You can only switch from Tier 4 to Tier 2 if you have successfully completed and been awsrede a UK degree. Study Abroad programmes rarely lead to a qualification from the UK university so it will probably not benefit you unless you hold a UK degree already.

These timelines have all changed and as each case is individual you really can't base your application against others. Current timelines are quicker because of the new system but it is coming up to peak period. Please don't assume because someone on this board applied at the same time your visa ...

You say you've got a pre-tier 4 visa. I'm guessing this wasn't issued in 2010 unless you did an admin review in your home country. The old style visa wasn't being granted in 2010. Please check the guidance carefully. Whether it needs to be reported depends on when your visa was issued. You also don ...

it may be possible to do another Masters but you would have to justify to the institution why you need to do another programme at the same level. The UKBA usually see progression as a straightforward path through the different level of courses, but highly trusted sponsors can argue academic ...

If she's been informed her visa is being curtailed it's too late. She should have submitted a fresh application in the UK before this. She'll have to go home and apply for entry clearance.

Level 3 and 4 are not at degree level so may not be included in the cap. But you have to show academic progression on Tier 4 to stop people building residency by being long term students. There's no arbitrary visa, but if you apply for a discretionary visa you have to have a good reason. Building ...

The dates that should be calculated for the cap is as UKCISA advises. Your institution should only be including the periods of study and not the extra time granted at the beginning and end of your visa. You can refer to the policy guidance to see the extra time given according to the rules.