What does Tier 2 intra company transfer mean?

A Tier 2 Intra Company Transfer Visa (ICT) allows a candidate to transfer to the UK from an overseas branch of a UK company in order to undertake work on a specific project.

How does an intra company transfer visa work?

A Tier 2 Intra Company Transfer Visa (ICT) allows a candidate to transfer to the UK from an overseas branch of a UK company in order to undertake work on a specific project. The Intra Company Transfer category places strong emphasis on the employer being able to demonstrate that the salary for…

Can you apply for a Tier 2 transfer visa?

You can apply to alter your current valid Representative of a Foreign Business visa into Tier 2 Intra-Company Transfer Visa (Long-Term Staff subcategory), without having to leave the UK. This is possible only if this will mean working for the same sponsor.

How long does it take to get a Tier 2 ICT visa?

For an application to switch into/extend a Tier 2 ICT visa it takes up to 8 weeks to get a decision, if using the priority service the processing time is up to 10 weeks, while if using the premium service you’ll get the decision in the day you apply.

How to apply for a Tier 2 intra company transfer visa?

This is possible only if the reason you’re expecting to remain in the UK is to continue working for the same sponsor. To apply for an extension or change in the job position in Tier 2 Intra-Company Transfer visa category, you have to use the online application service of the Home Office.

Do you need a Tier 2 visa to move to the UK?

This may be an easier and faster route than the Tier 2 General visa to transfer existing staff to the UK. The worker must have a confirmed UK job and a certificate of sponsorship from their employer, who must hold a valid Tier 2 intra-company transfer sponsorship licence .

How long can you stay in the UK with an intra company transfer visa?

You can stay in the UK with an Intra-company Transfer visa for whichever is shorter of: The maximum total stay allowed for an Intra-company Transfer visa is: 5 years in any 6 year period if you’re paid less than £73,900 a year 9 years in any 10 year period if you’re paid £73,900 a year or more

How to apply for intra company VISA UK?

To qualify for an Intra-company visa, you must: be an existing employee of an organisation that’s been approved by the Home Office as a sponsor have a ‘certificate of sponsorship’ from your employer with information about the role you’ve been offered in the UK