Intra-Company Transfers- Tier 2

Applying for an Intra-Company Transfer work permit allows non-citizens to work in a country in a specific role for a specific company for an agreed period. Intra-Company Transfers allow multi-national employers to transfer overseas employees to fill a specific position which they have been unable to fill from the local resident workforce. Depending on the country you are applying for, applications must be made either by the sponsoring company or employee themselves. For this type of a business visa cum permit candidates need to have been employed by the overseas branch of the company for a period of six months or more prior to the application and must demonstrate that the candidate has the relevant knowledge and experience to fulfil the role. An ICT visa application can be valid for a period of between one day and five years, depending on the length of time requested by the sponsoring company. Intra Company Transfers are not intended as a route to settlement and at the expiry of these working permits; applicants will be obliged to return to their home country.

Requirements

Employee history within the organisation
The employee for whom the ICT is being sought must have been employed by the overseas company for a period of six months or more prior to the application. Documentary evidence of this relationship must be produced before visas of this class can be issued.

Employer Requirements - Position
To be eligible for this visa service the position which the employer is seeking to fill must meet NVQ level 3 or above. Furthermore, if the candidate is a member of a specific profession they may be required to be registered with the appropriate governing body.

Employer Requirements - Education
The candidate must have one of the following.
Ø A relevant degree.
Ø A non-relevant degree and one year of experience.
Ø No degree and three years of relevant experience.

Benefits
The main benefit of this type of a subcategory business visa is that unlike a standard work permit, an employer does not need to demonstrate that the position has been advertised before applying for an Intra Company Transfer. Unlike the UK's Highly Skilled Migrant Programme or HSMP, now known as Tier 1, no points based assessment is required however, it will be required upon application to provide the reason for the transfer and to detail the duration for which the candidate is required.
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