Latest UK Student Visa Requirement
Point Based System
(Tier-4)
PLEASE NOTE:
BEGINNING APRIL 2009 NEW STUDENT VISA FORMS, ON TIER-4 POINT-BASED SYSTEM, HAVE BEEN INTRODUCED BY UK BORDER AGENCY (UKBA) AND NO INTERVIEW IS REQUIRED BY THE STUDENT.
TIER-4'S PURPOSE:
TO ENCOURAGE ONLY GENUINE STUDENTS INTENDING TO STUDY IN UK.
Changes to student
applications from 22 February 2010
From 22 February
2010, any applicant who applies to study in the UK under Tier 4 of the
points-based system must have a Confirmation of Acceptance
for Studies (CAS) from their prospective sponsor.
UK Border Agency
will accept applications that are supported solely by CAS Letters if
they have been lodged and paid for on or before 21 February 2010. Any
applications that are paid for on or after 22 February 2010 and are not
supported by a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies will be refused.
The date of
application is the date that the fee associated with the application is
paid. This means the date shown on the payment receipt, which depends
on how the student paid for his / her visa application, for example, at
a British diplomatic mission overseas, visa application centre or
online. Applicants wishing to apply with a CAS Letter must ensure that
an appointment to make a payment is made before 22 February 2010.
For more information
about applying to study under Tier 4 of the points-based system, see
the Studying
in the UK section of the UK Border
Agency website
http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/howtoapply/infs/inf29pbsstudent
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Click here (PDF format)
FOR THE FRESHLY UPDATED TIER-4
GUIDANCE. (Further
changes may be expected by 06/04/2010)
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BEWARE: APPLICANTS APPLYING FOR STUDENT VISA TO UK ARE
STRICTLY ADVISED & SUGGESTED TO BE VERY CAREFUL IN FILLING-OUT BOTH TIER-4 VISA APPLICATION &
ASSESSMENT FORMS BECAUSE OF VERY TEDIOUS,
TECHNICAL & DUBIOUS LANGUAGE USED BY UKBA EXPERTS IN THERE AS FAILING TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN REFUSAL OF THEIR
UK STUDENT VISA APPLICATION(S).
Given below are the main
requirements. (As of March 02, 2010)
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There are 40 points in total to qualify
for the Applicant for UK visa, out of which 30 points are
allocated for Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) in UK and 10 points
are allocated for Maintenance.
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A
CAS Letter from
UKBA Tier-4 Certified Colleges/Universities in UK.
click here
(Opens only with Adobe Acrobat Reader)
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Deposit is
mandatory for CAS Letter depending upon the requirement
by the each Education Provider on individual basis.
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Minimum requirement
of Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) from Pakistan
for students applying for undergraduate courses in most of the
colleges in UK. All original
testimonials needed by British High Commission in Islamabad /
UK Embassy in Abu Dhabi UAE.
WARNING:
NO PROVISIONAL EDUCATIONAL
CERTIFICATES ARE ACCEPTED AT ALL BY UKBA.
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Personal / Parent's Funds such as:
Computerized
bank statement with at least 28 days or more confirming the
held fund for maintenance plus any outstanding balance
after deposit that is equivalent amount in Pak Rupees in balance as
required to stay & study in UK to cover at least nine months
of accommodation (GBP 7,200 within London
Borough or GBP 5,400 outside London Borough or other cities) plus
initially one year of tuition fee no matter if your course is of 4 years
in duration.
OR
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Loan
Letter with no more than 6 months from the date of
issuance. Although the Loan letter issued from any local Bank does not carry a
28-days holding condition
unlike a bank statement does, there are several cases
reported in which the visa officer awarded zero points
out of 10 points for maintenance therefore
refusing the visa application with an administrative review
option. Hence it is strictly advised to properly
streamline the required documents and fill the personal
information plus the assessment form in such a professional
way so that the visa officer cannot find any loopholes as a part of
an excuse to award zero points
to begin with even if the loan letter has been submitted to FedEx
along with other documents within 28 days holding period which is not a requirement (we
surely can
help in that area with our professional expertise).
ADVANTAGES OF A LOAN
LETTER.
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A Loan Letter is good for those
Applicants who (1) seek a financial help from banks in terms of
running finance for their higher studies abroad and (2) a Loan
Letter is also better for those Applicants who although can afford a
personal bank statement with required held funds, they cannot afford
to wait for 28 days holding period
BEWARE:
No Saving Certificates,
Bonds or Financial Securities are accepted
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At least one year
valid passport with visa application form and 2 passport size
photographs on non granular paper with white to off-white
background (No Polaroid Photos accepted)
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Minimum
English proficiency requirements:
IELTS with at least
5.5/9.0
bandwidth.
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From
March 03, 2010,
the level at which Tier-4 (General) students can study
English language
courses at has
been raised from
level A2
above of the
Common European Framework of Reference
(CEFR)
for Languages to
level B2.
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All Visa fees
(now revised by UKBA from
April 06,2010) are now accepted in Cash at
FedEx outlets for UK
in an equivalent of Pak Rs. 26,865
(currently/approx) at an open
market rate
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Click-here,
to see the latest foreign currency exchange rates in the open
market courtesy: Forexpkdotcom
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Click-here to see the
complete fee chart courtesy: FedEx. as a
non-refundable UK Student visa application
charges
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All of
the above mentioned original documents plus the certified /
notarized photocopies of applicant's Passport, NIC
card, acceptance letter and all educational docs through FedEx to British High Commission (BHC)
in Islamabad.
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A health certificate from
IOM verifying
that person going for study/work/settlement to UK is not suffering from
tuberculosis. Contact main IOM office in Islamabad through
the following link:
http://www.iom.int/jahia/Jahia/pid/495
12. Visa Application forms are available from Following UKBA website and can
be downloaded in PDF format.
http://www.ukvisas,gov.uk
13. There is no right of Appeal outside UK for student getting
refused in
Tier-4 System, however Administrative
Review is always there as
a second option.
14. Appointment is essential before documents submission at FedEx. Dial Call
Centre 0900-10411 (PTCL) / 8865 (Any
Cellular Network / Only 4 digits)
15. For further details on Tier-4 Point based system, visit
www.ukvisas.gov.uk
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updated: 05/06/2010
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