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• Adult Student Visa
• Educational Institutes
• Basic Features
• Duration
• Dependents
• Work Rights
• Switching Visa Categories
• Fees
• Maintenance Funds
• FAQs
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Overview

 

A points-based system was also introduced for international students wanting to study in the UK. The Tier 4 visa replaces the old UK Study visa. 

To apply for the Tier 4 visa, students will require a university or other qualified UK educational institution to sponsor them. Students are also required to score points in order to be accepted as an international student in the UK.  

Students coming in to the UK on a student visa will be allowed to work for 20 hours a week during his/her course of study and 40 hours a week during his / her holidays.  The student visa is valid till the end of completion of applicant’s course.

 There are five types of student visas under the Tier 4 points based system

• Adult student

  – This category is for students coming to the UK for post-16 education

• Student Visitor

  – Visitors over 18 years wanting to do a 6 month course in the UK can apply under this category. However, they cannot work nor can they switch into the student visa category while they are in the UK

• Child student

  – Students between the age of 4 -17 can come to the UK to be educated at an independent-fee paying school

• Child Visitor

  – This category is for applicants who are 17 years and over, wanting to do a 6-month course in the UK. However, they cannot work nor can they switch into the student visa category while they are in the UK

• Prospective Student

  – This category is for applicants who want to come into the UK to decide which course to study or to plan a course of study within six months. Applicants are allowed to switch into an adult or child student visa category.

 

Adult Student Visa

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Students wanting to study a course NQV level 3 or higher in the UK can apply for the student visa.  To be eligible to apply for the student visa, the applicant needs to meet 40 points on the following criteria –

• Sponsorship from approved education provider

  - 30 points will be granted if the student obtains an offer from a college or university eligible to sponsor. University and colleges should obtain a license to teach international students in the UK. Students should check if the college is on the Tier 4 register of sponsors to earn points. 
  
  An offer letter also known as a visa letter is issued by the college/university sponsoring you, with information about you, your sponsor, the course, and your finances.

• Maintenance Funds

  – 10 points are awarded to students who show that they have sufficient funds to cover their course fees and monthly living costs.
• The applicant should possess qualifications equivalent to National Qualification Framework (NQF) in the UK education system
• The applicant should have a proven track record of his studies before reaching the UK.

 

 

Educational Institutions

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Educational institutions offering courses to overseas students will need to attain the status of approved sponsors. To do so they need to demonstrate that they are bona fide establishments, rather than non-accredited or purely commercial operations.

 

Certificates of sponsorship act as verification from a college or university that students making UK visa applications will abide by the rules and requirements of their course. Educational institutions will also be obliged to report non-enrolment and non-attendance

 

Basic features of the Student Visa

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• Foreign students can gain recognised qualifications from reputable and government approved universities and colleges in the UK
• Applications can switch from one course to another at the same time, without submitting a new application.
• Students can undertake limited employment during their study
• Students can switch into categories like post study work, Tier 1 visa, Tier 2 and other categories upon successful completion, without leaving the UK
• Student visas can be extended if the course of study is over 4 years
• Dependents of student visa holders can migrate to the UK
• Dependents are granted a visa for the same length of time as the applicant

 

Duration

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The duration of the visa would depend on the length of course undertaken

• If the applicant is pursuing a graduate course or above he is permitted to stay for full length of the course, up to 4 years
• If the course the applicant has undertaken is longer than 4 years then he/she can apply for UK visa extension to complete the course
• If the applicant is pursuing an undergraduate course he/she will be allowed to stay for a period of 3 years.
• The applicant who is a child student can stay in the UK will be shortest of the following
  1. Period of time child asks for
  2. Full length of the course
  3. The maximum time the applicant can be  allowed ( six years for applicants below 16 years and 2 years for applicants aged 16 or 17)

Dependents

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Applicants can bring their dependents provided they are married partners and demonstrate that they have sufficient funds to meet their maintenance requirement with out having recourse to public funds.

Dependents are granted a visa for the same length of time as the applicant.

There is no provision for dependents to migrate to the UK when the applicant is a child student.

 

Work Rights

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Students in the UK are allowed take up part time or holiday work up to 20 hours a week.  The only exception to the 20 hour work rule is during vacation or work placement that is part of a study program, approved by the university.

On the Tier 4, applicants cannot be self-employed, provide services as a professional sports person or entertainer or conduct business.

