I have just switched from IGS to Tier 2 General visa. Would the time spent on IGS visa be counted towards the five-year requirement for permanent residence?
No. Any time spent on a student visa or IGS or FT: WISS would not count towards the five-year requirement for indefinite leave to remain on the basis of either Tier 1 or Tier 2. You have to complete five years on your Tier 2 status to qualify for ILR. Or if you complete 10 years lawful and continuous residence in total in the UK then you can apply for permanent residence on the basis of 10 years long residence in the UK. Question: I am on a Fresh talent visa and now have got a job offer from a UK based company. Do they require advertising the vacancy to seek applications from resident workers? The visa that I have got on my passport says resident permit. Does that mean that I would be considered as resident worker? Answer: If the position is not on the shortage occupation list, your prospective employer is required to advertise the vacancy in the approved manner, and wait for 14 days for responses. It does not really matter whether you are already working for the company or whether you
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