Overview(Top)
The Post Study Work visa replaces the International Graduates Scheme (IGS) and the Fresh Talent Working in Scotland Scheme and encourages students to remain in the UK. It is a transitional route for highly skilled students to gain UK experience and or earnings to switch into another Tier 1 visa category of the points-based system or the Tier 2.
Post Study Work visa holders can take up employment anywhere in the UK, without the need for a sponsor for the length of their stay. It is a points-based system and applicants should satisfy the requirements of UK qualification, study at a United Kingdom institution, visa status during UK study and/or research, award of the qualification, English language and maintenance funds.
Basic Features of the Post Study Work Visa:
- Allows international students who studied in the UK to stay back & work without the need for sponsorship.
- Successful applicants can live and work in the UK for a period of 2 years.
- PSW visa holders can transfer into any other Tier 1 or Tier 2 visa category, at any time.
- Dependents can be included in the application
- Dependents too can work or study in the UK without restrictions
- Process time 3 weeks
Eligibility(Top)
Students can apply for the post-study worker category if they are:
In the United Kingdom with permission to stay under the Science and Engineering Graduates Scheme (SEGS), International Graduates Scheme (IGS) or Fresh Talent: Working in Scotland Scheme (FT:WISS); or
In the United Kingdom as a student, which includes a student (under the Immigration Rules in force until March 2009), a student nurse, a student re-sitting an examination, a student writing up a thesis, a student under Tier 4 of the points-based system, a postgraduate doctor or dentist and want to switch into the post-study worker category.
To be eligible to apply for the post study work visa, the basic requirement is to score a minimum of 95 points. The criteria to score the points are UK qualification, study at a United Kingdom institution, immigration status during the study and/or research, date of award of the qualification, English language and maintenance funds.
- UK Qualifications
- Applicants should have successfully completed their course and should have earned a degree/certificate in
- A recognized UK degree at the bachelor or a postgraduate level
- A UK postgraduate certificate or diploma
- A Higher National Diploma qualification from a recognized Scottish institution
- Institutions
- To earn points the institution the students complete their course should be a UK recognized or listed body. The institution should also be included on the Tier 4 sponsors licensing register.
- Immigration Status
- The applicant’s immigration status during the study should have been that of a student or as a dependent of a main applicant on an eligible visa category.
- Qualification award date
- Applications should be made within 12 months of obtaining the qualification
- English Language Ability
- Applicants must meet the English language requirement to earn 10 points.
- Maintenance Funds for Post Study Work Visa
- It is mandatory to demonstrate your ability to support yourself and any dependents, for the entire duration of your stay in the UK without recourse to public funds. The funds requirement for the principal applicant is £2,800 and an additional £1,600 needed for each dependant accompanying you, if you are applying from outside the UK.
Applicants applying from within the UK, must show they have had £800 and £533 for their dependents in their bank account at all times for the three months immediately prior to making the application and at the time of making the application.
Application Fees for Post Study Work Visa (Top)
The cost of applying for the post study Work visa is
- £ 344 for other principal applicants.
- £ 344 for dependents applicants.
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Evaluation(Top)
Before Y-Axis accepts your case for processing, we must be certain that you earn enough points and are able to provide documentary evidence to make a successful application. Before you apply for it, you must be certain you actually qualify.
Our Processing Team does a detailed review of your profile & assesses your education, your institution, & personal finances to determine if you are eligible apply for the visa. . If you score the necessary points your application is accepted for Full Service & Processing.
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Y-Axis Full Service & Processing(Top)
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Price List, Fee Schedule & Refund Policy (Top)
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FAQs(Top)
- What is the points based Post Study work visa?
The post study work visa is designed as a transitional route to allow highly skilled students to gain UK experience and or earnings to switch into another Tier 1 visa category of the points-based system or the Tier 2new Points Based post study visa (PSW) replaced the scheme for International Graduates Scheme (IGS) and the previous Science and Engineering Scheme (SEGS)
- Is sponsorship required to apply for the PSW visa?
No, applicants do not need a job offer or sponsorship to apply for the post study visa. Students on the PSW are free to seek employment anywhere in the UK.
- Who can apply for the Post Study Work visa?
All undergraduate degrees, master's and PhD students who successfully complete their course are eligible to make an application to stay and work in the UK under this scheme for up to two years
- What are the criteria on which points are granted?
Students should satisfy the requirements of a recognized UK degree or diploma from a recognized university, the immigration status, date of award, English language ability, and maintenance funds To qualify applicants need to score 75 points. To find out if you qualify for the Tier 1 visa, click here or send an email to consult@y-axis.com
- What are the maintenance funds that I need to show for my application to be successful?
Applicants need to prove that they can support themselves for the entire duration of their stay without recourse to public funds. For those applying from outside the UK, the funds required for the principal applicant is £2800 and £1600 for every dependent applicant accompanying or planning to join the applicant within 12 months of their arrival in the UK.
Applicants applying from within the UK, must show they have had £800 and £533 for their dependents in their bank account at all times for the three months immediately prior to making the application and at the time of making the application.
- How long is the visa granted for?
The visa is granted for a period of 2 years. During this time or after your time on the PSW, you are be eligible to apply to switch into another work related category. The PSW cannot be extended after 2 years
- What does this visa allow me to do?
The PSW category does not tie you to one job or one employer; you have the flexibility to work anywhere and with anyone. There is no restriction on the number of hours or type of work you can undertake with this type of visa.
- If am I in the UK on an SEGS or Fresh Talent scheme, can I apply for the PSW?
If you have previously been granted leave under any of the post-study work schemes previously, including Tier 1 Post Study Work, International Graduates Scheme, the Science and Engineering Graduates Scheme or the Fresh Talent: Working in Scotland scheme you cannot apply for the Post Study Work visa.
- Can I take my dependents with me on the Post Study work visa?
Applicants can bring their dependants, including their spouse, civil partner, unmarried partner, and/or children under 18 with them. They have to prove their ability to support their dependents without seeking help from public funds.
- What is the application fee for the Post Study Work visa?
The application fee is the same for the principal applicant and the dependents - £ 265 payable in local currency.
- How can I find out if I am eligible to apply for the Post Study Work visa? How can I apply for the visa?
Our Processing Team does a detailed review of your profile & assesses your education, university, qualification award dates & personal finances to determine if you are eligible apply for the PSW visa (Tier 1). To find out if you are eligible and apply for the visa, please click here or send an email to consult@y-axis.com
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