STUDENT VISAS
Student Visa Switching
About Student Visa Switching
Switching means changing from one immigration category to another without leaving the UK. Many people switch into the Student Visa route from other temporary categories, and others switch out of the Student route into work, family or graduate routes once their studies are complete. Each switch has its own eligibility rules, timing requirements and evidence expectations, and getting it wrong can mean a refusal or a gap in lawful status. RakLAW assesses your current leave and goals, then plans the cleanest route to switch successfully.
Who this is for
- Those switching into the Student route from another visa
- Graduates moving onto work or graduate routes
- Students changing course or sponsor mid-stay
- Applicants worried about overlap or gaps in leave
How RakLAW helps
- Mapping eligibility and timing for the switch
- Preparing CAS and supporting evidence packs
- Coordinating with current and future sponsors
- Drafting the application and cover letter
- Advising on refusals and alternative routes
Speak to a RakLAW solicitor about Student Visa Switching
Book a confidential consultation with our immigration team. We'll assess your eligibility, talk through the strongest application route, and tell you what evidence you need.
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