Tier 2 (Intra Company Transfer)
Sponsorship
This page explains how many points you need to get for sponsorship to be able to apply under the intra-company transfer category (Tier 2 Intra-company transfer) of the points-based system to work in the United Kingdom.
Full details of all requirements are in the immigration rules at paragraphs 245ZB - 245ZH of part 6A which you can find on the right of this page. You must read the policy guidance before you apply under this category. You can download the guidance and application form from the Applying section.
The points for sponsorship
The points available for sponsorship are:
| Attribute | Points available |
|---|---|
| Certificate of sponsorship | 30 |
You should confirm with your sponsor that they have put that you are an intra-company transferee on your certificate of sponsorship.
You will need to send evidence that you have worked overseas for the sponsoring organisation for at least the last six months before you apply.
If you are working for a sponsor who is a limited company, you must not own more than 10% of its shares.
See also
Terms explained
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Certificate of sponsorship
This is a virtual document (a unique reference number) that an organisation gives to migrants they want to employ, and that the migrant uses when applying.under the points-based system for coming to the United Kingdom to work, train or study. Also known as confirmation of acceptance for studies.