The applicant migrating to the UK on student visa can   apply for Tier 1 visa under Post study work visa which allows him /her to stay for the period of 2 years

 

Switching Visa Categories

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The Tier 4 is a non-immigrant visa category and will not lead to British Naturalization or UK citizenship.

Once the student completes their course of study, eligible applicants can stay on in the UK by switching to the Tier 1 Post Study work visa or Tier 1 visa or Tier 2 visa. 

The applicant will be able to change from one course to another at the same establishment without submitting a new application

The applicant can switch to Adult student category provided he/she has been previously given permission to stay in the UK as Post study worker, skilled worker (tier2 general, intra company transfer (tier 2) minister religion (), child student (tier 4), prospective student, student, student re appearing for examinations, student nurses, student union sabbatical officer, work permit holder, a post graduate doctor or dentist and participant in science and engineering graduate scheme.

 

Fees

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Inside the United Kingdom by post - £357
Inside the United Kingdom at a Public Enquiry Office (PEO) - £565
Outside the United Kingdom - £145

 

Maintenance funds

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The applicants of student visa can be sponsored by a financial sponsor who may be home government of the applicant, the British council, any international organization, company, university. The duration stay of the applicant in this case will be at the discretion of the sponsor. If the applicant is sponsored for part of the study then he/she needs to show sufficient funds to meet rest of their expenses.

 

FAQS

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1. What is the Tier 4 visa?
   The Tier 4 is a points-based a student visa that allows foreign nationals to come into the UK to study.
   


2. What are the categories of visa under the Tier 4?
   There are 5 types of visa under the Tier 4; Adult student, Student visitor, Child student, Child visitor and prospective student visa.
   


3. How are points awarded for the Tier 4 visa?
   Points are awarded for the Tier 4 visa as follows:
   • Visa letter from education provider = 30 points
   • Maintenance fees to cover course fees and living expenses = 10 points
4.  What is a visa letter?

The visa letter is an official offer letter which the education provider gives the student applying to study in the UK. The visa letter contains information about the student, education provider’s details & license number and information on the course and fees.



5. What is a licensed sponsor?
   The licensed sponsor is the university or college the student has chosen to enroll with.  Universities should obtain a status of approved sponsors.
   


6. What is the obligation on the education provider?
   Educational institutions teaching overseas students will need to attain the status of approved sponsors by demonstrating that they are bona fide establishments, rather than non-accredited or purely commercial operations.  The institutions should verify that the students will abide by the rules.
   


7. How many hours can a student work?
   A student can participate in part-time or holiday work provided that it is not more than 20 hours a week during term time. There are no restrictions during vacations or the work placement is part of study program.
   


8. Can I take my dependents along with me?
   Spouse immigration is only permitted for married partners, who will be granted leave to remain for a period equal to that granted to the student
   


9. Can a student switch to another visa category while in the UK?
   A student can switch into another points-based category, on completion of the course and the qualification has been awarded. If the applicant is eligible, they can apply to switch into Post Study work visa, Tier 1 or Tier 2 visa.


10. How can Y-Axis help apply for a Tier 4 student visa?
    Student Visas are granted for applicants who have a genuine intent to study abroad. YAXIS handles complex visa documentation for many visas and migration petitions. This is from where we draw experience and knowledge. We’ve been through it over and over again. We can help you build not only solid documentation, petition filing, advice on finances but also prepare you well for the interview. For a FREE consultation please click here or send an email to consult@y-axis.com

Y-Axis Full Service & Processing

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Use our professional services to apply for your Tier 4 Visa. We have the experience of having processed cases from all over the world. No other consultant in the market has processes more applications than us. You can count on our experience and success.

Our terms & conditions are clear along with a transparent system & clear policies.  We only accept applications that we are confident will be a success.

Our Full Service & Processing Includes:

• Starter Kit issuance
• Complete Application Processing
• Forms, Documentation & Petition Filing
• Updates & Follow up with the Consulate
• Airport Pickup*
• Accommodation Assistance*
• Relocation Orientation
• Job Search Assistance*

*these services are provided at an additional cost.

 

Payment Options

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Lump-sum Fee: US$ 220

 

Y-Axis Refund Policy

Visa Denial - 25% refund. No refunds in cases of

• Fraudulent documentation
• Failure of Medicals (if required)
• Failure of Police clearance (if required)
• Insufficient Funds

NO Refund in case of:

• Non-submission of required documents in 30 days after sign up
• Withdrawal of application at anytime, for any reason after sign up

25% refund in the event the immigration rules change & you are found ineligible to apply for the Tier 4 Visa

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