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See para 55 of the policy guidance.bym007 wrote:Hi,
What is the conditions around switching from T1 PSW dependant to T4 Student visa ?
Can this be applied from within UK, or does one have to return to home country to re-apply ?
From the guidance, there is not much to clarify, or perhaps I am not looking hard enough.
Many thanks for reading and replying.
Thanks for your quick reply, but sorry I could not find the suggested information in Para 55. Could you kindly give me the page number you are looking at? Many thanks once again.Greenie wrote:See para 55 of the policy guidance.bym007 wrote:Hi,
What is the conditions around switching from T1 PSW dependant to T4 Student visa ?
Can this be applied from within UK, or does one have to return to home country to re-apply ?
From the guidance, there is not much to clarify, or perhaps I am not looking hard enough.
Many thanks for reading and replying.
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... dance1.pdf
it is not possible to switch from tier 1 PSW dependent to T4 general student. The applicant would need to apply for entry clearance.
Page 8....bym007 wrote:Could you kindly give me the page number you are looking at?
Correct me if I am wrong here,Greenie wrote:See para 55 of the policy guidance.bym007 wrote:Hi,
What is the conditions around switching from T1 PSW dependant to T4 Student visa ?
Can this be applied from within UK, or does one have to return to home country to re-apply ?
From the guidance, there is not much to clarify, or perhaps I am not looking hard enough.
Many thanks for reading and replying.
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... dance1.pdf
it is not possible to switch from tier 1 PSW dependent to T4 general student. The applicant would need to apply for entry clearance.
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55. A person can apply under the Tier 4 (General) student category if he/she has, or was last 55. given, permission to stay in any of the following categories:
Tier 4 (General) Student,•
Tier 4 (Child) Student,•
Tier 1 (Post-study Work) Migrant,•
Tier 2 Migrant,•
Participant in the International Graduates Scheme (or its predecessor, the Science • and Engineering Graduates Scheme),
Participant in the Fresh Talent: Working in Scotland Scheme,•
Postgraduate Doctor or Dentist,•
Prospective Student,•
Student,•
Student Nurse,•
Student Re-sitting an Examination,•
Student Writing-Up a Thesis,•
Student Union Sabbatical Officer,
atical Officer, •
Work Permit HolderPar. 55. answers these questions.bym007 wrote:What is the conditions around switching from T1 PSW dependant to T4 Student visa ?
Can this be applied from within UK, or does one have to return to home country to re-apply ?
Simply put, if your current or last leave to remain is not on that list you can't switch to Tier 4 (General) student in-country; you'll have to apply for entry clearance (make an out-of-country application).bym007 wrote:Now where does it say that the above category people have to get entry clearance. To the best of my understanding, this para is clarifying that anyone in these categories can "apply" or switch to Tier 4.
Thanks for your reply. So from T1 PSW currently, its an in-country switch rather than out of the country visa application?ddb wrote:In your original post, you asked..Par. 55. answers these questions.bym007 wrote:What is the conditions around switching from T1 PSW dependant to T4 Student visa ?
Can this be applied from within UK, or does one have to return to home country to re-apply ?
P/S - the sub heading for Par. 55 is 'Who can switch into the Tier 4 (General) student category?'
Simply put, if your current or last leave to remain is not on that list you can't switch to Tier 4 (General) student in-country; you'll have to apply for entry clearance (make an out-of-country application).bym007 wrote:Now where does it say that the above category people have to get entry clearance. To the best of my understanding, this para is clarifying that anyone in these categories can "apply" or switch to Tier 4.
Also see (245ZX).
a person on tier 1 psw can switch in country as long as they meet the other requirements for leave to remain. A person with leave as a psw dependent as per your original question has to apply for entry clearance and cannot switch.bym007 wrote:Thanks for your reply. So from T1 PSW currently, its an in-country switch rather than out of the country visa application?ddb wrote:In your original post, you asked..Par. 55. answers these questions.bym007 wrote:What is the conditions around switching from T1 PSW dependant to T4 Student visa ?
Can this be applied from within UK, or does one have to return to home country to re-apply ?
P/S - the sub heading for Par. 55 is 'Who can switch into the Tier 4 (General) student category?'
Simply put, if your current or last leave to remain is not on that list you can't switch to Tier 4 (General) student in-country; you'll have to apply for entry clearance (make an out-of-country application).bym007 wrote:Now where does it say that the above category people have to get entry clearance. To the best of my understanding, this para is clarifying that anyone in these categories can "apply" or switch to Tier 4.
Also see (245ZX).