New Immigration Rules for Non-EU Students

The post below comes from the Visalaw International attorneys in the United Kingdom. Read the biographies of Sohan Sidhu and Graeme Kirk on the Visalaw International site.



The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has introduced new rules for students and their family members making applications under Tier 4 of the Points Based System. The new rules include the following:-

1. The student will not be able to work more than 20 hours per week during term time when they are following a degree level course or a foundation degree course.
   
   
2. The student will not be able to work more than 10 hours per week where they are following a course of study below degree level (excluding a foundation degree course).
   
   
3. For family members the new immigration rules include the following:-
   1. The family member will not be able to work if the Tier 4 student has been granted permission to study in the UK for less than 12 months.
   2. The family member will not be able to work if the Tier 4 student is following a course of study below degree level.

If any further information is required regarding students or for any other aspect of the UK immigration system please contact Sohan Sidhu.