Switch from tier 4 to Tier 2

yogeeta75 · Post by **yogeeta75** » Wed May 22, 2013 12:27 pm

Hi, I have applied for Tier 4 extension in December 12 and as at today 22/05 has not received the decision. Biometrics was given in January.Called UKBA last week - they say application is in progress.I have not finished the 5year limit as well. Unfortunately my college licence got suspended 2 week ago .My problem is now I want to submit a Tier 2 application. I have a sponsor already willing to issue COS. Can i submit the Tier 2 application or should I have to wait for Tier 4 desision to come?

Post by **sheraz7** » Wed May 22, 2013 12:36 pm

If your tier 4 application is still in progress (undecided) then you cannot send fresh application rather can vary the grounds of existing application.

Post by **sheraz7** » Wed May 22, 2013 12:38 pm

For furher understanding you can refer to the following guideline:
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... iew=Binary

yogeeta75 · Post by **yogeeta75** » Wed May 22, 2013 12:49 pm

So cannot send a Tier 2 application?But due to college licence being suspended now will I get refused?appeal?or 60 days?
Your valuable advice please

Post by **sheraz7** » Wed May 22, 2013 1:14 pm

If your college licence is revoked. Then most probably you will get 60 days to find new licensed institute for study or otherwise leave the country within this time.

yogeeta75 · Post by **yogeeta75** » Wed May 22, 2013 1:22 pm

then in that 60days can I sen my Tier 2 application?

yogeeta75 · Post by **yogeeta75** » Wed May 22, 2013 1:24 pm

then my employer will have to do labour resident test?

Post by **sheraz7** » Wed May 22, 2013 2:01 pm

I think firstly you need to sort out your tier 4 application instead of mixing up with tier 2. The following UKBA guidance can be helpful:
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas ... s/changes/

yogeeta75 · Post by **yogeeta75** » Wed May 22, 2013 2:03 pm

Well i cant really do anything about the Tier 4 application - its beyond my control now. I think i will be better off thinking what to do next if anything good or bad happens

Post by **Greenie** » Wed May 22, 2013 7:34 pm

Do you have a UK degree?

safajnaseef · Post by **safajnaseef** » Fri May 24, 2013 10:33 am

yogeeta75 wrote:then in that 60days can I sen my Tier 2 application?

You cannot switch from Tier 4 to Tier 2, as you have not graduated yet ...

Only PhD student are allowed to switch to Tier 2 if they finish 12 months towards their study. Even if you were a PhD student, you won't be able switch to Tier 2 because your Tier 4 sponsor license has been revoked.

yogeeta75 · Post by **yogeeta75** » Wed May 29, 2013 2:42 pm

I have graduated already and all my paper works are in line to apply for Tier 2.

I was thinking the same, got to ask employer to do labour resident test. The college is now suspended not revoked and they are appealing now.

Syedmudassirraza · Post by **Syedmudassirraza** » Mon Aug 19, 2013 12:35 pm

Brother any update for your case because i am in same situation.

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Switch from tier 4 to Tier 2

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