I have dependants with me can they apply to be my dependants under PSW
•Yes, if they have immigration status as your dependants.
•Each dependant must complete an application form and pay a fee of £50.
•If you have been in the UK for 12 months or more, each of your dependants will need to show they have £533 to support themselves or show £1,600 if you have been in the UK for less than 12 months.
•If your dependants are in your home country then they can apply to join you as your dependants once you have secured your Post Study work status.
Sunday, 31 October 2010
work when you finish studies in united kingdom
Can I work full time after my studies have finished?
Yes, providing you have completed your studies and you are just waiting for your results. You can work full time on a temporary contract until the expiry date of your student visa providing this is not longer than four months and you can continue working until the UKBA make a decision on your PSW application.
You cannot engage in business, self employment or take up employment as a professional sportsperson or entertainer or pursue a career by filling a permanent full-time vacancy.
Yes, providing you have completed your studies and you are just waiting for your results. You can work full time on a temporary contract until the expiry date of your student visa providing this is not longer than four months and you can continue working until the UKBA make a decision on your PSW application.
You cannot engage in business, self employment or take up employment as a professional sportsperson or entertainer or pursue a career by filling a permanent full-time vacancy.
You are legal with home office letter
What is my immigration status while my application is being considered by the UKBA?
You are legally allowed to remain in the UK under the conditions that you hold as a student as long as you made a valid PSW application BEFORE your student visa expired.
This means that you are allowed to take up temporary work while your application is being considered.
For confirmation of this you refer to the Home Office Letter- details in our handout
You are legally allowed to remain in the UK under the conditions that you hold as a student as long as you made a valid PSW application BEFORE your student visa expired.
This means that you are allowed to take up temporary work while your application is being considered.
For confirmation of this you refer to the Home Office Letter- details in our handout
special delivery to home office post study work visa
•Home Office requirements/application change regularly – always check you have the latest guidance & application form
•Make sure you meet all the requirements
•Apply before your student visa expires
•Make sure your form and documents are complete
•Send your application and documents by Special Delivery post
•Remember to keep copies of everything you send.
•Make sure you meet all the requirements
•Apply before your student visa expires
•Make sure your form and documents are complete
•Send your application and documents by Special Delivery post
•Remember to keep copies of everything you send.
supporting documents for the post study work psw visa
Supporting documents for the post study work psw visa
Degree Certificate and
•Letter from University confirming details of your award
Or If applying before receipt of Degree Certificate:-
Letter from University confirming details of award plus name of awarding body and confirmation that Degree Certificate will be awarded.
•Passports showing all your leave in the UK
•Photos – 2 identical photos must follow UKBA photo guidance
•Police Registration Certificate (if required to register)
•Financial Evidence - showing minimum balance of £800 for the last 3 months (must not drop below this for even one day)
•Letter of Consent from Official Financial Sponsor- if you have been supported in the last 12 months
Degree Certificate and
•Letter from University confirming details of your award
Or If applying before receipt of Degree Certificate:-
Letter from University confirming details of award plus name of awarding body and confirmation that Degree Certificate will be awarded.
•Passports showing all your leave in the UK
•Photos – 2 identical photos must follow UKBA photo guidance
•Police Registration Certificate (if required to register)
•Financial Evidence - showing minimum balance of £800 for the last 3 months (must not drop below this for even one day)
•Letter of Consent from Official Financial Sponsor- if you have been supported in the last 12 months
how to make an application for psw post study work visa
•Check that you meet all the requirements.
•Complete PBS self assessment tool on UKBA website.
•Complete the Tier 1 Post Study Work Application Form.
•Make sure you include all evidence required.
•Post your application before your visa expires .
•Postal Application fee: £500.
•In Person Applications - £700 suspended service.
Double check all the documents each and every time while posting application.
•Complete PBS self assessment tool on UKBA website.
•Complete the Tier 1 Post Study Work Application Form.
•Make sure you include all evidence required.
•Post your application before your visa expires .
•Postal Application fee: £500.
•In Person Applications - £700 suspended service.
Double check all the documents each and every time while posting application.
Qualification for post study work PSW visa
•Eligible UK Qualifications & Institution (40 Points): Bachelor’s degree; Masters Degree; PhD.
•Visa Status (20 Points): You must have studied on a student or student related visa or dependant visa
•Time Limit (15 Points): Apply within 12 months of the date that you first get notice of your award – NOT YOUR GRADUATION DATE!
