Switch visa from Student Dependant to Tier 1(G) with in UK ?

[sam99]

Hi

I am in UK on student dependant visa for the past 14 months and my visa states "Student Dependant"

As per the new rules (March 2010)

"If you are in the United Kingdom and wish to stay as a highly skilled worker, you will need to be sure that you can switch into this category."

Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP)
Innovator
Fresh Talent: Working in Scotland Scheme
International Graduates Scheme (or Science and Engineering Graduates Scheme)
Postgraduate Doctor or Dentist
Student (under the Immigration Rules in force until March 2009)
Student Nurse
Student Re-sitting an Examination
Student Writing Up a Thesis;
Work Permit Holder
Businessperson
Self-Employed Lawyer
Writer, Composer or Artist
any other Tier 1 category
any Tier 2 category
any Tier 4 category
dependent partner of a Tier 4 migrant

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/worki ... s/#header1


Can I switch my visa to Tier 1 (G) within UK? Or do I still need to apply from my home country?

Please advice on this.

Thanks

[ursbunti]

u can switch according to new policy of march 2010 if u meet all other requiremenrts.

[sam99]

Thanks for ur response - ursbunti

Will i be taken as Dependent partner of a Tier 4 migrant or Student Dependant as my visa states " Student Dependent" or it does matter as both are same.

Can someone shed some light on this.

Thanks

[dima]

Hi

I am in UK on student dependant visa for the past 14 months and my visa states "Student Dependant"

As per the new rules (March 2010)

"If you are in the United Kingdom and wish to stay as a highly skilled worker, you will need to be sure that you can switch into this category."

Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP)
Innovator
Fresh Talent: Working in Scotland Scheme
International Graduates Scheme (or Science and Engineering Graduates Scheme)
Postgraduate Doctor or Dentist
Student (under the Immigration Rules in force until March 2009)
Student Nurse
Student Re-sitting an Examination
Student Writing Up a Thesis;
Work Permit Holder
Businessperson
Self-Employed Lawyer
Writer, Composer or Artist
any other Tier 1 category
any Tier 2 category
any Tier 4 category
dependent partner of a Tier 4 migrant

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/worki ... s/#header1


Can I switch my visa to Tier 1 (G) within UK? Or do I still need to apply from my home country?

Please advice on this.

Thanks

Is it that, as per this above list, can a tier1 partner dependent) visa holder apply for tier1 gen visa with in country?

[sam99]

Can moderators / Guru's / Senior members shed some light on this matter. Thanks