To answer your question as to whether it is possible to vary a T1G application to SET(O), yes it is, i.e. according to my understanding of the rules. I don't however know the in's and out's of what's involved in the process as I haven't read the rules in detail. I can point you to the relevant UKBA...

OP, you may find the following thread interesting, though the general concensus is contrary to what's stated there: http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=123987 Depending on whether you require your passport for travel & what the current postal T1G application processing times are, o...

wpilr_nov12 wrote:Can you check your dates again, especially the exp of your current visa?

The visa expiry date is correct as 10 April 2013

Hi Members, I will be completing 4 Yrs 8 Months and need to plan for an Tier1 extension. Also the ILR is getting due in 3/4 months and shall apply for ILR when I complete 4 Yrs 11 months Can anyone suggest ways to avoid 2 application within a space of 4 months ? I could save atleast 4K. Date of Stam...