Tier 1 Visa - Post Study Work
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The Post-Study Work category of the Tier 1 visa is designed as a transitional route to allow the most talented non-EEA nationals graduating from UK universities to transfer into a work or business visa.
The Post-Study Work visa replaces both the previous International Graduates Scheme (IGS) and the Fresh Talent: Working in Scotland Scheme, allowing successful applicants to transfer into any other tier 1 visa category under the Points Based System, if they can meet the specific requirements of that category.
Post-Study Work visa holders will also be able to transfer into tier 2, which replaces the previous system of UK work permits.
Global Visas provides a complete range of UK immigration services to help both individuals and businesses to get the best from the Point Based System (PBS).
Our specialist team of qualified immigration lawyers and ex-immigration officials are fully equipped to help clients to navigate the tier immigration structure, ensuring that clients embark upon the right UK visa service for their needs.
For businesses, we provide immigration compliance services to ensure that UK sponsoring organisations avoid the pitfalls of the PBS and are able to secure and obtain an A rated sponsorship licence, allowing them to sponsor the individuals they need.
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Eligibility
Although part of the Tier 1 immigration structure, Post-Study Work visas are removed from the other three categories in terms of their purpose and their duration.
The Tier 1 General visa, Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa and Tier 1 Investor UK visa categories are all issued for an initial duration of three years. At the end of this period, subject to meeting the specific requirements of a visa extension, candidates may extend their leave to remain in the UK by a further two years, after which they may seek indefinite leave to remain in the UK.
The Post-Work Study category issues visas for only two years and does not allow candidates to extend their time in the UK under this subdivision.
This category is not extendable and the two-year duration does not count toward the residency requirements for gaining settled status in the UK.
Post Work Study Visas are issued as a means to allow talented graduates to progress to either another category of tier 1, or to tier 2 by securing a sponsor.
General Requirements
Like the other categories of the Tier 1 immigration visa, the Post-Study work category places both the general requirements of tier 1 immigration as well as category specific criteria upon applicants. Candidates will be required to achieve the minimum points requirement.
English Language Requirements
Due to the nature of the Post-Study Work program, which is based upon candidates successfully completing a qualifying course at a UK educational institution, the English language requirement will be deemed to have been satisfied if the candidate successfully meets the specific requirements of this category.
Maintenance Requirements
As with the Tier 1 General visa and Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa, each applicant must be able to support him or herself financially and must be able to support any dependents who may be joining them. Take the free assessment to find out if you have the necessary funds.
Education
A candidate must have successfully completed a course at a UK educational institution resulting in some form of tertiary qualification. The UK visa application must be made within 12 months of obtaining this qualification. Take the free assessment to find out if you meet education requirements.
Extending a Tier 1 Visa
It is important to note that uniquely among the tier 1 categories, the Post-Study work visa cannot be extended beyond its two-year duration.
This UK visa service is issued as a bridging category and successful applicants will be obliged to transfer into another category, having met the appropriate requirements, within two years.
Switching to a Tier 1 Visa
Whilst it is not permissible to switch into the Post-Study Work visa category from anther tier 1 category, candidates may switch from an existing UK study visa, or from a tier 4 student visa.
In these circumstances, the requirements are the same as a new application with the exception of the maintenance criteria for which the price will be reduced for dependents.
Switching out of the Post-Study Work category into another tier 1 category is essential within the two-year duration and will depend upon meeting the specific requirements for the chosen category.
Find out further information on our Tier 1 Visa - General page. Find out whether you qualify for a tier 1 visa now by visiting the Global Visas online assessment form.
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