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Switch from Tier 5 (YMs) to Tier 4

Only for UK Student Visas, formerly known as Tier 4 (General) student visa

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looma18
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Switch from Tier 5 (YMs) to Tier 4

Post by looma18 » Mon Jan 27, 2014 4:27 pm

Hi guys.

I'm currently on a Tier 5 YMS visa which ends in September. I'm looking to switch into Tier 4 for this upcoming September and applying to graduate programs as we speak.

On the UKBA guidance it says that work permit holders are allowed to switch into Tier 4 whilst they're still in the UK. However, it doesn't explicity state Tier 5...Can anyone please provide guidance on this?

Thanks! :D
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Greenie
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Re: Switch from Tier 5 (YMs) to Tier 4

Post by Greenie » Mon Jan 27, 2014 6:20 pm

A 'work permit holder' is a specific category of migrant who have been issued leave on the basis of a work permit- an old visa category that is now closed. Work permit holder is not a generic term for a migrant with a work based visa such as tier 5. Tier 5 is not mentioned in the categories of persons who can switch in country because it is not possible to switch. You will need to make your application from your home country.
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looma18
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Re: Switch from Tier 5 (YMs) to Tier 4

Post by looma18 » Mon Jan 27, 2014 11:29 pm

Thanks for the clarification, that's what I figured that I'd have to return to my home country anyways.
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