APPLYING FOR A STUDENT VISA FROM OUTSIDE THE UK

This page will explains you that how you can apply for the UK as a student under Tier 4 (General) the points-based system.Tier 4 is part of UK points-based system for immigration.

It is for migrants who want to study in the UK.This page contain basic information about the Tier 4 (General) category.And will give you the information you need to make an application.

Depending on the country where you live, you may need to make your application online or using application form VAF9.All applicants must also complete and submit the relevant version of Appendix 8 of the form.You can download application form VAF9, the Appendix and the guidance notes from the page VISA FORMS.

The date of your application must be no more than 6 months after the date when your Tier 4 sponsor assigned your confirmation of acceptance for studies to you.Besure that you do not have tuberculosis (if you want to come to the UK for more than 6 months).

Documents you need for your Admission to get CAS Letter

For your admission in any College or University in UK you will need to be providing the following documents:

Copy of your passport (First four Pages)

You’re all academic documents (Certificates + Transcripts from SSC to Your highest Level)

Certificate of your English Language (IELTS/TOFEL/PEARSON PTEA/ETC)

Admission Registration Fee

Any Professional Experience (If Applicable)

The documents that you must send as evidence when you apply to study in the UK under Tier 4 (General) of UK points-based system. When you make your application, you must provide all the necessary documents.

The documents that will be accepted as evidence are those listed in this section.

Documents you need for your Visa application

You must provide all the required documents with your application form. There are 40 points you need to Score in points assessment system. Following are the basic documents that you must send along with your application in order to score 40 points.

•  EVIDENCE OF YOUR CONFIRMATION OF ACCEPTANCE FOR STUDIES IN UK (30-POINTS)

There are 30 points for your genuine conformation of acceptance under Tier 4 (General) of the points-based system.You will score 30 points for having a valid confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS). When you apply, you must write your CAS reference number on your application form - your Tier 4 sponsor will give you the reference number; and send the documents you used to obtain the CAS. These documents are described on your (CAS).

•  EVIDENCE OF YOUR MONEY (10-POINTS)

You must provide an evidence of money to pay your course fees and living costs as an adult student under Tier 4 (General) of UK points-based system.You will score 10 points if you provide evidence that you have enough money to pay your course fees and living costs. To claim the 10 points, you must show evidence that you have sufficient funds available for your study abroad.

HOW MUCH MONEY DO YOU NEED?

To score 10 points in UK points assessment, you must show that you can pay your course fees for your first period of study (or for your next period of study, if you are applying to continue a course) and your living costs for up to nine months.

Money to cover your course fees

If you are applying to do a 'study abroad' Programme in the UK as part of an overseas course, you must show that you have enough money to pay any fees you need to pay to the Tier 4 sponsor for the first year of the Programme (or for the entire Programme, if it is less than a year long).

You have to pay all or part of your course fees and (if relevant) accommodation fees to your Tier 4 sponsor; and/or,You have enough money to cover your remaining course fees and living costs, if any.

Your confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS) tells the amount of money you need to show to pay your course fees. If you do not know what this amount is, you must ask your Tier 4 sponsor.

Money to cover your living costs Close

If you are studying more than half of your study time in inner London than £1000 per month and If you are studying more than half of your study time outside inner London than it would be £800 per month.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for a visa, you must Complete and submit a visa application form andBook an appointment at one of UK visa application centers.

Paying your visa application fee

You can pay your visa application fee by Demand Draft payable to the "British High Commission" or a cash payment at the bank counter when you attend your appointment at a visa application centeres.  If you do this, you should ensure that you get a receipt.
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SKILLED WORKER FOR UK

This page will describe the immigration categories for non-European migrants who want to work in the UK. Each category has different requirements, so you should read the requirements for your chosen category before you apply for a visa.

If you are a UK employer and you want to employ migrant workers, Most of our work-based categories are part of the UK's points-based system for immigration.

If you want to visit the UK for a short time as a businessperson, sportsperson or entertainer, you may be able to go there as a visitor..

If you are a national of a country in the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland,

If you are a national of a country outside the EEA or Switzerland (except Turkey), you will need to apply under Tier 2 of the points-based system.You must:

have a job offer from a licensed sponsor and a valid certificate of sponsorship; and

pass a points-based assessment.

Categories of skilled worker:

• 1.      There are 4 categories of skilled worker under the points-based system:
• 2.      Tier 2 (General)
• 3.      Tier 2 (Minister of religion)
• 4.      Tier 2 (Sportsperson)
• 5.      Tier 2 (Intra company transfer)

WHAT DOCUMENTS YOU MUST SEND:

• 1.      Evidence of your Qualifications
• 2.      Evidence of your Previous Earnings
• 3.      Evidence of your Age
• 4.      Evidence of your UK Experience
• 5.      Evidence of your English Language Ability
• 6.      Evidence of your Maintenance/Funds

Specific Criteria:

The following tables show the amount of points a you can score for specific criteria. A score of 75 must be attained.

Bachelor's Master's PhD 30 points 35 points 50 points

Previous Earnings:

Like the previous HSMP, points for previous earnings are calculated by converting non-sterling currency to Sterling (British Pounds), then the Sterling figure is converted to points, taking into account the relative difference in the level of earnings between countries. The difference is converted using an 'uplift ratio' that is applied top the entered amount. Different countries have different uplift ratios depending on factors such as GDP per capita, etc.

Age:

The younger you are, the more points you can score. You can score a maximum amount of 20 points if you are under 30 years of age.

UK Experience:

Previous Earnings or Qualifications gained in the UK - 5 Points

English Language Ability:

To apply for a Tier 1 visa, you must show that you are proficient in English by proving one of the following:

1.      That you have passed a test in English equivalent to level C1 of the Council of Europe's Common European Framework for Language Learning (equivalent to a grade C or better at GCSE or an approximate overall band score of 6.5 on an IELTS exam)

2.      That you come from a country where English is the majority language. This includes Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, New Zealand, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and The Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, the USA.

3.      That you have taken a degree taught in English from a list of select countries, verified by using the National Academic Recognition Information Centre data. The countries include Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and The Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, the UK, the USA. Note: Canada isNOT included in this list.

4.      If your degree was earned in another country, information provided by UK NARIC can verify if the English-taught degree is acceptable enough to satisfy the English language requirement.

Successful proof of one of these criteria will earn you the required 10 points for the English language requirement.

Maintenance:

You will be required to score ten points by proving that you can support yourself and any dependents.

Tier 1 Visa Maintenance Funds Applying from within the UK Proof of £800 in a bank account at all times for three months prior to application Applying from outside the UK Proof of £2800 in a bank account at all times for three months prior to application

Evidence showing this information can take the form of bank statements and must be original, on the official letter-headed paper or stationary of the organization, and bearing the official stamp of that organization. The statements must show your name, account number, date of the statement, the bank's name and logo, and transactions covering the three month period.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for a visa, you must Complete and submit a visa application form VAF 1A and book an appointment at one of UK visa application centers in Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore or Mirpur.

Paying your visa application fee:

You can pay your visa application fee by Demand Draft payable to the "British High Commission " or a cash payment at the bank counter when you attend your appointment at a visa application centeres.
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