2. Choice, if any, is dependent on your terms of employment with the current employer / sponsor - something that only you are aware of.

Thanks for the quick response, so for 1 I take it that I am eligible for in country transfer?

As for 2, as said the current employer does have a clause which suggests I have to go back and serve the notice- my doubt is can I refuse to do so and give them a notice in the UK itself?

Regards

[geriatrix]

Thanks for the quick response, so for 1 I take it that I am eligible for in country transfer?

Click on the link given and read carefully.