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CAN I SWITCH SUCCESFULLY TO STUDENT VISA FROM A WHM VISA

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CAN I SWITCH SUCCESFULLY TO STUDENT VISA FROM A WHM VISA

Post by kennyodu » Thu Oct 23, 2008 11:03 am

Hi,

I was issued a WHM visa this June and I am still unempolyed,i also got admission into a very good university for my masters this year,i defered the admission .

My problem is i want to switch the visa to a proper student visa so i can get my 2 year work permit afterwords and work as a professional cos with the WHM, its hard getting a job no matterhowhardi have tried .

Please if anyone has an advice for me please tell me cos my WHM extends to 2010 and i havent started working ,my masters starts for sept 2009 :(

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Post by vinny » Thu Oct 23, 2008 11:19 pm

Unfortunately, I don't think that you can switch within the UK (96 is not covered in 60(i)).
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Thanks Vinny,

Post by kennyodu » Fri Oct 24, 2008 10:24 am

I am willing to go back to my home country to reapply,my fear is i was just offered the WHM visa may this year , what are my chances of getting the students visa ,because i think its better i improve myself after all i informed them i will only be staying in the UK for 8 months.and i am thinking of changing the visa either in April or May against resumption. whats your advice for me :? ?

:D thanks so much vinny you are a life saver and i hope to get your response pretty soon.

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Post by vinny » Fri Oct 24, 2008 12:32 pm

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Thanks so much

Post by kennyodu » Fri Oct 24, 2008 1:26 pm

I have checked all the requirements and i exceed them , i guess if that is the criteria then my chances are high,but i need to fill the student entry clearance form before time.

Thanks for clarifying this things for :D me

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