Cooling off period to be removed in 2021

[rockcbe]

As of the new detailed statement released pg 43, there will be no cooling off requirements to switch to th new skilled worker (current General visa).

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... ssible.pdf

May be some good news for people in ICT

[vinny]

They are adjusting it for ICT holders.

108. We will also adjust the existing “cooling off” rules as they apply to intra-company transfers to ensure the future system makes more flexible provision for shorter-term assignments. We plan to replace the existing rules with a rule that more simply requires that an overseas intra-company transfer must not hold entry clearance or leave to enter or remain as an intra-company transferee for more than five years in any six-year period, except where they qualify to be granted up to nine years on the basis of their salary.