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)

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.
A CAS Letter from UKBA Tier-4 Certified Colleges/Universities in UK. click here (Opens only with Adobe Acrobat Reader)
Deposit is mandatory for CAS Letter depending upon the requirement by the each Education Provider on individual basis.
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.

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
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.

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

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)
Minimum English proficiency requirements: IELTS with at least 5.5/9.0 bandwidth.
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.
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
Click-here, to see the latest foreign currency exchange rates in the open market courtesy: Forexpkdotcom
Click-here to see the complete fee chart courtesy: FedEx. as a non-refundable UK Student visa application charges
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.
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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Last updated: 05/06/2010

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