I am dependent on student visa I have an opportunity to get work permit here in UK can i switch my visa status without going back to my home country as i am from Pakistan.
Can anyone help me on this please.
2007-05-13 23:20:00 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
please don't, i cant afford to pay anymore tax to keep you here.......
2007-05-13 23:32:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 3⤋
Unfortunately you cant switch your status without returning to Pakistan. You can lodge a Work Permit application here in the UK, but once your Work Permit application is approved you will need to apply for Entry Clearance at the British Diplomatic Post in Pakistan.
2007-05-18 06:16:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It appears that to switch from student dependent to work permit, you would need to return to Pak. Note that it is the employer who would need to apply for you, and would have to satisfy Immigration that the post could not be adequately filled by an EU national. The HSMP route provides you much more flexibility, but it looks as though you would still need to apply from abroad.
As Frisky said, you are allowed to work freely as loing as your visa is valid, so I would take up the job, explaining the situation to your employer, that you might need to return to Pak to apply to return. It may be worth checking out with an OISC regulated immigration advisor if it is possible for you to initiate the application from here, just returning to be interviewed an the UK embassy, and how this might impact on your application and on your current status.
Good luck! and ignore the idiot who thinks he is paying tax to keep you, it's the other way round more likely!!!!
http://www.workingintheuk.gov.uk/working_in_the_uk/en/homepage/schemes_and_programmes/hsmp.html?
http://www.workingintheuk.gov.uk/working_in_the_uk/en/homepage/work_permits0/applying_for_a_work.html?
2007-05-14 08:41:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes I dont think you would have to go back to Pakistan.Visit the Home Office in London.They could then wisk you very quickly to Heathrow and Terminal 4.
2007-05-17 18:33:16 · answer #4 · answered by realdolby 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will have to go back and re-apply for a work visa, other wise you would be working here illegally and a candidate for prison.
2007-05-14 06:32:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Yes i think you can , you need to contact your nearest d.w.p. ( department of work & pension`s ) or the number on your existing visa card , they shouldnt be a problem with you working here in the uk . Good luck .
2007-05-14 06:30:53 · answer #6 · answered by charlotterobo 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Why bother? As a student dependant you can work unlimited hours until your leave expires.
2007-05-14 07:55:42 · answer #7 · answered by Frisky 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
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2007-05-14 07:13:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