Yes she can switch from Tier 4 to Tier 2 Dependent with no consequences to her education (but she needs to inform her university of the change), and if you both eventually intend to settle, she should switch as soon as possible (as long as she is eligible, I'm not sure if you're married or applying as unmarried partners) in order to accrue residence required for settlement, since time spent under Tier 4 doesn't count toward the 5 year qualifying residence period for Indefinite Leave to Remain. I understand I can switch to tier 4 dependant visa without serving cooling period and this can be done within UK. A Tier 2 dependent can work freely and is not restricted to employers who are Tier 2 sponsors, nor does she require any kind of extra visa sponsorship. A Tier 4 Dependant Visa already allows you to work, so what is the true benefit of switching to a Tier 2 General Visa? Tier 4 Dependant visa or Student Dependant visa issued before March 2009; or Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme visa. That you very much for a detailed indication! Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. I am in the final year and she is a year below. It doesn't appear in any feeds, and anyone with a direct link to it will see a message like this one. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, Press J to jump to the feed. If she gets a T2 Dependent visa, she can work for (almost) any employer, all she needs to show is a valid BRP. Tier 4 visa holders may be eligible to switch from a Tier 4 to Tier 2 (General) visa where they satisfy the following criteria: Hi, My partner and I are currently studying on a Tier 4 General visa. The main benefit is that a Tier 2 General Visa allows you to build up time in the UK that can be used towards gaining Indefinite Leave to Remain - whereas a Tier 4 Dependent Visa does not. Sorry, this post was deleted by the person who originally posted it. May I clarify whether it is possible for the main applicant to complete the visa application and for the dependent to do their in the next few months or do they both have to be done simultaneously? My wife is on tier 4 student visa perusing masters from a London university.

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