ILR from Tier 2 General After company merger

[ramv]

Hi,

I was eligible for ILR on Nov 2017. However, I was not able to apply becausse of below reason. Now I would like to know what are my options to get my ILR?

Reason: I was working for company A till Sep 2017 under tier 2 general visa. In Sep 2017,Company A got merged with Company B under TUPE rules. In ideal conditions, I could go for ILR with an employment letter from company B. But the problem here is there is no tier 2 sponsorship licence for company B. They have applied sponsorship licence only in Nov 2017 for which the decision is still pending from HMRC. So I couldn't go for ILR with company B untill they get their licence I believe.

Can you please suggest if there is a way I can apply for ILR without moving to new sponsor as I have already completed 5 years under Tier 2 General visa? Is it mandatory to have company name(Company B) in sponsor list to apply for ILR?

Note: My company A still exists in sponsor list but my salary is coming through company B.

Appreciate your inputs.

Regards,
Ram.

[ramv]

Guys,

Appreciate your response.

Regards,
Ram.

[ramv]

Any inputs please?

[ramv]

Really appreciate your inputs.

Regards,
Ram.

[ramv]

Really appreciate your inputs.

Regards,
Ram.

[qad3r007]

Could i ask if your tier 2 visa is still on Company A?

Also if company A is still listed in the sponsors list that means that their license is still valid. Maybe Company B can give a letter explaining the merger and that your visa is valid?

Have you tried calling up UKVI and asking them?

[ramv]

Hi,

Thanks for your response. My current situation has changed now. I have applied for Tier 2 General visa through new sponsor. My question is, how long do I need to wait before applying for my ILR through new sponsor? is 1 month sufficient? or do I need to wait for 3 months?

Regards,
Ram.