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Visa change from Tier 2 Dependent to Tier 4 Student Visa

Only for UK Student Visas, formerly known as Tier 4 (General) student visa

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Visa change from Tier 2 Dependent to Tier 4 Student Visa

Post by Raviteja440 » Fri Sep 20, 2019 7:24 pm

Hi,

I am currently living in UK for almost 3 years as 'Tier 2 ICT - dependent. I Would like like to pursue PG next year in any UK Universities. Could anyone please answer the below questions ?

1. Can i switch from tier 2 ICT Dependent to Tier 4 Student Visa in UK Itself without going to Home country ?
2. Can my husband switch from his Tier 2 ICT visa to be my dependent after i changed my Visa to Tier 4 ? Can he make the switch here itself like me ? Is there any cooling period involved during these switches ?
3. Should i and My husband (with 3 Yr old kid) make the Visa change at the same time ? or can my husband do it little later ?
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Re: Visa change from Tier 2 Dependent to Tier 4 Student Visa

Post by sah10406 » Fri Sep 20, 2019 8:15 pm

Raviteja440 wrote: ↑
Fri Sep 20, 2019 7:24 pm
 1. Can i switch from tier 2 ICT Dependent to Tier 4 Student Visa in UK Itself without going to Home country ?
No.
Raviteja440 wrote: ↑
Fri Sep 20, 2019 7:24 pm
 2. Can my husband switch from his Tier 2 ICT visa to be my dependent after i changed my Visa to Tier 4 ? Can he make the switch here itself like me ?
Yes.
Raviteja440 wrote: ↑
Fri Sep 20, 2019 7:24 pm
 Is there any cooling period involved during these switches ?
No.
Raviteja440 wrote: ↑
Fri Sep 20, 2019 7:24 pm
 3. Should i and My husband (with 3 Yr old kid) make the Visa change at the same time ? or can my husband do it little later ?
He needs to do it later, after you have the Tier 4 visa.
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: Visa change from Tier 2 Dependent to Tier 4 Student Visa

Post by Raviteja440 » Sat Sep 21, 2019 9:16 am

Thanks for the reply. I have few follow up questions if that is ok?

1. Can you please provide any links/references to switch from Tier 2 ICT to Tier 4 Student Visa ? How long the Visa process would take and do i have to stay in my home country until i get the Visa ?

2.My Husband is currently is finishing 6 Years in UK by Next year. (1 year Tier 2 Ict Short term & 2 + 3 Years Ict Long Term. Is there a settlement route available for him as he is more than 5 Years in UK or does he have to look into 10 year Long route ?

3. if it is 10 years route. He is planning to stay as my dependent for 1 yr and return back on Tier 2 ICT to complete 10 years. Are there any issues with this planning ?

Please let us know.
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Re: Visa change from Tier 2 Dependent to Tier 4 Student Visa

Post by sah10406 » Sat Sep 21, 2019 9:20 am

Raviteja440 wrote: ↑
Sat Sep 21, 2019 9:16 am
 1. Can you please provide any links/references to switch from Tier 2 ICT to Tier 4 Student Visa ? How long the Visa process would take and do i have to stay in my home country until i get the Visa ?
You apply online in the normal way at gov.uk. Same website has the current processing times.

For individual advice about your Tier 4 application, the international student adviser at your university is the best source.

Your questions about settlement are not my area of expertise.
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: Visa change from Tier 2 Dependent to Tier 4 Student Visa

Post by Raviteja440 » Mon Sep 30, 2019 7:14 am

sah10406 wrote: ↑
Fri Sep 20, 2019 8:15 pm
Raviteja440 wrote: ↑
Fri Sep 20, 2019 7:24 pm
 1. Can i switch from tier 2 ICT Dependent to Tier 4 Student Visa in UK Itself without going to Home country ?
No.
-- could you please confirm if i cannot apply for tier 4 visa within UK? I have been reading some links and in tier 4 general guidance it state that i can apply with in uk as well?

https://www.gov.uk/tier-4-general-visa
Could you please reply who can and cannot apply within uk?
Raviteja440 wrote: ↑
Fri Sep 20, 2019 7:24 pm
 2. Can my husband switch from his Tier 2 ICT visa to be my dependent after i changed my Visa to Tier 4 ? Can he make the switch here itself like me ?
Yes.
Raviteja440 wrote: ↑
Fri Sep 20, 2019 7:24 pm
 Is there any cooling period involved during these switches ?
No.
Raviteja440 wrote: ↑
Fri Sep 20, 2019 7:24 pm
 3. Should i and My husband (with 3 Yr old kid) make the Visa change at the same time ? or can my husband do it little later ?
He needs to do it later, after you have the Tier 4 visa.
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Re: Visa change from Tier 2 Dependent to Tier 4 Student Visa

Post by CR001 » Mon Sep 30, 2019 7:26 am

Please do not tag your questions into other members topics.
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