Redundancy - T2 ICT options

[Georgelin777]

I am in the UK on T2 company sponsored ICT and facing possible redundancy before end December (Merry Xmas indeed). I am looking for work with other companies willing to sponsor my working visa but in the interim seek your advice on what options are open to me at this time.

I've heard of a investment visa whereby through investing £1m or more in the UK it is possible to opts in a visa - I wonder if this is merely a rumor or in fact a feasible option for my situation. Having already acquired a property here I may be able to invest further to reach this benchmark. But I wonder how easy it is to convert a T2 ICT to this (am here on Australian passport with 3 dependents).

Also, have been told about the entrepreneurs visa for which I understand there are agencies which arrange for you.

Appreciate your advice on the above, as well as likely grace period I will have to remain in the UK after being notified of employment termination.

Thank you.

George

[physicskate]

I am in the UK on T2 company sponsored ICT and facing possible redundancy before end December (Merry Xmas indeed). I am looking for work with other companies willing to sponsor my working visa but in the interim seek your advice on what options are open to me at this time.

I've heard of a investment visa whereby through investing £1m or more in the UK it is possible to opts in a visa - I wonder if this is merely a rumor or in fact a feasible option for my situation. Having already acquired a property here I may be able to invest further to reach this benchmark. But I wonder how easy it is to convert a T2 ICT to this (am here on Australian passport with 3 dependents).

Also, have been told about the entrepreneurs visa for which I understand there are agencies which arrange for you.

Appreciate your advice on the above, as well as likely grace period I will have to remain in the UK after being notified of employment termination.

Thank you.

George

Tier 1 Investor:
https://www.gov.uk/tier-1-investor/overview
£2 million and you can't include property investment

Tier 1 Entrepeneur:
https://www.gov.uk/tier-1-entrepreneur/overview
Agencies arrange?? Um, no you need to have business contacts, a business plan and submit evidence of your ability to start this. Plus you will need access to funds held in specific ways...

Tier 2 General:
When did you last apply for ENTRY CLEARANCE as a Tier 2 ICT?
The answer to that question will determine whether or not you would be allowed to switch to Tier 2 General without serving a 12 month cooling off period.
https://www.gov.uk/tier-2-general/overview