Can my Partner on Tier 1 PSW switch to my Tier 2 Dependent

odconsultant · Post by **odconsultant** » Wed Jul 17, 2013 4:33 pm

Hi,

I got my Tier 2 General visa in February this year which expires in January 2016. My partner is on Tier 1 Post study work visa and his visa expires in November this year.

I have been reading guidance but couldn't find anything on this situation. Can my partner apply from UK and what are the requirements. I have already got the visa so can my partner switch to becoming my dependent?

Your advice on this is greatly appreciated as we are running out of time and need show bank statement as well.

Regards

raynold · Post by **raynold** » Wed Jul 17, 2013 5:20 pm

Your partner can shift to dependent visa but have to return to his home country and apply from there.

odconsultant · Post by **odconsultant** » Wed Jul 17, 2013 8:05 pm

Thanks for responding. Please can you send me guidance on this I couldn't find anything online that said this . A link on ukba's website would be helpful

raynold · Post by **raynold** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 1:42 am

"If you are the family member of a Tier 1, 2, or 5 migrant, you can apply in the UK if you have previously held leave as the dependant of any Tier applicant. A family member who has or last had entry clearance or leave to remain as the partner of a person who had leave under another category and who has since been granted, or is, at the same time, being granted leave to remain as a relevant Points Based System migrant"
This is clear indication that if you are not in any kind of dependent categories (tier1, t2 or t4), you will not be able to apply within UK. According to this guidance, if you are not on the right platform to apply within the UK you must have to apply from outside. read the policy guidance. Everything i quoted from the guidance.

odconsultant · Post by **odconsultant** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 3:57 pm

Thanks very much. This is helpful.

What are maintenance requirements if dependents are applying from outside of UK.

Will he need to show his own bank statement back home or will I be able to show the amount of £600 for the dependents? Will my partner use my UK bank statement or will he need to maintain this amount in his account back home?

Thanks

Post by **manci** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 7:43 pm

raynold wrote:Your partner can shift to dependent visa but have to return to his home country and apply from there.

Read also Immigration Rule 319C (and in particular 319C(c)(iii)) as to other requirements to satisfy
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/polic ... 1migrants/

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Can my Partner on Tier 1 PSW switch to my Tier 2 Dependent

Can my Partner on Tier 1 PSW switch to my Tier 2 Dependent