studentDepdent wrote:Hi all,
I am student dependent and I want to switch into Tier1. As per my knowledge Tier4 dependents can switch to Tier1 but I have visa before tier system. Few people says that as I am not in tier4 because my visa is not stamped under point based tier system so i need to go back to my home country to switch while few says that I can switch while in the UK.
I am confused that we stand, in tier4 or simple student?
Any expert advice will be appreciated.
Student dependant is not mentioned below, whereas Tier 4 Dependant is mentioned.
The immigration categories from which you can switch into the highly skilled worker category
If you are in the United Kingdom and wish to stay as a highly skilled worker, you will need to be sure that you can switch into this category.
Switching into this category is allowed if you currently hold leave in the following categories:
Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP)
Innovator
Fresh Talent: Working in Scotland Scheme
International Graduates Scheme (or Science and Engineering Graduates Scheme)
Postgraduate Doctor or Dentist
Student (under the Immigration Rules in force until March 2009)
Student Nurse
Student Re-sitting an Examination
Student Writing Up a Thesis;
Work Permit Holder
Businessperson
Self-Employed Lawyer
Writer, Composer or Artist
any other Tier 1 category
any Tier 2 category
any Tier 4 category
dependent partner of a Tier 4 migrant
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/worki ... s/#header1
