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Can student switch within UK with valid leave

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RANA-ALI
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Can student switch within UK with valid leave

Post by RANA-ALI » Sun Feb 22, 2015 4:08 pm

Hi , im asking this question on behalf of my friend
Currently my friend is on student visa and its valid till june 2016, now he is getting married in uk ,
His question is
can he switch his visa category within Uk
Or he has to go back home then apply for spouse visa?
I ll be really thankful if any one could answer plz

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Re: Can student switch within UK with valid leave

Post by maniani » Sun Feb 22, 2015 5:30 pm

Yes he can switch.

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Re: Can student switch within UK with valid leave

Post by Casa » Sun Feb 22, 2015 7:32 pm

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Please don't send me PMs asking for immigration advice on posts that are on the open forum. If I haven't responded there, it's because I don't have the answer. I'm a moderator, not a legal professional.

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Re: Can student switch within UK with valid leave

Post by vinny » Sun Feb 22, 2015 11:37 pm

What's his spouse's status?
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Re: Can student switch within UK with valid leave

Post by RANA-ALI » Mon Feb 23, 2015 1:14 pm

Thanks every one for ur reply.
She has ILR , and both are working and
His fiance earning is over £18600 p/y.
Is there any other requirement they should look for

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Re: Can student switch within UK with valid leave

Post by Casa » Mon Feb 23, 2015 10:35 pm

Evidence that the relationship is genuine and that they intend to live together, with proof of adequate accommodation.
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