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Conversion to dependant visa while on a visitors visa

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farrukh
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Conversion to dependant visa while on a visitors visa

Post by farrukh » Thu Jan 20, 2011 11:43 am

hi there

I have a very specific query and hope someone might be able to help me. I am on a Tier 1 visa and going to complete my 5 years this October. I got engaged this year and now she is coming to UK for her PLAB exam. She got a visitors visa (PLAB) for 6 months.

I am planning to marry her here in the UK and would like to know that if she apply for my dependent visa, she has to go back or the visa can be changed while she is here?

Hope to hear from someone soon.

Cheers
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Greenie
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Post by Greenie » Thu Jan 20, 2011 1:00 pm

no she would have to return home and apply for entry clearance as your dependent. she can't switch in country.
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farrukh
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Post by farrukh » Sun Jan 23, 2011 11:14 am

hi there!

Thanks for you reply. If possible can somepone please send me a official link where it is said that she has to go back to convert the visa (you know have to convince her and the only way is offical website link :))

really appreciate your help guys.

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Post by vinny » Sun Jan 23, 2011 11:38 am

A visitor cannot switch as 319C(h) is not satisfied.
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rohitktm
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Post by rohitktm » Sun Jan 23, 2011 3:52 pm

Yes, your spouse has to go back. Forget about visitor visa. My wife has been studying her under her independent student visa. After completion of her studies, she went back for Tier 1 dependent visa. I know it is tough...but accept the truth.
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nks
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Post by nks » Sun Jan 23, 2011 5:52 pm

My wife came with me on her own Tier-1. If she is required to move to my dependent visa, will she also need to travel back to home country and apply from there?

TIA.
nks
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Post by push » Sun Jan 23, 2011 8:00 pm

nks wrote:My wife came with me on her own Tier-1. If she is required to move to my dependent visa, will she also need to travel back to home country and apply from there?

TIA.
nks
Yes
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push
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