Can I gain further leave to remain on a different type of visa?
Under certain circumstances, you may change your Limited Leave to Remain from one category to another, commonly referred to as switching. This applies to applicants that entered the country under one immigration category, but have since had a change in their immigration status. For example, an applicant may enter the UK as a Working Holidaymaker, but might then apply for HSMP. Once the HSMP is approved, the applicant may then be able to apply for FLR as a HSMP permit holder. Under other circumstances, you may not be able to switch categories. For example, it is not possible to switch from being a student to being a highly skilled migrant or work permit holder unless you have finished a degree level course from a recognised university in the UK. If the Immigration Rules do not allow those with your particular circumstances to switch categories, you will need to leave the UK and make a fresh application for entry clearance in your home country under your new immigration category instead.
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