Tier 1 (Post-Study Work)

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Introduction

Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) was introduced on the 30^th June 2008, and was based on the established International Graduates Scheme (IGS). Individuals who have graduated, or are due to graduate from a UK university with a Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, PhD or a post-graduate certificate or diploma may be able to remain in the UK under the Post Study Work sub-category of Tier 1 of the Points Based System. The Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) category does not require the involvement of any employer to “sponsor” the application – Instead the application is completely driven by the individual, who, if successful, will have the right to work freely within the UK for a period of two years.

Assessment

To assess your eligibility, please begin by using the Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) points calculator

Aims and purpose

This sub-category is intended to provide a transitional route for graduates from eligible UK institutions to gain work experience in the UK or establish a career here, and then transfer into Tier 2 or other highly skilled (Tier 1) sub-categories.

Criteria

To be granted leave under the scheme applicants must have completed an approved course of study at a recognised or listed UK institution of Higher or Further Education within 1 year of the application being submitted. A relevant course is:

a Bachelor’s degree course
a Master’s or PhD course
a post graduate certificate or diploma
A HND qualification from a recognised Scottish Institution

The UK institution must be either a UK recognised or listed body, or it must appear on the list of sponsors under Tier 4 of the points based system (yet to be implemented). A list of recognised or listed UK institutions of Higher or Further Education is available on the Department for Education and Skills website at www.dfes.gov.uk/recognisedukdegrees/

In addition, applicants must also be able to show that they have enough funds to maintain both themselves and any dependants.

Replaces…….

The Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) category replaced the International Graduates Scheme (IGS) as of 30^th June 2008. Under transitional arrangements, participants in the IGS may be granted an additional year’s leave under the Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) Scheme, taking their total grant of leave in both categories to 2 years. Persons applying under these arrangements will still need to provide evidence that they have enough funds to maintain both themselves and any dependants.

Necessary Documentation

Applicants need to evidence the points they gain by providing original documents. The Border Agency can be very strict about documentation, and in most situations, they will only accept original documents. The typical documents that an applicant would need to submit might include:

Passport (current and previous);
Original degree certificates;
A letter from the applicant’s university;
Original bank statements.

Period of Stay

Initial applicants who are successful will be granted leave to remain for a period of 2 years. Participants in the IGS who apply under the transitional arrangments will be granted an additional year’s leave, taking their total to 2 years.

Other Useful Information

An applicant may apply for his/her dependents (husband/wife and dependent children under 18) to be granted leave on the basis of his/her Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) visa.

Our services

Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) Consultancy Service

UK Work Permits Ltd offer professional, specialist assistance to individuals wishing to make Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) applications. We normally operate on the basis of our “110% Refund Guarantee” (subject to initial assessment) and take full responsibility for the success of each application we undertake. Our service for Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) applications is in accordance with our normal process.

Fees

Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) Consultancy service (Application made ‘In-country’) – £350 + VAT

Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) Consultancy service (Application made ‘In-country’, Same day service) – £550 + VAT

Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) Consultancy service (Application made ‘Out of country’) – £400

Additional fee for applying for one dependant – £200

Additional fee for two or more dependants – £350

Home Office fee for a Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) application (In-country) – £400

Home Office fee for a Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) application (Same Day service) – £600

Home Office fee for a Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) application – £205 (Out of country)