Sakshi Education
UK planned to restrict student visas by over 25 per cent a year; a reduction of close to 80,000 visas.
- As per new rules which would come into effect from April, applicants have to demonstrate a higher knowledge of English than is required currently and only those sponsored by an accredited institution will be allowed to come in.
- Students at private colleges will be barred from taking up work during study and there will be restrictions on work placements in courses outside universities. However, those at public-funded universities and colleges will retain their current work rights,
- The overall time that can be spent on a student visa at degree or higher levels will be limited to five years. At present, there is no time limit for study at this level.
- The current system, which allows students two years to seek employment after their course ends, will be abolished and only graduates who have an offer of a skilled job from a sponsoring employer under Tier 2 of the points-based system will be allowed to stay on.
- There will also be restrictions on bringing in dependants. Only postgraduate students at universities and government-sponsored students will be able to bring their dependants. At present, all students on longer courses can bring their dependants.
Published date : 25 Mar 2011 04:17PM
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