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Tier 2 ICT Main to Tier 2 ICT Dependent to Tier 2 General

Only for the UK Skilled Worker visas, formerly known as Tier 2 visa route

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Tier 2 ICT Main to Tier 2 ICT Dependent to Tier 2 General

Post by fatemaattarwala » Fri Jul 21, 2017 6:31 pm

Hi,

I am currently on Tier 2 ICT Main Applicant visa and have a valid visa till May 2018, but my role is meant to complete soon. My husband is on the same visa and has a longer role.

Hence, I was planning to apply for ICT Tier 2 Dependent visa directly after my role ends and wanted to check if that is possible or do I need a cooling off period? Also, can that be done in the UK or I need to go back to India for that?

Also, I am getting a job in the UK, which I could take up if I will be on dependent visa, so if they offer me an ICT Tier 2 General visa, can I move to that directly or colling period applies?

Thanks,
Fatema

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Re: Tier 2 ICT Main to Tier 2 ICT Dependent to Tier 2 Genera

Post by CR001 » Fri Jul 21, 2017 6:54 pm

Yes you can switch in the UK BEFORE your current visa expires.

No cooling off if switching to dependent visa.

You will have to wait a full 12 months from date of dependent visa before you can apply for Tier 2 General visa from your home country.
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Re: Tier 2 ICT Main to Tier 2 ICT Dependent to Tier 2 Genera

Post by fatemaattarwala » Tue Jul 25, 2017 3:08 pm

Thanks CR001.
CR001 wrote: You will have to wait a full 12 months from date of dependent visa before you can apply for Tier 2 General visa from your home country.
Can I serve the cooling period in the UK or do I need serve the cooling period in the home country?

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Re: Tier 2 ICT Main to Tier 2 ICT Dependent to Tier 2 Genera

Post by CR001 » Tue Jul 25, 2017 3:21 pm

If you are a PBS dependent visa holder you can stay in the UK.
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