Transfer of Work Permit

pyareravi · Post by **pyareravi** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 12:57 pm

Hi,

I am on a UK Tier 2 Work Permit (ICT) which was issued (March 2010) before 6 april 2010. I have been in the UK continuously since 3 years and would be eligible to apply for PR once I complete 5 years. My current employer is asking me to go back to India but my intention is to stay here for 2 more years and get my PR. Is it possible to transfer my current work permit to another Sponsor? I just want to stay in UK for 2 more years till I get my ILR.

Please advise!

Post by **Lucapooka** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 1:01 pm

You can't transfer your current permit but you can find a new sponsor and apply for a new permit.

Read paras 194 et al of the policy guidance.

pyareravi · Post by **pyareravi** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 2:47 pm

Thanks for your Reply!

If I opt for a new sponsor, Will I still be eligible to apply for permanent residency after I complete 2 years with them. At the time of applying for PR I would have 3 years with my current sponsor and 2 years with the new sponsor?

Post by **Lucapooka** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 3:37 pm

pyareravi · Post by **pyareravi** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 5:24 pm

Thanks for your valuable Advise.

Can I apply for this new workpermit while still being in UK?

Post by **Lucapooka** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 7:48 pm

Yes, and you would have to. Otherwise you will be subject to 12 month cooling off period on further T2 entry clearance.

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Transfer of Work Permit

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