Hello @Greenie and @Vinny, thank you for your responses. I have found them really helpful but unfortunately my visa application has been refused and here is the reason for refusal: Dependants of a Tier 4 (General) applicant must have, or have last been granted, entry clearance, leave to enter or rem...

Please somebody tell me Which form should I use? and Where should I send it?

As I already mentioned above my partner got tier 4 visa and I have PSW. And I want to switch to Tier-4 dependent from inside the UK.

I think it is FLR(O) FLR(O) application form says that "dependants can apply with main applicant" but here I am trying to be the dependent of my girlfriend who already got visa for tier-4 student (she is doing masters in university). The form also says that Dependant of a person who has l...

vinny wrote:See also changes and If your dependants are already in the UK.

Thank you for your prompt reply.
My main doubt is that the application form says "This form is for use outside the UK only". So which form should I use then?

Hello everybody.

I would like to know if there is any way to switch from PSW to Tier-4 dependent from inside the UK?

I am on PSW and my girlfriend is on Tier-4 student.

could someone please guide me here.
Is it possible to apply from inside the UK? how?
Is it OK to have the maintenance fund in my account (going to be dependent)?

You can only apply from outside the UK. You would need a paper-trail of evidence (as defined in the application guidance) to show that you have been living together in an interpersonal relationship akin to marriage for the preceding two years. Thank you for your response. Could you please tell me w...

I am currently on PSW visa and my girl friend recently switched to Tier 4 Student (Masters). We are together for almost 3 years now. So I would like to know if I can become her dependent as an unmarried partner? As we are both in the UK at the moment, I would like to know if I can apply from inside ...