Switching from Flr hro to general tier 2 visa

[rajj12345]

Hi,

I got Flr hro visa for an year, I can work using this visa but I want to know if I can switch to tier 2 general or any other category in future?

Kindly guide me..

Thanks

[seagul]

No

https://www.gov.uk/tier-2-general/switch-to-this-visa

[CR001]

You have to apply from home country for tier 2 if you can get a sponsor and they can get a restricted cos approved by home office.

[CR001]

Some history to the users topic below.

general-uk-immigration-forum/help-requi ... l#p1766434

[rajj12345]

You have to apply from home country for tier 2 if you can get a sponsor and they can get a restricted cos approved by home office.

Thanks, hope cooling off period applies in this case for tier 2.

[CR001]

Yes you are subject to the 22 months cooling off period, ie 12 months of NOT holding a tier 2.

[rajj12345]

Thank you .