From Tier 2 to Tier4

[kontakenty]

Hi guys,
I am currently on a Tier 2 visa, and thinking of doing another Master's degree. I already have a Master's degree, but the other one I am interested in is completely different. Will that be allowed? I heard that immigration rules state that you have to apply for a higher degree than what you currently have. Is this true? So in my case, I would have to do a Phd, and not a Master's degree?

Also are students on Tier 4 visa not allowed to work part time?

Thanks.

[sah10406]

I already have a Master's degree, but the other one I am interested in is completely different. Will that be allowed? I heard that immigration rules state that you have to apply for a higher degree than what you currently have. Is this true? So in my case, I would have to do a Phd, and not a Master's degree?

In order to apply in the UK, the CAS would need to confirm that the new studies show academic progression from your previous studies with a Tier 4 or student visa. Whether your second Masters would be seens as academic progression on the previous one is a question for the potential Tier 4 sponsor.

If they do not consider it academic progression, they may still be happy to sponsor you, but you would need to apply in your home country not in the UK.

[kontakenty]

Why do I need to apply from my home country if I am here legally? I rarely ever go to Egypt. Why can I not apply from here?

[sah10406]

Why do I need to apply from my home country if I am here legally? I rarely ever go to Egypt. Why can I not apply from here?

To apply in the UK, the CAS must confirm academic progression. See my previous reply and the Tier 4 Policy Guidance, paragraphs 331 to 354.