Graduate Dependant Visa UK - Specialist Dependant Visa Solicitors

: Written by: Arshad Mahmood; Last Updated: 10 April 2026

You can apply for switching from a student-dependent visa to a graduate-dependent visa from inside the UK if the main applicant, i.e., the Student, is either applying or has applied for a Graduate visa under the Graduate route. An application for a graduate-dependent visa can only be made from inside the UK, and the applicant must already be in the UK on a Student-dependant visa at the time of application. An application for a Graduate dependant visa is made in accordance with the requirements as set out in Appendix Graduate of the Immigration Rules.

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What Is The Processing Time for switching to a Graduate Dependant visa?

An application to switch to a Graduate Dependant visa is usually processed and decided by UKVI within 8 weeks under the standard service. An application submitted to the UKVI through Priority Service is normally decided within 5 working days. It may take longer than the UKVI service standard for your application if your matter is complex and the UKVI needs to make further enquiries to process it.

You can get expert immigration advice from our team of specialist immigration solicitors concerning your application for switching into UK visa if your matter is complex and not straightforward.

Which Family Members Can Qualify for Switching to a PSW Dependant Visa?

The following family members of the PSW migrant can qualify for switching to a Graduate dependant visa:

husband, wife or civil partner of PSW migrant; or
unmarried or same-sex partner of a PSW migrant; or
child aged under 18 years old of a PSW migrant.

Your dependent children can be over 18 years old if they entered the UK on a dependant visa whilst under 18, but have since turned 18.

Requirements For Switching to a Graduate Dependant Visa

An applicant applying for switching from a Student dependant visa to a Graduate dependant visa should meet the following requirements of the Appendix Graduate Route:

Valid application: The applicant must submit a valid application for a Graduate dependant visa in accordance with the requirements as set out in Appendix Graduate route.

Switching requirement: The applicant must be in the UK on a student dependant visa, and the main applicant should either be applying for a Graduate route visa at the same time or has a pending Graduate route visa application.

Relationship requirement: The applicant must meet the relationship requirement as per Appendix Graduate of the Immigration Rules.

Age requirement for partner: If the applicant is applying as a dependent partner, they must be aged 18 or over on the date of application.

Age and care requirement for child: If the applicant is applying as a dependent child, they must be under 18 on the date of application unless they were last granted permission as the dependent child of their parent or parents. If the applicant is a child aged under 18 on the date of application, there must be suitable arrangements for the child’s care and accommodation in the UK, which must comply with relevant UK legislation and regulations.

Suitability requirement: The applicant must not fall for refusal under Part Suitability of the Immigration Rules;

Financial requirement: The applicant must meet the financial requirement as set out in Appendix Graduate of the Immigration Rules.

Not be in breach of immigration laws: The applicant must not be:

in the UK in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or
on immigration bail.

Can I reapply for switching to a Graduate Dependant visa after the Refusal?

You may be able to reapply to switch to a Graduate Dependant visa if the Home Office UKVI has refused your application for switching to a Graduate Dependant visa, and you do not believe you can successfully challenge the refusal of your application. Any such fresh application should meet the requirements as set out in paragraph 39E of the Immigration Rules. Also, any such fresh application should ideally be made through Priority Service or Super Priority Service to obtain a faster decision. To avoid further refusal of your application, you should seriously consider taking legal advice from an immigration lawyer and submitting your fresh application with the legal help and assistance of an immigration lawyer.

How Can I Challenge the Refusal of an Application for Switching to a Graduate Dependant visa?

If your application for switching to a Graduate Dependant visa has been refused and you believe that the reasons for the refusal are unjustified and not in accordance with relevant laws and facts, you can file an Administrative Review (AR) of the refusal decision within 14 days of the refusal decision. Our specialist team of immigration solicitors can provide the legal advice and representation you need for the Administrative Review (AR) of the refusal of your application.

Our specialist immigration solicitors and lawyers can assess the refusal decision of your application free of cost to advise you whether or not you have any valid grounds to challenge the refusal of your application. If our specialist team of immigration lawyers find that there are valid grounds to challenge the refusal of your application, we will quote a fixed fee for providing legal representation.

You can email the refusal letter of your application to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you want a free assessment of the reasons for refusal of your application.

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