Tier 2 ICT Short Term to other Visa Category

[vsk1]

Hi,

I am currently holding Tier 2 ICT Short term visa and am working in UK. I came in June 2015 and my visa is valid for 3 more months.
I recently got a job offer where employer is willing to provide a Visa and it is on permanent basis.
Is there chance for me to switch the job immediately to remain in UK.
Is there any cooling off period for me? Recently I heard there is no cooling off period?
Please suggest? do I need to go back to my home country and serve cooling off period and then apply for the Visa?
what Visa do I need if wanted for a long term? As the job offer that I have received is on permanent basis. I do not want to lose it. What are the options for me. Please suggest. What Visa type will get me stay here?

Thank you so much in advance.

[CR001]

You have to apply from home country for Tier 2 General.

12 month cooling off period applies and it starts from the date you leave the UK.

Unless you have a partner on their own Tier 2 General visa, on ILR or who is British, there is no other visa you can apply for than the one I mention above.