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Graduate Students - Post Study Work


Call the London Office on +44 (0)844 991 9222 for a Tier 1 (General) consultation or an appointment.

Overview

HSMP versus Tier1

The Post-Study Work sub-category replaces the International Graduates Scheme and the Fresh Talent: Working in Scotland scheme. It is good for a non-renewable two-year period after which you are expected to transfer to another immigration category. Time spent under the Post-Study Work sub-category does not count towards permanent residence.

Specific Criteria

Has successfully obtained either:

  • a UK recognized bachelor's degree; or
  • a UK recognized postgraduate degree; or
  • a UK postgraduate certificate or diploma; or
  • an HND from a Scottish institution
 20 points

At a UK institution that is either:

  • a recognized or listed UK body; or
  • on the Tier 4 sponsors register (once implemented); or
  • if claimining points for an Higher National Diploma from a Scottish Institution, that diploma was earned at a publicly funded institution of higher education or a bonafide Scottish private education institution which maintains records of enrolment and attendance.
 20 points

Obtained the qualification while in the UK with:

  • Student (Tier 4, once introduced) Leave; or
  • As a dependant of someone with valid leave in an immigration category permitting dependants in the UK
 20 points
Made the application within the last 12 months of obtaining the qualification 15 points
Applying after having leave to remain in either the International Graduates Scheme, the Science and Engineering Graduate Scheme, or the Fresh Talent: Working in Scotland scheme
75 points

English Language Ability

The English language requirement is waived for Post-Study Work applicants because it is assumed English language profficiency was requried to obtained the eligible qualification.

Maintenance

Post-Study Work applicants from outside the country are required to score ten points by proving they can support themselves and any dependents.

Start up costs Funds Total
£400 £2,400 £2,800
2/3 of the £2,400 is required for first dependent of the main applicant, and 1/3 for each subsequent dependant.

Most Post-Study Work migrants are expected to switch from the Student (or Tier 4) category from within the UK, in which case the Maintenance test will only require the migrant to show they have £800 in Funds plus additional funds for dependants.