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PSW Dependant ---> Tier 4 Student Visa

Only for UK Student Visas, formerly known as Tier 4 (General) student visa

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PSW Dependant ---> Tier 4 Student Visa

Post by simple.but.honest » Wed Dec 15, 2010 5:17 pm

Hi everyone,

Could anyone tell me please, Can I switch my current leave to stay which is PSW Dependant to Tier 4 Student on behalf of my MSc (part-time) course within UK.

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Re: PSW Dependant ---> Tier 4 Student Visa

Post by geriatrix » Wed Dec 15, 2010 5:26 pm

simple.but.honest wrote:Can I switch my current leave to stay which is PSW Dependant to Tier 4 Student on behalf of my MSc (part-time) course within UK.
No.


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Re: PSW Dependant ---> Tier 4 Student Visa

Post by simple.but.honest » Wed Dec 15, 2010 5:55 pm

sushdmehta wrote:
simple.but.honest wrote:Can I switch my current leave to stay which is PSW Dependant to Tier 4 Student on behalf of my MSc (part-time) course within UK.
No.


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Can I switch in to the adult student category?
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You can switch in to the adult student category if you have, or were last given, permission to stay in the following categories:
post?study worker (tier 1);
skilled worker (tier 2 General);
intra-company transfer (tier 2);
minister of religion (tier 2);
child student (tier 4);
prospective student;
student;
student re-sitting an examination;
student nurses;
students writing up a thesis;
Student Union sabbatical officer;
work permit holder;
a postgraduate doctor or dentist;
participant in the Science and Engineering Graduates Scheme;
participant in the International Graduates Scheme;
participant in the Fresh Talent: Working in Scotland Scheme

this has been copied from here: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/study ... inside-uk/#

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Post by Greenie » Thu Dec 16, 2010 12:14 pm

You can't switch to tier 4 in country because you were not last given leave as a post study worker but as a dependent of a post study worker.

You also can't study a part time course on a tier 4 visa.

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