Tier 2 ICT Long Term Dependant to Tier 2 General

[sandeep26]

Hi,

Currently I'm on Tier 2 ICT long term visa valid till Feb 2014 and will be marrying next month.

Is it better to bring her to UK as dependent initially or on Tier 2 Gen?

If I bring her as dependent

1. Can she switch into Tier 2 General within UK before or after Feb 12?
2. Can she get Tier 2 General from outside UK before/after Feb 12 without any cooling off period?
3. If she gets Tier 2 Gen within UK/outside UK, Can I come to UK and work as Dependent without any cooling off period?
4. Do I have to serve 12 months cooling off before I apply for Tier 2 Gen from Tier 2 Dependent i.e. only after Feb 15 ?

If I bring her as Tier 2 Gen

1. Can I switch into Tier 2 General dependent within UK before or after Feb 12?
2. Do I have to go out of country and apply for entry clearance as Tier 2 Gen dependent of her?

Can you please provide links to UKBA documentation for dependents that will help as well.

Hope to see a reply soon

Thanks
Sandeep