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Hey guys, Just a quick query which I am sure you guys might be able to help.
I have been in the UK for last 5 years (would complete this year in May), however I am not sure if I am eligible for PR due to being on various visas. Here is the excerpt

May 2008 - May 2010 : Work permit
May 2010 - Work permit extended for 1 year within the UK, however tier 2 ICT issued as WP was no more being issued.

April 2011 - Changed jobs and applied for Tier 2 General; got tier 2 general outside UK (from India) before previous tier 2 ict was expiring and entered the UK

Feb 2012 - Changed employer on Tier 2 change of employer application

Completing 5 years in May 2013

I am not sure if I am eligible for PR as tier 2 ICT was excluded from the PR in 2010. However I was given ICT from work permit so I guess that should be okay?

Second I got my tier 2 general visa from tier 2 ict issued outside UK but then it was issued well before the previous visa was expiring so I guess that is okay as well?

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Thanks guys and a very happy new year!

@enthusiast123,

Please read page 15:

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... iew=Binary

Sorry! the page number you have quoted details how to count leaves outside the UK. My query is altogether different..

All Tier economic routes leads towards ILR, after 5 years.

Whether you have HSMP/Tier2/ICT/Tier1 or combination of these, you are eligible for ILR after 5 years pending you statisfy all other relevent immigration requirments.

Information provided here does not constitute legal advise.

This will help:

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/polic ... es/part6a/

245GF. Requirements for indefinite leave to remain as Tier 2 (ICT) migrant
(e) The sponsor that issued the Certificate of Sponsorship that led to the applicant's last grant of leave must certify in writing that:
(i) he still requires the applicant for the employment in question, and
(ii) his employer certifies that he is paid at or above the appropriate rate for the job as stated in the codes of practice for Tier 2 sponsors published by the UK Border Agency.

I don't see any reason to worry unless you have other reasons besides the variety of visas you have held.