Tier 2 Visa Granted. No BRP yet. Can I Drop Out of MSc?

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#1

My tier-2 in-country application (switch from tier-4) has been approved. I have yet received my BRP. I applied with my UK undergraduate qualification and I am currently doing a MSc. I’ve been wanting to drop out for a while but couldn’t as I was waiting to receive my Tier 2.

Am I now officially on a tier 2 visa or am I still on a tier 4 visa? The approval letter says my previous (tier 4) BRP has been detained and destroyed as it is no longer valid so I’m assuming my tier 4 visa is no longer valid? Thanks!

#2

You must withdraw from your MSc study immediately. Otherwise you would breach your immigration conditions, as you cannot be a full-time student under a tier-2 visa.

#3

Thank you for your reply. My MSc course officially ended on the 1st of September but I’m not planning on submitting my dissertation. I was advised by my sponsor to drop out after I receive my tier 2 but they haven’t told me if that means tier 2 approval.

#4

And the LSE Tier 2 guideline says You can study in the UK under Tier 2 (General) as long as you continue to work for your employer. It is advisable to check that your employer is happy for you to study while working for them.

#5

You have switched to Tier 2 on the date of approval, rather than the date you receive your BRP card.

Therefore, you are now subject to Tier 2 conditions, rather than Tier 4 conditions.

#6

Yes, it is fine if you could get a confirmation from your Tier 2 sponsor that they are happy with your study and your study doesn’t interfere with the job. I highly doubt they would confirm this.

#7

跟你BRP到没到没关系 签证下来了你滞留类别就变了 毕业论文交不交的跟这个也没关系