Cos sponsorship for Tier 2 General

[shobithk]

Hi,

Would like to explore possibilities. Can you please help me out if below is possible within UK. Or what are the possibilities if i go out of Uk an apply.

My current VISA - Tier 2 ICT Short Term VISA. Start June 2016 ending June 2017 (1year)

I Would like to switch to

1) Tier 2 General (From another sponsor)
OR
2) Tier 2 ICT Long Term Established staff (From same sponsor)

Also, if i am eligible for any of the above, what are the possibilities for applying for ILR after 4 years.

Thanks.

[shobithk]

i have to apply for Tier 2 General from outside UK, as i cant switch my Tier 2 ICT visa because of restirctionls. But the cooling period applies as a result. What are the implications for my employer to generate a Cos for salary for more that 155000GBP for Tier 2 General VISA. Basically if we want to get rid of the cooling period terms. I am working for his company as an umbrella method. Will he be liable for more taxes? Will he be liable for any other charges?

[CR001]

1) Tier 2 General (From another sponsor)

You will be subject to the 12 month cooling off period for this option.

2) Tier 2 ICT Long Term Established staff (From same sponsor)

Possible. Still does not lead to ILR though.

[CR001]

I am working for his company as an umbrella method.

This is not permitted and is illegal on Tier 2 General.

[Wanderer]

i have to apply for Tier 2 General from outside UK, as i cant switch my Tier 2 ICT visa because of restirctionls. But the cooling period applies as a result. What are the implications for my employer to generate a Cos for salary for more that 155000GBP for Tier 2 General VISA. Basically if we want to get rid of the cooling period terms. I am working for his company as an umbrella method. Will he be liable for more taxes? Will he be liable for any other charges?

Working under an umbrella is illegal.

Who's going to pay you £155,000 anyway? Income tax alone would be nearly £60k unless this is some sort of fiddle which it looks like it is.

[CR001]

I really hope for your sake that you have not been working for your employer on an ICT visa as an umbrella company!!

[shobithk]

No. not really. I was exploring options.

Thanks for all your reply.