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Salahedinfahmy
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Switching from Tier 2 to spouse visa

Post by Salahedinfahmy » Sat May 20, 2017 7:57 pm

Hi all,
I am currently in a Tier 2 general visa and I looking to switch to spouse visa for more stability. I have a couple of questions regarding the process:
1- Will I have to repay the NHS health charge again in addition to the visa fees noting that I paid it already for 2.5 years (1.5 remaining) while applying to Tier 2 ?
2- Is there any way where I can keep my passport with me during the application? I don't want to stuck waiting for the 8 weeks possible processing time as I am not considering the premium service as an option.

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Re: Switching from Tier 2 to spouse visa

Post by Casa » Sat May 20, 2017 8:19 pm

Salahedinfahmy wrote:Hi all,
I am currently in a Tier 2 general visa and I looking to switch to spouse visa for more stability. I have a couple of questions regarding the process:
1- Will I have to repay the NHS health charge again in addition to the visa fees noting that I paid it already for 2.5 years (1.5 remaining) while applying to Tier 2 ? Yes, but you may get a partial refund.
2- Is there any way where I can keep my passport with me during the application? I don't want to stuck waiting for the 8 weeks possible processing time as I am not considering the premium service as an option. Your only option if you want to keep your passport is to apply through the PSC.

Thanks
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Re: Switching from Tier 2 to spouse visa

Post by taffet87 » Sat May 20, 2017 8:33 pm

Won't this lead to a reset of the 5 year period needed for ILR?
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Re: Switching from Tier 2 to spouse visa

Post by Casa » Sat May 20, 2017 8:52 pm

taffet87 wrote:Won't this lead to a reset of the 5 year period needed for ILR?
Indeed it will.
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