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Switching from HSMP Dependant to Tier1

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InUkOnHsmp
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Switching from HSMP Dependant to Tier1

Post by InUkOnHsmp » Wed Feb 25, 2009 12:37 pm

Hi All,

I have been in the UK since January 2008 on HSMP and my wife is on a HSMP dependant visa.

I have some queries about my wife switching from HSMP dependant to Tier1.

1) Is it possible? Or will she have to apply as a Fresh Tier1 applicant?
2) In either case, would she have to go back to India for applying for the visa, or can it be done from here?

I look forward to advice from people who might have had first hand experience of this issue.

Thanks and regards

Shaunking
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Post by Shaunking » Wed Feb 25, 2009 1:26 pm

Dependents of HSMP cannot apply for Tier1 or any sort of VISA being in UK. I think your wife would need to go back to India and apply a fresh Tier 1 Although I am not sure if her earnings (Being a dependent on HSMP) would be considered to fulfil the criteria.

InUkOnHsmp
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Post by InUkOnHsmp » Wed Feb 25, 2009 2:32 pm

Thanks for your response.

Can other people with similar experiences comment? Do you HAVE to go back to India for a fresh Tier1 application?

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nksg
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Post by nksg » Wed Feb 25, 2009 2:37 pm

Hello,

I agree with the previous post. Depends will have to apply from their home country for Tier 1 application.

Regards

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