Can a work permit holder's dependent switch to Tier 1? Help!

[tapindersingh]

I moved to UK initially in Jan 2003 as a student. Got work permit in June 2007. I am a work permit holder in UK since June 2007 and it is valid until june 2012.

My wife initially came to UK in Sep 2002 as a student, she did PG diploma in computing from Liverpool University and is dependent on my visa since june 2007.

We want to get her visa changed to Tier 1 (HSMP) and I want to be a dependent on her. The questions I have are:

1) Can she apply for tier 1 from UK itself without going back to home country? She qualifies with 80 points.

2) Will I need to go back to our home country to apply as a dependent?

3) We are planning to apply for her tier 1 visa and once it is approved only then I will apply to be her dependent. This is to ensure that atleast my work permit is there and we can use my wok permit as a safety net even if tier 1 is not granted to her.

Please advice and if you want more information. Please ask!

Thank you in advance.

[tapindersingh]

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[WoodieG]

Here's an idea, go and read the guidance notes.
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[touk]

No, She has to go back to her home country to get her Visa. Its clearly given in Home Office website about various categories that can switch in-country. Take a look!!