Is Tier 2 Cool off period applicable here?

[NKanthi87]

Hi All,

I initially came to UK on Tier 2 Migrant (ICT Short term - Migrant) visa in Jan 2015 and went back to my home country, India in Nov 2015, at the end of my visa period.

Then, in March 2016, I travelled back to UK on Tier 2 Dependant ( ICT Long Term - Partner) visa.

Now, I am having a job offer from a company who is willing to sponsor me a Tier 2 General Visa.

Can I switch to General Visa right away? Is the cool off period applicable here? Please let me know.

Thanks!

[CR001]

12 months cooling off period applies from the date you left the UK in November 2015. You will only be eligible to apply for Tier 2 General from your home country in November 2016.

[NKanthi87]

Thank you for clarifying my query.

[kumar125]

There is no cooling period for changing from Tier 2 ICT dependent visa to Tier 2 G, but you need to apply tier 2 g from our home country...

[CR001]

There is no cooling period for changing from Tier 2 ICT dependent visa to Tier 2 G, but you need to apply tier 2 g from our home country...

The cooling off period applies to the Tier 2 ICT Short Term period up and the OP will still have to wait 12 months from the date he left the UK, even as a PBS Dependent. The OP has not been a dependent throughout.