If you hold a Tier 4 visa and your course is degree level, you will normally be allowed to work for up to 20 hours per week during term time and up to full-time during vacations.
What are the Course Requirements for a Tier 4 Student Visa?
- A full-time course that leads to a qualification below Degree level (RQF level 3, 4 or 5) with at least 15 hours per week of organised daytime study;
- A full-time course that leads to a qualification that is at Degree level or above (RQF level 6, 7 or 8);
- A full-time course that is at degree level or above (RQF level 6,7 or 8), that is equivalent to a UK higher education course and is being delivered as part of a longer course overseas;
- A part-time course leading to a qualification that is above Degree level (RQF level 7 or above);
- A recognised foundation programme for postgraduate doctors or dentists (if you have finished a recognised UK degree in medicine or dentistry, received that degree from a registered student sponsor and spent your final year and at least one other year of studies leading to that degree in the UK);
- An English language course at level B2 or above in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
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What is a CAS?
This is known as a Certificate of Sponsorship of Studies. Without this document from your Sponsor license educational provider your application will not be valid. This will be issued if you have been accepted onto your proposed course of study.
Each CAS must contain the following information about the applicant:
- Your personal details
- Sponsor details
- Course of study
- Finances – fees paid
- Academic and English ability to satisfy the course requirements
Financial requirements and the 28 days rule for a Tier 4 Student Visa in the UK ?
Course Fees
Yes there are specific requirements regarding the Course fees and Living Costs. The applicant must show that they have sufficient funds to pay outstanding course fee for the first academic year.
What are the Living Costs for a Tier 4 Student Visa?
This will be stated on your CAS and you will need to demonstrate funds to cover your living costs for accommodation purposes for up to 9 months (1 academic year) The Inner London rates are;
If you will be studying in Inner London, you will need £1,334 for each month of your course, a total of 9 months. If you are studying Outer London you will need £1,023 for each month of your course, a total of 9 months.
How long do I need to keep funds for?
You will need to have held the requirement amount for at least 28 consecutive days ending not more than 31 days before the date of your Student visa application. Any money you use for maintenance (course fees and living costs) must be in your account or your parents (s) account for 28 days (finishing on the date of closing balance).
The 28 days will be counted back from the closing balance and the closing balance cannot be more than 31 days on the date of application.
Can I apply for my dependants to join me in the UK on a Tier 4 Student Visa?
Yes you can apply for your family dependants to enter the UK and join you subject to meeting the relevant requirements or alternatively if they are applying at the initial stage of entry clearance. Please note, additional funds may apply if applying at the same time and the level of the course of the main applicant.
The rates are must each have £845 a month for 9 months available to them if studying in London or £680 if studying outside of London to fulfil the requirements.
Please note, different rules apply if you are considered to known as a ‘low risk national’ – known as the Different Arrangements. If you are a national listed in a low risk national you must still meet the financial requirements but will not need to submit evidence of your financial documents as part of your application.
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Will I be given the right to work on a Tier 4 Student Visa in the UK?
Yes you will be entitled to work up to 20 hours if you are studying a full time course at level 7 (degree level or above) per week and living in the UK on a Tier 4 visa. If you are studying a below degree level full time course of studies you will be given 10 hours to work per week.
How can we help?
Our Friendly Team of Immigration Solicitors in London are experts in dealing with your application for a Student visa to the UK;
Once instructed, please feel assured we will include the following:
- Taking detailed instructions from you and advising you about the relevant immigration laws and procedures in your application for a Tier 4 Student visa to the UK;
- Assessing and checking your documents and evidence to ensure that your application fulfils the relevant requirements
- Advising you if any documents are missing or additional documents are required to support and strengthen your application for a Tier 4 Student visa to the UK
- Completing of your entire application process and any information to process your application for a Tier 4 Student visa to the UK
- Preparing a representation letter to the Home Office as to why you qualify for a Tier 4 Student visa to the UK
Our Top Tier 4 Student Visa FAQ’S
A student visa will be valid for the duration of your Degree or Master’s degree and for a further four months after you complete your course.
You’ll need to show you have enough money to support yourself – unless you’ve been in the UK with a valid visa for at least 12 months on the date of your application. How much money you need depends on where you will be studying. You’ll need either: £1,334 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses in London or if you are studying Outer London you will need £1,023 for each month of your course, a total of 9 months.
You’ll need to show you have enough money to support yourself – unless you’ve been in the UK with a valid visa for at least 12 months on the date of your application. How much money you need depends on where you will be studying in London or Outer London.
Your partner and children (‘dependants’) may be able to apply to come to the UK or stay longer in the UK. You must be one of the following: a full-time student on a postgraduate level course (RQF level 7 or above) that lasts 9 months or longer.
Your dependant will be able to work full full-time without restrictions (including self-employment), but will not be able to take employment as a doctor or dentist in training.