- Minimum salary likely for ILR applicants post 2016
- A2 worker rules likely to remain in force until 2014
- Revised shortage occupation list proposed by the MAC
- Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) category starts 9th August 2011
- Government signals end of ILR for migrant workers
Tier 4 (General)
Students over the age of 16 wishing to study in the UK may apply for a Tier 4 (General) visa. The length of stay that will be granted will depend on the length of the course but as a general rule for courses of a year or more it will be for the full length of the course plus four months after the end of the course.
In order to qualify the applicant must score 40 points under the Points-based System rules:
- 30 points – attending an acceptable course with an approved education provider (they will issue the student with a CAS (confirmation of acceptance of studies) reference number.
- 10 points – having enough money to cover the course fees and living costs
The exact requirements for this and particular rules relating to how your supporting evidence should be prepared and presented are complex so please contact us for more specific details of your particular case
UK VISAS manages Tier 4 (applications on a regular basis so you can be confident you will receive correct advice and have your application prepared properly by employing us to make your application for you.
Please note that, since 6th April 2011, students may only sponsor a dependant if on a post graduate course (NQF 7 and above) at a University which is of more than 12 months duration, or are a Government sponsored student.
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Our fee for managing Tier 4 visa applications is: |
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Postal application: |
£525 + VAT |
| Premium "Same Day Service": | £925 + VAT |
| Each dependant: an additional: | £150 + VAT |
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The Home Office charges are: |
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Postal application: |
£386 plus £193 for each dependant |
| Premium service: | £702 plus £351 for each dependant |
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Overseas application: |
£255 plus £255 for each dependant |
