Simply the cost and inconvenience of a plane ticket, breaking my lease here, relocating (albeit temporarily) all over again. I just was hoping there'd be a way I could take care of it all from here in Glasgow.

Can't switch from Tourist visa to Tier-1 or Tier-2 within country. You will have to return to country of citizenship and apply for entry clearance.

Oh my god. There's absolutely no way to apply within? Even though I'm already here and am renting a place?

I'm an American who's been living in Glasgow for the last month, and I just applied to the University of Glasgow for a graduate program. I don't currently have anything more than a visiting visa. If I'm accepted, can I apply for Tier 4 from within the UK?

Wow. So it's virtually impossible to show up in the UK and then apply for a visa?

Right, but would is it possible to look for a job here in the UK, be offered one, and then have that employer file for my visa?

Hi all. I'm an American who's been in Glasgow since August 5th. I've rented a flat, and I'd like to live here indefinitely, but I'm currently here on a tourist visa. My question is this: can I apply for a Tier 2 visa from here in the UK if I am offered a job? I'm currently interviewing, and as I sai...

Also, if I am successfully able to procure a job offer (I've been interviewing already), would I be able to apply from within the UK for a Tier 2 visa?

Hi all. I'm an American who's been in Glasgow since August 5th. I've rented a flat, and I'd like to live here indefinitely, but I'm currently here on a tourist visa. My question is this: can I apply for a Tier 1 visa from here in the UK? As I said, I'm holding residence here on a 6-month lease, and ...