switchin from Dependent Tier-1 to Tier-2 ?

[hari606]

Hi friends,
My present situation is I am on Dependent Tier-1 general of my husband visa ( he is on Tier-1 General Visa) . Our visa expiring in January 2013 and my husband cannot extend it .
I have full-time job and my current employer ready to give Tier-2 sponsorship visa ( A rated NHS Employer) , I am bit confused whether I can apply when I am in united kingdom
or has go back India ( from where I am) and apply for entry clearance?!

According to http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas ... igibility/ guideline first point say '' any Tier 1 category'' but is this includes Dependent as well?
I mean can I switch Tier-1 ( General) Dependent to Tier-2 visa( general) ?

Friends , kindly give your valuable information regarding this matter so that I could prepare.

[Greenie]

A dependent of a tier 1 migrant is not a tier 1 migrant. You will have to apply for entry clearance from India. Your employer will need to issue a restricted cos and will have to undertake the RLMT unless your job is on the shortage occupation list. Your husband will also need to return home to apply for a dependent visa.

[hari606]

A dependent of a tier 1 migrant is not a tier 1 migrant. You will have to apply for entry clearance from India. Your employer will need to issue a restricted cos and will have to undertake the RLMT unless your job is on the shortage occupation list. Your husband will also need to return home to apply for a dependent visa.

Thanks very much, Anyway my job is under shortage occupation list ( SOC code 2211 ) specialty doctor ( obstetrics and gynaecology)