TIER 1 POST-STUDY WORK VISA UK
The Tier 1 (Post Study Work) visa category replaces the International Graduates Scheme (IGS) and the Fresh Talent: Working in Scotland Scheme and is targeted at successful international graduates who have studied at recognised institutions in the United Kingdom. Designed to encourage them to remain in the UK following completion of their studies, the category provides a bridge to skilled or highly skilled work and enables visa holders to acquire sufficient UK experience or earnings to switch into another tier of the points-based system. Holders of Tier 1 (Post Study Work) visas are free to look for and take up employment without having a sponsor for the duration of their stay.
DO I QUALIFY FOR A TIER 1 POST-STUDY WORK VISA TO THE UK?
Our Free Tier 1 Post Study Work visa Eligibility Assessment is designed to instantly determine if you are eligible to apply for a UK Post-study Work visa. It uses criteria set by the UK Border Agency and is the most comprehensive and technologically advanced online Migration Assessment tool available.
TIER 1 POST-STUDY WORK VISA BASIC REQUIREMENTS
The basic requirement for this visa is to score a minimum of 95 points for attributes including UK qualification, study at a United Kingdom institution, immigration status during UK study and/or research, date of award of the qualification, English language and available maintenance (funds).
TIER 1 POST-STUDY WORK VISA ENTITLEMENTS
Applicants who are granted residence under the Tier 1 (Post Study Work) visa are permitted to live and work in the UK for a period of two (2) years. No further or subsequent grant can be made under this category.
The Tier 1 Post Study work visa provides a bridge to skilled or highly skilled work and the applicant would be expected to switch into another part of the points-based system as soon as they are able to do so. Eligible dependants may also qualify to be included and upon obtaining the visa, may also work or study without any restrictions.
Tier 1 (Post Study Work) visa holders do not have recourse to public funds. As a guideline, they should be able to show that they have sufficient funds for about three months without needing to work or fall back on public funds
TIER 1 POST-STUDY WORK VISA PROCESSING TIME AND COSTS
| TIER 1 POST-STUDY WORK | OUTSIDE THE UK (ENTRY CLEARANCE) | INSIDE THE UK (FLR) |
| Government Main Application Fee | UK£265 | UK£500 |
| Government Partner Application Fee | UK£265 | UK£50/465* |
| Government Child Application Fee | UK£265 | UK£50/465* |
| Advanced Migration Service | US$399 | |
| Premium Migration Service | US$1499 | |
| PROCESSING TIMES | 1-12 weeks | 4-16 weeks |
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* The reduced fee will be applicable when the dependent applies at the same time with the main applicant.
OTHER WORK VISAS
- EEA Association Agreement Visa
- Overseas Domestic Worker Visa
- Sole Representative Visa
- Tier 1 (General) Visa
- Sponsored Worker (Tier 2 General) Visa
- Tier 2 (Intra-Company Transfer) Sponsored Worker Visa
- Sponsored Worker (Tier 2 Minister of Religion) Visa
- Sponsored Worker (Tier 2 Sportsperson) Visa
- Temporary workers (Tier 5) Visa
- Tier 5 (Youth Mobility Scheme) Visa
- Worker Registration Scheme Visa
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