Help Tier 5 (youth mobility) to Tier 2 General

[turnerj]

Hi,

I'm on a Tier 5 (Youth Mobility Scheme) visa and would like to apply for a Tier 2 (general up to 3 years) visa WITHIN the UK. Is this possible? I am currently working for a company who is willing to sponsor me.I've had conflicting responses that I'm unable to switch from my Tier 5 to the Tier 2 dependant within the UK and must return to my home country.

My current visa expires 26th March 2018, am I able to go home attend the appointment for my tier 2 visa before my current visa expires and await the outcome while still living I the UK? Or can I apply from the UK and not have to go home.

In the Tier 5 guidance it says you can't switch to another visa but in the Tier 2 it says you can switch to this visa as long as you're not a visitor, student or temporary admin visas.

If anyone can provide some clarity or has applied under the same circumstances your help would be much appreciated.

[CR001]

Hi,

I'm on a Tier 5 (Youth Mobility Scheme) visa and would like to apply for a Tier 2 (general up to 3 years) visa WITHIN the UK. Is this possible? I am currently working for a company who is willing to sponsor me.I've had conflicting responses that I'm unable to switch from my Tier 5 to the Tier 2 dependant within the UK and must return to my home country. No, you cannot 'switch' within the UK. You have to apply from your home country.

My current visa expires 26th March 2018, am I able to go home attend the appointment for my tier 2 visa before my current visa expires and await the outcome while still living I the UK? Or can I apply from the UK and not have to go home. You have to submit your passport when you apply so you won't be able to travel. Also, the visa is a 30 day vignette in your passport.

In the Tier 5 guidance it says you can't switch to another visa but in the Tier 2 it says you can switch to this visa as long as you're not a visitor, student or temporary admin visas. You can only switch to Tier 2 if you hold Tier 1 or Tiere 4. Tier 5 does not qualify to switch within the UK.

If anyone can provide some clarity or has applied under the same circumstances your help would be much appreciated.

Your employer will also have to complete the full and proper RLMT process to prove you are not 'pre-selected'.

[sah10406]

I'm on a Tier 5 (Youth Mobility Scheme) visa and would like to apply for a Tier 2 (general up to 3 years) visa WITHIN the UK. Is this possible?

No. See https://www.gov.uk/tier-2-general/switch-to-this-visa

In the Tier 5 guidance it says you can't switch to another visa but in the Tier 2 it says you can switch to this visa as long as you're not a visitor, student or temporary admin visas.

I think you must be looking at guidance about something else. The Immigration Rules are very clear that someone with Tier 5 Youth Mobility cannot switch to Tier 2, and that someone with a Tier 4 (student) visa is one of the view people who *can*. The Tier 2 Policy Guidance for applicants explains this in the section on "Switching", pages 17-19.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... r-2-worker

[turnerj]

Can I apply for a tier 2 working visa while my tier 5 is still valid or do I have to wait until it expires?

Thank you so much for your help

[sah10406]

Can I apply for a tier 2 working visa while my tier 5 is still valid

Yes.