Tier 2 (Intra company transfer)
Evidence of an intra-company transfer
This page explains how you must prove that you have been working overseas for your sponsor, to support your application to Tier 2 (Intra company transfer) of the points-based system if asked to do so. We will give you 7 working days from the day we write to you to provide the required infromation.
You do not need to have worked in the same position for the full specified period:
- Long-term staff = 12 months experience;
- Short-term staff = 12 months experience;
- Graduate trainee = 3 months experience;
- Skills transfer = no previous experience required.
You must send us one of the following:
- payslips;
- personal bank or building society statements; or
- building society pass book.
Payslips
These should be either formal payslips or on company-headed paper. If payslips are not on headed paper or you only get online payslips, you must supply a letter from your sponsor. The letter must be on company-headed paper and must be signed by a senior official to confirm the authenticity of the payslips.
Payslips must cover the specified period as noted above. For example, if your payslips are monthly, you must provide each monthly payslip for the specified period.
Personal bank or building society statements covering the specified period before you apply
The personal bank or building society statements should clearly show:
- your name;
- the account number;
- the date of the statement;
- the financial institution's name and logo; and
- transactions by your sponsor covering the specified period.
The most recent statement must be dated within one month of your application.
If you want to send electronic bank statements from an online account, these must contain all of the details listed above. They must bear the official stamp of the bank on every page, or you must also provide a supporting letter from your bank, on company-headed paper, confirming the authenticity of the statements sent.
Building society pass book covering the specified period immediately before you apply
The building society pass book should clearly show:
- your name;
- the account number;
- the date of the statement;
- the financial institution's name and logo; and
- transactions by your sponsor covering the specified period.
You should send full contact details for each document supplied, as we may want to check your documents.
You should also send an explanation of the documents you have sent that may help us.