Can Tier 4 students switch to Tier 2?

If you currently hold a tier 4 visa, you can switch to a tier 2 (general) visa if you have an eligible qualification, will complete your course in three months, or you’ve done at least 12 months of a Ph. D. In addition, dependant partners of those with a tier 4 visas can also apply.

How long does it take to switch from Tier 4 to Tier 2?

Most Tier 4 visas have an extra 4 months after the formal course end date — what the Home Office calls the “post-study period” — so this gives most people 7 months to obtain a CoS and make a Tier 2 application.

Is it possible to stay in UK after Chevening?

Can I apply for the Graduate route visa and stay in the UK at the end of my course? No, Chevening Scholars cannot apply for a Graduate route visa. When you accept a Chevening Award, you agree to return home for two years at the end of your scholarship.

What happens if you don’t return after Chevening?

a) You must comply with the Chevening travel policy when booking your flights to and from the UK. If you do not, you may lose the entitlement to have your flight costs covered by Chevening. b) Flights back to your home country must be booked at least two months before your award ends, if not sooner.

How do I change my Tier 4 dependent visa to Tier 2?

Yes, you can switch from a Tier 4 Dependent Visa to a Tier 2 General Visa. You will, of course, need to meet the eligibility criteria for the new visa route, but as long as you do, there is no reason that you cannot switch from a Tier 4 Dependent Visa to a Tier 2 General Visa.

Do I have to go back to my country after Chevening Scholarship?

It’s right there in the Terms & Conditions – scholarships , paragraph 13(b): If you do not remain at home for two years following completion of your Scholarship, this will be treated as a breach of a Scholarship condition and you will be liable to pay back all monies paid to you during the course of your Scholarship.

Can I working in UK after Chevening Scholarship?

You can work full-time for that period once your course has officially ended. Please note that you will not be in receipt of a monthly stipend from Chevening after your course ends so you should ensure that you have the personal funds or sufficient income for that period.

Does Chevening pay MBA?

You are offered an award to study an MBA. The Chevening contribution to the tuition fee is capped at £22,000. You will be expected to fund the difference. You may be required to demonstrate that you hold sufficient funding to cover the remaining tuition fee costs.