The Certificate of Approval Scheme (COA) is due to close on the 9 May 2011, subject to Parliamentary approval. Any migrant that wants to get married in the UK will be required to attain a COA up until the scheme is abolished. The government is likely to take a much tougher approach towards migrants getting […]
Closure of Tier 1 Post-Study Work Visa
From April 2012 Tier 1 (post-study work) visa will be closed. Migrants on Tier 4 (General)/Student Visa will be allowed to switch to Tier 2 (General) if they meet the required criteria. Students graduating after this date with a UK degree, PGCE, PGDE from a Recognised or Listed Body will be able to apply for a […]
Restructuring of Student Visas
The UK government has announced much stricter requirements for non–European Economic Area (EEA) students, which include; the closure of Post-Study Work visa (to be announced) revised entry requirements restricted access to employment The above changes will be introduced following a comprehensive review of the Tier 4 scheme. These actions are intended to combat abuse of […]
Restructuring of Tier 4 Student Visas
The UK government has announced much stricter requirements for non–European Economic Area (EEA) students, which include; the closure of Post-Study Work visa (to be announced) revised entry requirements restricted access to employment The above changes will be introduced following a comprehensive review of the Tier 4 scheme. These actions are intended to combat abuse of […]
