Tier-2 ICT Dependent Queries

[chvedha]

Hello All - need expert opinion on the following queries. My wife is applying for Tier-2 ICT and I am coming over as a dependent

1. I am working currently and planning to quit post my visa. However, I am being told that I should quit my current job (in the home country) or take sabbatical leave while applying for the visa. Is this true (I think this is weird!)

2. If I want to convert my dependent visa to Tier-2 general (Work permit) after an year or two, is there any cooling off period? I understand that Tier-2 general is a lengthy process of getting a sponsor and they proving HO that no talent available for a particular position etc.

3. Again there are news about HO abolishing short term visa (ex. 1 year visa) from April 2017 and convert those as long terms - any news about this?

Thanks as always

[CR001]

1. I am working currently and planning to quit post my visa. However, I am being told that I should quit my current job (in the home country) or take sabbatical leave while applying for the visa. Is this true (I think this is weird!) Not true. Don't believe everything you 'hear'.

2. If I want to convert my dependent visa to Tier-2 general (Work permit) after an year or two, is there any cooling off period? I understand that Tier-2 general is a lengthy process of getting a sponsor and they proving HO that no talent available for a particular position etc. No, there is no cooling off for depedents applying for Tier 2 G. You have to apply from home country though and your sponsor must complete the full and proper RLMT to prove you are not 'pre-selected'.

3. Again there are news about HO abolishing short term visa (ex. 1 year visa) from April 2017 and convert those as long terms - any news about this? Don't believe everything you 'hear'. There is no '1 year Tier 2 G' visa anyway.

[chvedha]

Thanks Char. Regarding point 3, I was referring to Tier-2 ICT. My wife is coming with 1 year ICT visa and we were told that this would be "potentially" changed to 3 year and above as they don't want to continue year ICT visa anymore. Anyways - thanks for clarifying so quickly.

[CR001]

Re point 3, if it is not on the official UKVI pages/announcements, don't believe what you 'hear'.