post study workSpecific Requirements

The Post-Study Work visa has specific requirements that must be met in totality for eligibility. These requirements are divided into four distinct categories, each carrying a point value:

Requirement 1 (20 points): A candidate must have completed a recognized UK degree at bachelor's, postgraduate, or possess an HND qualification from a recognized Scottish institution.

Requirement 2 (20 points): The educational institution must be either officially recognized or listed in the UK, or included in the tier 4 sponsors register once established.

Requirement 3 (20 points): The qualification must have been obtained while in the UK with a tier 4 student visa, as a dependent of a main applicant, or under a specific UK immigration status.

Requirement 4 (15 points): The application must be submitted within one year of acquiring the qualification.

It's crucial to note that the Post-Study Work visa has a unique characteristic, not found in other tier one visas, which is the two-year duration limit. Once the two years are up, holders are required to transition into another category based on meeting the necessary conditions.

Switching from one tier one category to the Post-Study Work category is not allowed, but candidates can switch from a study visa or tier 4 visa. The application process for this would follow the same requirements as a new application, with a maintenance criteria reduction to £800 plus fees for dependents. However, within the two-year Post-Study Work category, it's essential to switch into another tier one category based on meeting the specific requirements of the chosen category.

扩展资料

Post Study Work 签证已于2008年6月30日取代IGS（International Graduates Scheme）签证。该签证旨在让在英获得高等教育证书以上文凭的国际留学生毕业以后，有两年时间在英找工作或者开展商业活动。在2008年6月30 日开始实施的新政策中， Post Study Work签证和高技术移民、商业移民、创新移民一起被归为Tier1。