Advise on tier 4 (ACCA) switching to tier 2

[Sonu143]

Hello guys

I need your expert advise on an issue of switching tier 4 visa to tier 2 visa.

The scenario is that I have gained a UK bachelors degree in 2012 and then I was on PSW until Aug 2014. From Aug 2014 to April 2017 I am on a tier 4 visa pursuing ACCA. I have just left with 4 more papers to complete the qualification. However, I have been offered a role as an assistant accountant with a firm who has a sponsorship license.

I just wanted to know if a RLMT would be required to apply for switching the visa to tier 2? Or is it not required as I have been continously in the UK since I gained my bachelors degree back in 2012.

I also have the option of completing a thesis and getting bachelor in applied accounting from Oxford Brookes university.

I want to switch it now which is like 10 months before my tier 4 visa expires is that okay to do so?

I would be very grateful if you could please provide your expert advise on the above matters in order to switch to tier 2 visa.

Many thanks in advance.

Regards

[iworker]

in my opinion, rlmt neded, restricted cos, apply from home country,

[Frontier Mole]

And in order to apply for an accountant role under tier 2 you have to be fully qualified. Completing ACCA papers does not meet the SOC.

[Sonu143]

Thanks for your helpful advises.

However, I have read in one of the discussions that if you have been continuously in the UK since you had the degree then it is not a problem being on tier 4 ACCA student as we can get exemption from RLMT because of the graduation degree gained previously.

[iworker]

so u already know u are exempt from rlmt.

[Frontier Mole]

You are missing the point. RLMT exempt or not you don't qualify for the accountant SOC.

You are not qualified.