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switching from Tier 5 to spouse

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Darvesh
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switching from Tier 5 to spouse

Post by Darvesh » Wed May 17, 2017 1:35 pm

HI

Can someone clarify if one on Tier5 make in country application to spouse?

I'm on Tier5 and partner a BC. We have been married here in local registrar office.

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Re: switching from Tier 5 to spouse

Post by CR001 » Wed May 17, 2017 1:38 pm

Yes you can switch in the UK, either by post or in person.
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Re: switching from Tier 5 to spouse

Post by Darvesh » Wed May 17, 2017 2:04 pm

Thanks for your reply.

I called Homeoffice on 0300 123 2241 and lady said no incountry switching to spouse visa and one has to leave country and make application from home country

Please elaborate on it. Thanks

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Re: switching from Tier 5 to spouse

Post by CR001 » Wed May 17, 2017 2:35 pm

The call centre I believe is an agent and they are well known for giving the wrong information and take no responsibility for it

You can switch in country, you are not the first to do so and certainly won't be the last. You must switch before your current visa expires.
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