‘Change of Status’ applications, which are ordinarily made under Section 4(7) of the Immigration Act 2004, or pursuant to Ministerial discretion. These applications are assessed on a case by case basis.
A Change of Status Application generally applies to holders of a valid Employment Permit, a Permission, or individuals who have been granted Ministerial Discretion.
When a fundamental change in circumstances occurs, the individual may apply for a Change of Status Application. A number of of factors are taken into consideration when this application is made to the Department of Justice, Immigration Service Delivery.
This is quite a broad area of Immigration Law, and if you find yourself in a position where your circumstances have changed, then we urge you to reach out to us for a consultation via this link