Switching Tier-2 dependent to Tier-1 General

[t1s2010]

I found it suitable to post here as many are dependent <-> independent switch

My spouse will be going to London from Indian company.
I will get my own Tier-1 General in the while.

I would prefer to enter UK first as spouse's dependent, so that her employer get my initial 'dependent' paper work done. And I go and check job market.

After a while (when I get Job), I want to reenter on my Tier-1 general.

Any suggestions..? if I can go to a European country and then re-enter.
OR I will have to come to India to reenter.

I would highly appreciate, if any other benefits/losses, forum friends see with my 'strategy'

[geriatrix]

It is not possible to hold more than one visa or entry clearance.

Your Tier 1 (General) entry clearance will be invalidated when your passport is stamped with Tier 2 dependent entry clearance. To re-enter UK as Tier 1 migrant, you'll then have to reapply for Tier 1 (General) afresh from home country.

regards

[t1s2010]

Oops!!! bad strategy indeed.
Mod, thanks for alert.

It means, I can't even visit my spouse in UK (after my T1 is stamped), if I choose to work with my existing organization.

Only option to enter UK will be a T1 only.
Don't want to waste my 51750 INR.

[t1s2010]

For comparison only,

It is like US embassy would have canceled my u.s.a. B1 visit visa, when employer applied for L1 blanket.

UK visa rules are definitely rigid.