student switch to t5 and t5 switch to t2

[shahbazali]

1- can a tier 4 student switch to T5 visa without going back home.
2- Can a tier 5 visa holder switch to tier 2 within UK with the same sponser


thanks

[shahbazali]

one more thing to be added. in my question it is specially for tier 5 Religious Minister visa

thanks

[The Station Agent]

Switching is not allowed in or out of the religious worker category, according to UKBA website:

"If you are a member of a religious order and studying for a qualification, a formal full-time course of study or training in an academic institution not looked after by the order, you should apply under the student category (Tier 4).

Teachers working in schools not looked after by their order must apply as a teacher under the sponsored skilled worker category of tier 2. See the sponsored skilled worker category for more information.

If your main reason for coming to the UK is to do preaching and pastoral work, you should apply under the minister or religion category of tier 2. See the minister of religion category for more information.

Switching is not allowed in or out of the religious worker category.