Am I limited to applying for an ICT visa vs General?

[UStoUK123]

Hi,

I'm looking to obtain a tier 2 work visa for working in London. I would be transferring to the London branch of my company from the US (currently a US citizen). I, however, have only been at my company for 6 months.

Under the Tier 2 work visas there are several different types of work visas. Am I required to apply for a Tier 2 inter company transfer visa since I am transferring offices but staying with the same company?

Since I do not meet the requirement for having worked at my company for 12 months I cannot file for this type of visa - in that case can I apply for Tier 2 General even though I am technically transferring between offices or do I need to wait till I have worked here for 12 months?

Thanks!

[manci]

if the UK branch of the company is a Tier 2 General sponsor then they can assign a T2G CoS to you and you can apply for a visa.