Tier 4 to Tier 2

[plpradeep]

hi All,

After completing a masters degree, is it required to get a job from SHORTAGE OCCUPATION List to get Tier 2? or a job with minimum salary is mentioned in codes of practice is enough?

thanks. Kindly confirm..

[CR001]

is it required to get a job from SHORTAGE OCCUPATION List to get Tier 2?

No.

Did you apply in time for a new Tier 4??

uk-tier-4-student-visas/masters-tier-4- ... l#p1527463

[plpradeep]

hi CR001,

I went back to India and applied from there. I'm currently pursuing my doctorate in the UK. I read on an article that after completing 12 months of PhD i can apply for Tier 2 jobs. Is it true? This is why i asked the question today about Shortage list. Please clarify.

[CR001]

https://www.gov.uk/tier-2-general/switch-to-this-visa

Eligibility
You must already be in the UK under any of the following visas or schemes:

Tier 1 visa
Tier 2 (Sportsperson) visa
Tier 2 (Minister of religion) visa
Tier 2 (Intra company Transfer) visa under the Immigration Rules in place before 6 April 2010 and you’re applying to change sponsor
Tier 4 visa - if you have an eligible qualification or you’ve done at least 12 months of a PhD