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can we switch from tier 4 to Tier 5 withIN UK

Only for UK Tier 5 (Temporary work) points system
Also includes the Youth Mobility Scheme Tier 5

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can we switch from tier 4 to Tier 5 withIN UK

Post by stay order » Sat Oct 15, 2016 10:30 pm

Hi All,

Can we switch from Tier 4 to Tier 5 Government Exchange within the UK (LEAVE TO REMAIN)?

Please help

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Re: can we switch from tier 4 to Tier 5 withIN UK

Post by The Station Agent » Mon Oct 17, 2016 1:23 pm

You can only switch in-country to some categories of tier 5.

Which category are you looking to switch into?

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Re: can we switch from tier 4 to Tier 5 withIN UK

Post by CR001 » Mon Oct 17, 2016 1:50 pm

The Station Agent wrote:Which category are you looking to switch into?
stay order wrote:Hi All,

Can we switch from Tier 4 to Tier 5 Government Exchange within the UK (LEAVE TO REMAIN)?

Please help
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Re: can we switch from tier 4 to Tier 5 withIN UK

Post by The Station Agent » Mon Oct 17, 2016 2:05 pm

6. Switch to this visa

You can apply to change (‘switch’) to a Tier 5 (Temporary Worker - Government Authorised Exchange) visa.


You should apply before your current visa expires.

Eligibility

You can apply if you’re a:
student, whether studying, re-sitting an examination or writing a thesis
student union sabbatical officer
student nurse
postgraduate doctor or dentist
Tier 4 visa
sponsored researcher who came to the UK on a work permit and you want to continue in the same job with your sponsor

You must have completed a UK bachelor’s or master’s degree during your last grant of leave.

You must also have both of the following, whether you have the relevant qualifications or study time: 

a certificate of sponsorship reference number from your UK sponsor
£945 in savings in your bank account for 90 days before you apply, or confirmation from your sponsor that you will not claim public funds during your stay

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Re: can we switch from tier 4 to Tier 5 withIN UK

Post by stay order » Wed Oct 19, 2016 12:08 pm

Thanks all,

I passed one degree in my last visa (entry clearance), then I took two leaves for another course and now awaiting results. Can I swith in Tier 5 GEC?

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are dependants allowed on Tier 5 Government Auth scheme

Post by stay order » Sat Oct 22, 2016 1:16 pm

hi, i want to apply for Tier 5 Government authorised exchange scheme for 6 months. Can my dependants Wife and son apply from abroad as my dependant on this route for 6 months?

Also can I switch Tier 4 to tier 5 GEC WITHIN THE UK? or I have to get entry clearnce?

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