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British universities call for return of graduate work visa
By Richmond Chambers

There are over 450,000 international students studying in the UK. The UK is one of the most competitive countries in the world for higher education, after the much larger USA. However, while rival countries like the US, Australia, France and Germany have continued...

 to see growth in the number of international students flocking to their universities, interest in UK universities has flatlined. Between 2014 and 2015, student numbers in the UK rose by 9.4% but the UK rate was just 0.5%. Leading figures from British...

Changes to the Tier 4 Student category
By Richmond Chambers

Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules: HC1078, announced on Friday 17th March 2017, introduces various change to Tier 4 Visas, which cover students. Amendments will seek to ensure stronger care protections for those who fall within the “Child” subcategory,...

 as well as setting higher standards which institutions and students must reach if they wish to be considered under the “General” category.Tier 4 (Child) Tier 4 (Child) applicants who have younger siblings accompanied by their parent(s) on the...

What is a ‘Genuine Student’?
By Emma Greenwood

Under paragraph 245ZV(k) of the Immigration Rules, an applicant for entry clearance as a student is required to show that he is a ‘genuine student’. Guidance entitled ‘Tier 4 of the points-based system’ version 37.0 published on 30 November 2016 provides...

 guidance as to when it is necessary to interview applicants, and as to how to assess genuineness. The immigration history of the Applicant and any dependents in the UK and other countries The Applicant’s education history, study and post study plans; The...

ETS / TOEIC - MA (ETS – TOEIC testing) [2016] UKUT 00450
By Lawrence Youssefian

MA (ETS – TOEIC testing) [2016] UKUT 00450 is the latest case in the string of cases involving those who have had their leave to remain or enter, refused, curtailed, or cancelled. This is generally done on the ground that,...

 based on information from ETS, the Secretary of State for the Home Department (“SSHD”) had significant evidence to conclude that the test certificate was fraudulently obtained by the use of a proxy test-taker.

Immigration Options for Graduate Students
By Gillian McCall

Every year thousands of Students come to the UK to study. Prior to the closure of the Tier 1 (Post Study Work) category, fresh graduates had the option to remain in the UK for up to two years...

 in order to work, complete study further, start a business and generally decide what they wanted to do in the long term, and if they wanted to do it in the UK.Graduate Entrepreneur

International Students are Good for the Economy
By Richmond Chambers

A new report from London First and PwC has revealed that international students have a positive impact on the UK economy. International students in London bring a net benefit of £2.3 billion to the UK economy. They support nearly 70,000 jobs in London because...

 of the money they spend here. It is not true that international students are a burden to our public services, such as the NHS. They contribute a total of £2.8 billion through the spending they bring to the country, while only consuming £540 million in...

Calls for Policy Change on International Students
By Richmond Chambers

An Early Day Motion (EDM) calling for overseas university students to be removed from UK net migration targets has been submitted to the UK Parliament, reports Times Higher Education.Contact Us

 An Early Day Motion (EDM) calling for overseas university students to be removed from UK net migration targets has been submitted to the UK Parliament, reports Times Higher Education.Contact Us

Administrative Review under the new Appendix AR
By Richmond Chambers

Those who apply for leave to remain as a Tier 4 Migrant, as a partner of a Tier 4 Migrant and/or as a child of a Tier 4 Migrant on or after 20 October 2014 will have their right...

 of appeal to the First-tier Tribunal removed following the introduction of The Immigration Act 2014 (Commencement No. 3, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014, SI 2014/2771.

New Immigration Measures Affecting Students
By Richmond Chambers

The Government has recently announced a series of measures that it says are designed to tackle potential abuse of the student visa system.Contact Us

 The Government has recently announced a series of measures that it says are designed to tackle potential abuse of the student visa system.Contact Us

Tier 4 Sponsor License Suspended: Advice for Students
By Richmond Chambers

The Home Office can suspend an institution's Tier 4 sponsor license temporarily if they are investigating the institution. The result of the investigation will be either that the license is reinstated, or that it is...

 revoked completely.How this affects students?Students studying or applying to study at institutions assigned zero Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS): Students who are already studying with their sponsor:

Inquiry into Closure of Post Study Work Route
By Richmond Chambers

A new inquiry has been launched into the possible impacts for the UK of the closure of the Post Study Work route.Contact Us

 A new inquiry has been launched into the possible impacts for the UK of the closure of the Post Study Work route.Contact Us

Calls for revised immigration policy on international STEM students
By Richmond Chambers

An ‘unwelcoming’ UK has led to an unprecedented fall in international Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) student numbers, according to a recent House of Lords Science and Technology Committee report. The Government should treat student numbers...

 separately for immigration policy making purposes. The Government should review its package for international students every two years to ensure it is globally competitive. The Government should reinstate the previous post study work route, which was...
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