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Graduate Students - Post Study Work


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Overview

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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 doesn not count towards permanent residence. Please note that details of this scheme may change before it is implemented, so please check back periodically.

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)
 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

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 will be required to score ten points by proving they can support themselves and any dependants.

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.