Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules HC 120

The latest Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules was laid before Parliament today.


The changes on tier 4 point based system include the following:

1. The Immigration Rules are being amended to provide that applications for leave to remain or settlement on the basis of long residence will no longer be considered at a UK Border Agency Public Enquiry Office;
2. The Rules will also make provision, within the child visitor rules, to permit exchange visits by overseas students to state maintained and other schools;
3. The Immigration Rules are being amended to make provision for the final phase of the roll-out of Tier 4, the student tier of the points-based system. The changes to the Rules will mean that from 22 February 2010, Tier 4 migrants will require an electronic confirmation of acceptance for studies in order to be able to score points for attributes in their applications to come to the UK;

The changes will come into effect on 1 January 2010, with the exception of the Tier 4 changes, which will come into force on 22 February 2010.

I will provide analysis on changes on immigration rules. You need not to be worry! Keep on visiting this blog.

News source: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2009/december/soc-ir-hc120

Another Hot News

The UK Border Agency has responded to claims in the media that some education providers may be prevented from enrolling foreign students.

The claims were made following the publication today of a Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) report into Tier 1 of the points-based system. The Tier 1 (Post-study work) route enables migrants to stay and work here after they have completed a course of study at a specified level in the UK. The MAC has recommended that the government should review whether students on some UK education providers' courses should still be able to access the post-study work route - however, it did not suggest that these education providers, or the students taking their courses, are not genuine.

Under Tier 4 of the points-based system, which was launched earlier this year, only those educational establishments that are dedicated to providing quality education and taking responsibility for their students are licensed to sponsor foreign students. Tier 4 ensures that students can feel confident in the quality of the education they will receive in the UK, and minimises the risk of exploitation by 'bogus colleges'. Any education provider that is licensed as a Tier 4 sponsor will be able to continue enrolling foreign students.

The government will now consider the MAC's recommendations regarding Tier 1, and will announce whether it accepts them in early 2010. The announcement will be published on UKBA's website.

Source: http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2009/december/07-media-education-response

New versions of Tier 4 application forms and points-based system dependant form

UK Border Agency has revised visa application form for tier 4 students and dependents. The revision was effective from 5th October 2009.

You may view the full story from Here.

Admission to a course

When you make rational selection of college, you should start admission process. All colleges keep their admission criteria and information for international students in their web site. You may view the information on international student section.

You can find admission requirements, course information, fees, application fees, terms of payment of tuition fees and other important information.

Most colleges require photocopy of your latest academic transcripts and/or mark sheets, passport and IELTS score. You must fill up the application form of the college and send back it with photocopies of all required documents and application fees. However, application fees for some colleges can be sent while depositing tuition fees. You may find the colleges who can admit you without IELTS score but you have to do pre-session English course before doing the main course. In case of application of Brown’s review on Tier 4 Student visas, you cannot get admissions without IELTS. Though some colleges may offer this option, the Entry Clearance Officer may refuse your visa because there will be the adequate reason of refusal. So, start preparing IELTS if you plan to study in UK.

Sometime, you may feel difficulties on getting admissions. I am pleased to provide free service for selection of best college and admission to international Students but you must be from non-EU countries. If you want my assistant to select best college and get admissions in this college, send your scan copy of passport, academic documents, IELTS score including your CV at tier4uk@yahoo.com. I will assist you to admit at your prefer course or suggest you the course which may have good demand in future.

When your application will be successful, you will get conditional letter of admission. You may call it Offer letter. After you will get offer letter, you should deposit tuition fee as per the conditions mention in the offer letter. You should make direct deposit to the college through Bank Wire Transfer or Demand Draft. When you deposit the tuition fee, the college will send you Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies or Visa Letter.

Your Next steps should be Documentations for Visa Application.

Guide on making Decision and Preparation

Making Decision to Study in UK as Tier 4 student:


It will be better for your life to decide to study in UK after evaluating all factors rather than making a quick decision. I call it a rational decision. As an educated alien you should already know what would be the challenges, opportunities, expenses and your personal or family’s financial ability to afford those expenses.

My research showed that most students who came in UK to study from Non-EU countries have a dream to earn huge money. I found that there are a plenty of students who don’t actually have capacity to afford the UK education. The most surprising thing is that most of such students have the dream to earn more money to repay loan and buy a nice house and car in their country in a short period. Their dream might be true in future if they will work hard for better qualification however this is not possible in a short period.

Just imagine what would be the challenges? Certainly cultural difference is one of the major challenges. You should be flexible to adopt new culture. You may find different culture and tradition. If you are not able to do so, you may face cultural-shock or home-sickness. Other challenge is Language. Though you have good English knowledge, some time you will feel difficulties to communicate with people. It takes some time to you be usual to the way of communication. There will be several challenges you should face in UK, you must be flexible and positive thinker to come out from such challenges. Sometime use of Computer and IT in study will be the challenge for you. If you don’t have good knowledge of using computer, it may affect your education. So, you must be able to use general computer application such as Microsoft office package. And you should be able to use internet application such as open web site, registration, sign in and information access ability. If you often use hotmail, yahoo, facebook etc, you needn’t to be worry. Otherwise you should learn about these in your country before applying.

You may get several opportunities in UK. You can meet new people throughout the world; can learn new culture and language. You also can get most trusted and quality education in UK which will open the door of global opportunities for you. While studying in UK, you can work 20 hours per week. So, you may earn some money to contribute for living and study too. During your annual holiday you also can work full time.

The most affecting factor for making decision on whether study in UK or not is expenses and evaluation of your personal or family’s ability to afford those. If you go through the Tier 4 Policy Guidance, you can know that your monthly expenses would be £600 for outside of London and £800 for inside London. And you should have separate money to pay tuition fee. You must have at least the living expenses for nine months and first year tuition fees.

But I would like to suggest you that just evaluate whether you have the ability to afford those expenses during your study or not. If you plan to earn living expenses and next year tuition fee by working in UK, you may get trouble of lack of fund. There is no guarantee that you will get the job. There are several factors that may affect your job opportunities such as your training, experience, demand of your skill, study time and requirements of the job.

Only make decision after evaluating these things.

Preparation:

Preparation is most important steps before applying to a course. In most guidelines you may find just preparation for your study but I am going to guide you to prepare for study requirements as well as better adjustment in UK society & get part time job quickly.

While evaluating your personal skills and trainings what you found as weak points, first of all fulfil those. For example, you should have knowledge of computer and Internet to be able to study in UK and you don’t know how to use a computer, office package and internet, then you should know first about how to use computer office package and internet. You may take training and practice at your home.

You should have IELTS score in order to get admission to a course. Brown’s student visas review is likely to stop students for English course. So, you may not get visa for pre-session English course. So, start preparing IELTS. If you are weak in English, you may also start English Language preparation.

If you have some skill, training and experience, you are likely to get part time job quickly. So, if you are fresh, at least take training and some experience in your country. Some demanding jobs in UK are plumber, electrician, computer hardware maintenance and networking, hairdresser, cook, lab technician, baker, waiter, bartender, barber etc. Due to the application of IT in the job, you should have good computer knowledge. More jobs require driving ability, so, you may learn car driving and hold a valid driving license from your country. You may visit Job Finding Tips for Tier 4 Students

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