sushdmehta wrote:See also The immigration categories from which you can switch into the post-study worker category.

I assume it's only the last visa I'm holding which is important, am I right?

Hello Everyone, I was holding a student visa for my studies (from 2006), and my PhD finished (the actual experimental work) on Dec 2009. I applied for Tier2 visa in the same institute to do a postdoc for one year. Tier 2 expired last Feb and I couldn't extend or switch it to Tier 1 General,so the on...

Vary your application . It seems it's possible, but the problem may be the date of application as "Specified application forms and procedures " says " The application date remain the date of original application and not the date of variation", on that date I did not hold the deg...

Dear All, My question is related to a difficult situation that I'm experiencing and it may seem a bit weird, but I'm sure your comments would be very helpful. I'm intending to apply for Tier 1 before the 5th April deadline. I have all the documents except my degree which will be ready (university le...

Dear All, I've posted the same question few days ago, but have not been able to find a proper answer. It's a very tricky situation and I appreciate your experience and advice. The problem: My Tier2 visa expires on 17th of Feb, and I want to switch to Tier 1 (General). I want to claim points for My ...

Dear All, I've posted the same question few days ago, but have not been able to find a proper answer. It's a very tricky situation and I appreciate your experience and advice. The problem: My Tier2 visa expires on 17th of Feb, and I want to switch to Tier 1 (General). I want to claim points for My P...

Please see this If your qualification has a significant research bias If you are claiming points for a qualification with a significant research bias (for example a doctorate) you may be unable to provide an academic transcript. Where the original certificate of award is not available, we will acce...

Hi I submitted my out-of-country tier 1 application on 3rd dec, since i did not have the degree certificate I provided them academic reference letter and academic transcript. In January I received my degree certificate and I called BHC and informed them about the same, when I asked them if I can su...

Only documents submitted with your application will be considered. You will not be able to submit documents after you have completed your application at the visa application centre. The visa application centre will not accept applications and supporting documents sent by mail or courier. Does this ...

Hello Everyone, This question had been raised before in this forum with some variations, but not sure if the answers apply to me as well. My Tier2 visa expires on 17th of Feb, and I want to switch to Tier 1 (General). I want to claim points for My PhD degree. I did my defence few weeks ago and I'm w...

Thanks Natita for your reply. I was only afraid if there is any inquiry by home office via my national insurance number to see if there is any record for the tax and income. "Good character" is a good point and I was going to declare it anyway. Do you think it would be any problem in futur...

Hi Everyone, I'm going to switch my Tier 2 to Tier 1 in Feb, and I'm going to claim points (previous earnings) for a combination of part-time job that I did for a company in Iran and a salaried full-time job here in the UK. I'm going to use my bank statements and a letter from company (from Iran) a...