Tier 1 to Tier 2

arnie365 · Post by **arnie365** » Wed Mar 21, 2012 3:08 pm

Hi, Is it possible to move from Tier 1 to Tier 2? Situation is- I do not have enough points for a Tier 1 extension; and my employer is suggesting I get a Tier 2 visa sponsored through them. Will it have any impact when I apply for my ILR?

QuickSam · Post by **QuickSam** » Wed Mar 21, 2012 3:27 pm

I don't think you will be able to apply for ILR if you switch to Tier 2. Check with an immigration lawyer before you take that route.

arnie365 · Post by **arnie365** » Wed Mar 21, 2012 4:44 pm

I suppose so that there will be difficulty to get ILR as April2012 proposed changes is introducing a cooling off period of 12 months

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... nges-rules

Introducing a 'cooling-off period' across all the Tier 2 routes. Tier 2 migrants will need to wait for 12 months from the expiry of their previous visa before they may apply for a further Tier 2 visa.

So, Tier1 to Tier 2 is a strict no,no if I want an ILR

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