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Tier-1 Post-Studies Work — Get  a Work Permit After Completion of Studies in the UK

 

This category is for graduates who have studied in the United Kingdom to remain here and take on highly skilled work upon completion of their studies.

Requirements (Entry Clearance)

  • Applicants must not fall for refusal under the general grounds for refusal.
     
  • Applicants must not previously have been granted Entry Clearance or Leave to Remain as a Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) Migrant as a Participant in the International Graduates Scheme (or its predecessor, the Science and Engineering Graduates Scheme), or as a Participant in the Fresh Talent: Working in Scotland Scheme.
     
  • Applicants must score a minimum of 75 points under the attributes criteria.
     
  • Applicants must score a minimum of 10 points under the English language requirement.
     
  • Applicants must score a minimum of 10 points under the maintenance requirement.
     

If successful, the applicant will be granted Entry Clearance for a period of 2 years.

Requirements (Leave to Remain)

  • Applicants must not fall for refusal under the general grounds for refusal, and must not be an illegal entrant.
     
  • Applicants must not previously have been granted Entry Clearance or Leave to Remain as a Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) Migrant.
     
  • Applicants must score a minimum of 75 points under the attributes criteria.
     
  • Applicants must score a minimum of 10 points under the English language requirement.
     
  • Applicants must score a minimum of 10 points under the maintenance requirement.
     
  • Applicants must have, or have last been granted, Entry Clearance, Leave to Enter or Leave to Remain in one of the following categories:
    1. Fresh Talent: Working in Scotland Scheme,
       
    2. International Graduates Scheme (or its predecessor, the Science and Engineering Graduates Scheme),
       
    3. Student,
       
    4. Student Nurse,
       
    5. Student Re-Sitting an Examination, or
       
    6. Student Writing Up a Thesis.

Upon completion of 2 years in this category, the applicant will need to switch into another Tier 1 or Tier 2 category or return to their home country.

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