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Tier 2 ICT dependant switching to Tier 4 Student visa in UK

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Tier 2 ICT dependant switching to Tier 4 Student visa in UK

Post by dineshd » Fri Jan 15, 2016 12:38 pm

Hi All,

I'm currently in UK on Tier 2 ICT visa from August 2010 and applied for extention for another 3 years.

If my wife applies and joins a university for a course on her current dependant visa can she switch to Tier 4 (General) from UK rather than going to her home country in between her course.

Basically, Is there a way to get Tier 4 visa for Tier 2 ICT dependant from UK? I heard that it is possible for PG courses but not for UG courses. Is this true? What are the criterias for Tier 2 ICT dependants to apply for Tier 4 from UK.

Appreciate your valuable thoughts.

Thanks,

D Dinesh
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Re: Tier 2 ICT dependant switching to Tier 4 Student visa i

Post by Petaltop » Fri Jan 15, 2016 2:34 pm

dineshd wrote:
If my wife applies and joins a university for a course on her current dependant visa can she switch to Tier 4 (General) from UK rather than going to her home country in between her course.

https://www.gov.uk/tier-4-general-visa/ ... -this-visa
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Re: Tier 2 ICT dependant switching to Tier 4 Student visa i

Post by dineshd » Fri Jan 15, 2016 3:40 pm

Petaltop wrote:
dineshd wrote:
If my wife applies and joins a university for a course on her current dependant visa can she switch to Tier 4 (General) from UK rather than going to her home country in between her course.

https://www.gov.uk/tier-4-general-visa/ ... -this-visa
Is it a no???

I found this in Tier 4 visa guidance document;

You can apply under the Tier 4 (General) student category from inside the UK if
you currently have, or you were last given, permission to stay in any of the
following categories:
• Tier 4 (General) Student where your existing Tier 4 leave is
sponsored by:
 an HEI
 an overseas HEI: or
 an embedded college offering pathway courses
• Tier 4 (Child) Student,
• Tier 1 (Post-study Work) Migrant,
• Tier 2 Migrant,
• Participant in the International Graduates Scheme (or its
predecessor, the Science and Engineering Graduates Scheme),
• Participant in the Fresh Talent: Working in Scotland Scheme,
• Postgraduate Doctor or Dentist,
• Prospective Student,
• Student,
• Student Nurse,
• Student Re-sitting an Examination,
• Student Writing-Up a Thesis,
• Student union Sabbatical Officer,
• Work Permit Holder.

Do you know what is a prospective student?
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Re: Tier 2 ICT dependant switching to Tier 4 Student visa i

Post by sah10406 » Fri Jan 15, 2016 4:41 pm

dineshd wrote:Do you know what is a prospective student?
It is a type of visa, abolished a few years ago. She does not have an immigration status on that list, so she cannot make a Tier 4 application in the UK.

But given that you are applying for another 3 years' Tier 2 leave anyway, why is she wanting to switch to Tier 4, rather than extending as your dependant?
I do not give immigration advice. I refer you to Immigration Rules, guidance, other online content and to your sponsor.
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Re: Tier 2 ICT dependant switching to Tier 4 Student visa i

Post by dineshd » Fri Jan 15, 2016 4:51 pm

sah10406 wrote:
dineshd wrote:Do you know what is a prospective student?
It is a type of visa, abolished a few years ago. She does not have an immigration status on that list, so she cannot make a Tier 4 application in the UK.

But given that you are applying for another 3 years' Tier 2 leave anyway, why is she wanting to switch to Tier 4, rather than extending as your dependant?
She don't want to be dependent on a Tier 2 ICT because there is a chance that my employer doesn't have any projects in UK after 1 year so and it may impact her studies.
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Re: Tier 2 ICT dependant switching to Tier 4 Student visa i

Post by sah10406 » Fri Jan 15, 2016 4:53 pm

dineshd wrote:there is a chance that my employer doesn't have any projects in UK after 1 year so and it may impact her studies.
If that happens, she will need to make a Tier 4 application in her home country.
I do not give immigration advice. I refer you to Immigration Rules, guidance, other online content and to your sponsor.
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Re: Tier 2 ICT dependant switching to Tier 4 Student visa i

Post by dineshd » Sat Jan 23, 2016 9:33 pm

sah10406 wrote:
dineshd wrote:there is a chance that my employer doesn't have any projects in UK after 1 year so and it may impact her studies.
If that happens, she will need to make a Tier 4 application in her home country.
Thanks sah. That leaves me with another question. Are Tier 4 dependants eligible on Tier 4 student visa only for Post Graduate course and not Under graduate courses?

Appreciate your quick response on this.

Thanks,
D Dinesh D
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Re: Tier 2 ICT dependant switching to Tier 4 Student visa i

Post by sah10406 » Sat Jan 23, 2016 10:24 pm

dineshd wrote:Are Tier 4 dependants eligible on Tier 4 student visa only for Post Graduate course and not Under graduate courses?
No, that is not correct. Where are you getting that idea?
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Re: Tier 2 ICT dependant switching to Tier 4 Student visa i

Post by kravikanth » Sat Feb 13, 2016 5:19 pm

Hi,

I am on Tier 2 ICT long term visa valid for a year and my wife is on dependant visa. She wants to change her visa to tier 4 student visa to take further studies( a 2 year course). My queries,
1. if her application is accepted, will the dependant visa be cancelled
2. if her application is rejected will the dependant visa be cancelled
3. Will any of the above have any impact on my visa status.
4. Should I inform my company that my wife is applying for T4 visa in advance.

Thx.

Regards,
Ravi
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Re: Tier 2 ICT dependant switching to Tier 4 Student visa i

Post by CR001 » Sat Feb 13, 2016 6:10 pm

kravikanth wrote:Hi,

I am on Tier 2 ICT long term visa valid for a year and my wife is on dependant visa. She wants to change her visa to tier 4 student visa to take further studies( a 2 year course). My queries,
1. if her application is accepted, will the dependant visa be cancelled Yes, her PBS Dep visa will be cancelled.
2. if her application is rejected will the dependant visa be cancelled No it won't
3. Will any of the above have any impact on my visa status. No
4. Should I inform my company that my wife is applying for T4 visa in advance. No. She is not dependent on them.

Thx.

Regards,
Ravi
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Re: Tier 2 ICT dependant switching to Tier 4 Student visa i

Post by kravikanth » Mon Feb 15, 2016 6:30 pm

Many thanks

Regards
Ravi
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