Switching Visa Categories From Within The Uk

Switching Visa Categories from within the UK

What is switching visas?
What type of visas can you switch?
Requirements
How can Lumine Solictors help?

What is Switching Visas?

Switching’ is where an applicant with one type of leave to remain/visa category in the UK applies for leave to remain in the UK to seek stay under a different visa category. For example, Lumine Solicitors can assist you in switching from a student visa to a skilled worker visa.

What Type of Visas Can You Switch?

There are several types of visas you can switch from one type to another, depending on your circumstances. The following are a few examples:

Switching Into Work Visas e.g. innovator founder visa
Switching Into a Student Visa
Switching Into a Skilled Worker Visa
Switching into a Leave to Remain as A Family Member Of A British Citizen or Settled Person, e.g. spouse visa 5yr/10yr route

Requirements

The following are a few of the main requirements for switching from one visa type to another:

You must be in the UK when you apply, and your current visa must not have expired
You must meet the immigration rules for the visa you are applying for
You must have adhered to the rules and conditions of stay of your visa
You must not have breached the law while in the UK
You must not be on immigration bail

How Can Lumine Solicitors Help?

At Lumine Solicitors we can:

Confirm if your eligible to switch visas
Prepare and submit your visa switch application on your behalf
Handle any queries from the Home Office regarding your application
We can arrange your same-day service appointment with UK Visas and Immigration for the submission of your application at your convenience

For all immigration matters, Please do not hesitate to get in touch with Lumine solicitors020 3950 2246 or Contact Us HERE

We offer the dedicated support and advice you require from the very outset of your matter.