International Student Immigration Service (ISIS)
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New Policy Guidance for Tier 4 (General) applications made after 6 April 2012
The rules changed from April 6 and our pages are currently being updated. The changes include:
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cap on the number of years students can study under Tier 4 - max. 5 years
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increase in maintenance requirement for students applying for Tier 4 from £800 per month to £1000 per month
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cap on payments that students can show for accommodation paid when applying for Tier 4 - £1000
To read the Tier 4 policy guidance (version 04/12) in full, go to:
UK Border Agency
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New Policy Guidance for Tier 2 (General) applications made after 6 April 2012
The Tier 1 Post-Study Work category closed on 6 April 2012. Graduates who want to apply to stay and work in the UK will need to apply under the Tier 2 (General) category. You can read further information about this in the UK Border Agency Tier 2 Policy guidance (version 04/2012):
UK Border Agency Tier 2 Policy Guidance|
Paragraphs 87 - 97 explain how you can apply to switch from a Tier 4 (General) student visa into the Tier 2 (General) category. This is the replacement to Tier 1 Post Study Work.
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