•English Language (10 points): if you score points for all the above
•Maintenance (10 Points): Minimum bank balance of £800 (if in UK); £2,800 (if outside UK) maintained for 3 months
•Visa Status (20 Points): You must have studied on a student or student related visa or dependant visa
•Time Limit (15 Points): Apply within 12 months of the date that you first get notice of your award – NOT YOUR GRADUATION DATE!
•English Language (10 points): if you score points for all the above
•Maintenance (10 Points): Minimum bank balance of £800 (if in UK); £2,800 (if outside UK) maintained for 3 months
requirements for the points based system of post study work visa
Requirements for the points based system of post study work visa
•PSW Visa = Requirements + Correct evidence + Completed form + Fee
•75 Points for: Qualification (20); the University letter (20); Immigration Status (20) and Time Limit (15)
•10 Points awarded for English language (if you meet above)
•10 Points for Maintenance (the required funds in the bank)
•PSW Visa = Requirements + Correct evidence + Completed form + Fee
•75 Points for: Qualification (20); the University letter (20); Immigration Status (20) and Time Limit (15)
•10 Points awarded for English language (if you meet above)
•10 Points for Maintenance (the required funds in the bank)
Benifits of post study work visa (psw)
Eligibility and Benefits of post study work visa (psw)
•Tier 1 of the Points Based System (PBS)
•You must score (95) points to get a PSW visa
•Allows graduates to work for 2 years in the UK
•Any employment or self employment (except work for doctors in training)
•No job offer required
•Flexibility - not tied to an employer
•Can switch into other employment categories
•Tier 1 of the Points Based System (PBS)
•You must score (95) points to get a PSW visa
•Allows graduates to work for 2 years in the UK
•Any employment or self employment (except work for doctors in training)
•No job offer required
•Flexibility - not tied to an employer
•Can switch into other employment categories
Applying Post Study Work Visa
Lot of people get confused on how to apply and when to apply for a post study work visa
so, this is a small information regarding how and when to apply for the psw visa.
What is post study work means?
who qualifies for this visa?
how to apply for it?
•Eligible UK Qualifications & Institution (40 Points): Bachelor’s degree; Masters Degree; PhD ; PGCE at Durham University/HND in Scotland
•Visa Status (20 Points): You must have studied on a student or student related visa or dependant visa
•Time Limit (15 Points): Apply within 12 months of the date that you first get notice of your award – NOT YOUR GRADUATION DATE!
•English Language (10 points): if you score points for all the above
•Maintenance (10 Points): Minimum bank balance of £800 (if in UK); £2,800 (if outside UK) maintained for 3 months
so, this is a small information regarding how and when to apply for the psw visa.
What is post study work means?
who qualifies for this visa?
how to apply for it?
•Eligible UK Qualifications & Institution (40 Points): Bachelor’s degree; Masters Degree; PhD ; PGCE at Durham University/HND in Scotland
•Visa Status (20 Points): You must have studied on a student or student related visa or dependant visa
•Time Limit (15 Points): Apply within 12 months of the date that you first get notice of your award – NOT YOUR GRADUATION DATE!
•English Language (10 points): if you score points for all the above
•Maintenance (10 Points): Minimum bank balance of £800 (if in UK); £2,800 (if outside UK) maintained for 3 months
These are the visas to work in united kingdom
These are the visas to work in united kingdom:-
Tier 1 - Highly skilled individuals, to contribute to growth and productivity.
Categories in tier 1 :
1) Tier 1 (General) – replaces Highly Skilled Migrant Workers Programme (HSMP)
2) Tier 1 (Entrepreneur)
3) Tier 1 (Investor)
4) Tier 1 (Post Study Work) If you have obtained a degree from a university in the United Kingdom, you can apply to stay in the United Kingdom to work for up to two year after you have completed your studies.
Tier 2 - Skilled workers with a job offer, to fill gaps in the UK workforce – employer will assist with immigration requirements.
Tier 1 - Highly skilled individuals, to contribute to growth and productivity.
Categories in tier 1 :
1) Tier 1 (General) – replaces Highly Skilled Migrant Workers Programme (HSMP)
2) Tier 1 (Entrepreneur)
3) Tier 1 (Investor)
4) Tier 1 (Post Study Work) If you have obtained a degree from a university in the United Kingdom, you can apply to stay in the United Kingdom to work for up to two year after you have completed your studies.
Tier 2 - Skilled workers with a job offer, to fill gaps in the UK workforce – employer will assist with immigration requirements.
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