TIER 1 VISA - POST STUDY WORK

The Post-Study Work category of Tier one visas 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 Tier 1 Post Study Visa is a sub-category of the Tier 1 Highly Skilled 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.

The Tier 1 Post Study Visa allows those who have graduated from a UK educational institution with at least a Bachelor degree level qualification (or an HND if from a Scottish educational institution) to live and work in the UK for up to 2 years.

The Post-Study Work visa allows 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.

Eligibility Criteria

In addition to satisfying the general English language and maintenance requirements of the Tier 1 visa category, Post-Study Work visa applicants must achieve a minimum score of 75 points in the following criteria:

Requirement 1 - 20 points

A candidate must have successfully completed a course resulting in either:

• A recognised UK bachelor's degree.
• A recognised UK postgraduate level degree.
• A UK postgraduate diploma or certificate.
• An HND qualification from a recognised Scottish institution.
  

Requirement 2 - 20 points

The educational institution must be either:

• A recognised or listed UK institution.
• Included on the tier 4 sponsors register once this is in place.

Requirement 3 - 20 points

The qualification must have been obtained by the candidate whilst in the UK with one of the following UK immigration status options:

• In possession of a tier 4 student visa.
• As a dependent of another main applicant in the UK.

Requirement 4 - 15 points

The application must be made within 12 months of obtaining the qualification.

Other Information

Post-Study Work applicants from outside the country will be required to score ten points by proving they can support themselves and any dependants.

Most Post-Study Work migrants are expected to switch from the Student (or Tier 4) category from within the UK, in which case the Maintenance test will only require the migrant to show they have £800 in Funds plus additional funds for dependants.

While this Tier 1 sub-category will not qualify towards permanent residence, it would be expected that you would be able to qualify for the Tier 1 General Highly Skilled Visa or obtain a job offer and qualify for Tier 2 by the time your Tier 1 Post Study Visa is due to expire.

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