Tier 1 (PSW) to Tier 4

[megasummer]

Hi there

I am doing PhD and my visa status is tier 1 (Post-study work). It will be expired this month. So I am planning to apply tier 4 student visa. I have finished 1 year of my PhD. So if I apply for tier 4 student visa, do I need to apply as a initial applicantion or application for a further period (stated on the tier 4 application form section L4)?

Would you please help me regarding this matter as soon as possible.

Thanks.

Summer

[Greenie]

Initial application. Note you do not qualify for the reduced maintenance level as an established student even though you are a year into your course because you don't currently have leave as a student or under tier 4

[megasummer]

Thanks for reply.

But I got the CAS letter stating " We have assessed the student's ability to continue with his course on the basis of his academic progress to date"

If I am going to apply as a initial application do I need to change the CAS letter as it mentioned to continue with the course.

It would be a great help if you please help me with an right information.


Regards

Summer

[Greenie]

No. The question on the form is about whether you are making an initial tier 4 application- i.e. Switching from another category or whether you are making a subsequent application and if so whether you qualify for the reduced maintenance level. The fact that you have already started your course whilst on tier 1 psw is not material.

[megasummer]

Dear Greenie

So do I need to submit my previouse educational qualification with initial application? Although my CAS letter haven't mentioned anything.

Many thanks

Summer

[Greenie]

Dear Greenie

So do I need to submit my previouse educational qualification with initial application? Although my CAS letter haven't mentioned anything.

Many thanks

Summer

No. See paragraph 100 of the [/url=http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... dance1.pdf]Policy Guidance

[megasummer]

Many thanks for your guidence.

Summer