Query regarding visa extension and switch within same year

[junnu123]

Hello everyone,

I am starting a new thread as the other thread was for a different topic.

My situation is that my Tier 2 ICT established staff visa (entered UK before 6 April 2011) is expiring by end of February'18. I am in talks with another company for a switch but that process will probably only start by end of Jan'18. Meanwhile I am being chased by my current company to initiate the extension process for my ICT. I am worried that the switch will not be completed in time for me to resign and serve my notice period.
Going premium is an option but I have read here that sometimes it can get delayed which might put me in a position where I will have to resign without having a valid Tier 2 general visa in my hand.
One of the options I am considering is to extend my ICT visa and then apply for a switch immediately after I get my new BRP card. I assume the RLMT is valid for 6 months so that shouldnt be a problem.Is it possible to extend the Tier 2 ICT and then switch in the same year? Could someone please advise.

[CR001]

How is it different when you are still asking about switching to Tier 2 from ICT??

You can extend and switch at any point. Kindly continue your questions on the switching issue in your topic you already have.

uk-tier-2-employer-sponsored-visas/docu ... l#p1581688

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