I am a little confused now.
Switching in to the dependant route
This page explains the circumstances in which you can apply for permission to stay here as the dependant of someone who is already here in the highly skilled worker category (Tier 1 General) without having to leave the United Kingdom and apply for entry clearance (permission to come to the United Kingdom).
How you can switch in to the dependant route
You can apply for permission to stay here as the dependant of a highly skilled worker without having to leave the United Kingdom and apply for entry clearance if your last grant of entry clearance or permission to stay here was as the partner or child of:
an innovator;
a participant in the Fresh Talent: Working in Scotland Scheme;
a participant in the International Graduates Scheme (or the previous Science and Engineering Graduates Scheme);
a postgraduate doctor or dentist,
a student;
a student nurse;
a student re-sitting an examination;
a student writing up a thesis; or
a work permit holder.
According to the link (text from the link quoted above), only people who are currently in the UK as partners of certain categories (like a point based migrant) are allowed to switch.
My husband is not my dependent currently but on a Tier 2 visa. Would him changing his visa to that of a Tier 1 dependent be considered as switching?
So can he atleast change his visa status after going to his home country?
I am getting worried now.