switch to a tier 1 general visa. We know in the past, she has to apply in our country, rather than in UK. But it seems, according to the new policy published in Mar, 2010, any dependent partner of a student (see below) can switch within UK. I don't know if it is correct.
By the way, I got my student visa in 2007. At the time it was not called Tier 4 student. Are these two things exactly the same ? So, in this circumstance, is my wife able to apply for the tier 1 within UK?
Any one can make clear? Lots of thanks
Switching into this category is allowed if you currently hold leave in the following categories:
* Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP)
* Innovator
* Fresh Talent: Working in Scotland Scheme
* International Graduates Scheme (or Science and Engineering Graduates Scheme)
* Postgraduate Doctor or Dentist
* Student (under the Immigration Rules in force until March 2009)
* Student Nurse
* Student Re-sitting an Examination
* Student Writing Up a Thesis;
* Work Permit Holder
* Businessperson
* Self-Employed Lawyer
* Writer, Composer or Artist
* any other Tier 1 category
* any Tier 2 category
* any Tier 4 category
* dependent partner of a Tier 4 migrant
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/worki ... s/#header1