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| Visa Letters have now been replaced by Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies also known as CAS |
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| If NOT receiving a "University Degree" then maximum visa is 3 years. |
| If receiving a "University Degree" then maximum visa is 4 years. |
3. Work during study
| When enrolled into a degree program, maximum work allowed is 20 hrs/week and when enrolled into a below degree level program, maximum work allowed is 10 hrs/week(During holidays 40 hrs/week). |
4. Tuition Fees and Expenses
| Tuition fee for first 12 months of course has to be shown as available or fully paid for before seeking UK visa. |
Compulsory living expenses have to shown now unlike earlier:
- If living in London: £ 9,600 / year (Spouse/kids extra).
- If living outside London: £ 7,200 / year (Spouse/kids extra).
5. Points based System
| New points based system will be applicable to see if student is qualified for visa. |
| Points can be checked before applying for UK visa. |
6. Moving Between schools
| Have to get Confirmation of Acceptance (CAS), from school before joining school (Application Fees: £10). |
| School has to report to Home Office if student does not attend school for more than 2 weeks. |
| If students wants to move schools, need to apply for CAS again and get approved by Home office before moving. |
Students have to very careful while jumping schools often or not attending schools. This will be closely monitored.
What does this mean to students who want to study in UK?
This means that students who genuinely want to go for good quality higher education to UK would face no changes or risks. But for those students who seek admission into Colleges and Universities in UK just to gain entry and then jump schools or start working full-time will/could face trouble or restrictions. |
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