cooling-off period Tier2 visas

[ajsaggi]

Hi, My wife had a Tier 2 long-term ICT for few years while I was a PBS dependant here in the UK. Then I got my own Tier2 general sponsorship from my UK employer, AND, my wife became a dependant on my tier2 general visa. The switch-process was hassle-free though I did have to travel to India for stamping purposes.

My query is whether the cooling-off policy still applies to my wife's immigration status and how? Is she now allowed to switch to a Tier2 general main applicant visa if her company agrees to sponsor?

cheers
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[CR001]

How long ago did she switch to Tier 2 General Dependent?

It is always helpful if you post all the actual visa start and expiry dates

[ajsaggi]

hi - she switched to Tier 2 general dependent in July 2016. thanks

[CR001]

If she has been on the PBS Dependent visa for 12 months or more, she has passed the 12 month cooling off period requirement and can apply for a Tier 2 General visa from home country if she meets all the requirements.