Tier-2 ICT to Tier-2 General Switch Process

[matwalaboy]

Hi,

I have ascertained that I am eligible to switch from my current Tier-2 ICT to a Tier-2 General Visa, my question is what is the order of things below :-

1. Tier-2 General Sponsor Company applies for RMLT - 28 days in job-centre, leading dailies etc.
2. Post the 28 days they can offer me the job.
3. Process the Tier-2 General Visa through the Cos from the Sponsor Company.
4. Assuming Tier-2 General Visa gets granted
5. Resign from my current job (Tier-2 ICT sponsored)
6. Join Tier-2 General company officially.

Is the above order right, or does it need to be done any other way?

Regards

[matwalaboy]

Can anyone shed some light on this please.

[manci]

the order is right but you have to watch that the work start date in the CoS allows sufficient time to serve your notice when you resign. Also, avoid a postal application as it can take an indeterminate length of time and you cannot start with the new employer until your application is approved.

[matwalaboy]

the order is right but you have to watch that the work start date in the CoS allows sufficient time to serve your notice when you resign. Also, avoid a postal application as it can take an indeterminate length of time and you cannot start with the new employer until your application is approved.

Thanks a lot Manci - what happens during the interim period of Tier-2 ICT expiring and Tier-2 General coming through i.e. I believe the ICT expires once I have resigned from the current company or how does that work?

[manci]

Taking account of your notice period aim to have the start date in your new employment to be the day following the termination of the old employment