switch: tier5 religious worker to tier2 minister of religion

[patelmehulp1234]

Hi all,

Currently I am under tier 5 religious worker which is temporary work visa which means I can extend the visa but can not apply for indefinite leave to remain under this category. is this right? or I still have option to apply under long residency of 10 year period?

if not then

Please can someone share their knowledge on if I can switch from
Tier 5 religious worker visa to tier 2 minister of religion while staying in UK.

the criteria says

You can also switch to a Tier 2 (General) visa if you’re:

a minister of religion, missionary or member of a religious order.

is it same as tier 5 religious worker and working as priest at hindu temple?.

or I have to go back to home country and apply again.

Thanks

DP

[CR001]

All visa categories count towards ILR based on long residence.

[patelmehulp1234]

many thanks for the reply,

i was going through the SET(O) form and have a question now,

does tier 5 religious worker comes under work permit holder category, if yes then it still allows the applicant to apply for ILR after 5 years residency

see 12B or 12C, page 76 and 77. I am a little confused between this two.

your reply is much appreciated.

thanks

DP

[CR001]

does tier 5 religious worker comes under work permit holder category, if yes then it still allows the applicant to apply for ILR after 5 years residency

Yes, but a Tier 2 Minister of Religion visa not a Tier 5 religious worker visa. Also assuming the rules don't change.