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The post-study worker category is intended to retain the most able international graduates who have studied in the United Kingdom. It also enhances the United Kingdom's overall offer to international students. Post-study workers are free to look for work without having a sponsor for the length of their leave. The category provides a bridge to highly skilled or skilled work. If you are granted permission to stay as a post-study worker, you can switch into another tier of the points-based system as soon as you are able to.
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You can apply under the post-study worker category if you are:
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in the United Kingdom with permission to stay under the Science and Engineering Graduates Scheme (SEGS), International Graduates Scheme (IGS) or Fresh Talent: Working in Scotland Scheme (FT:WISS); or
in the United Kingdom as a student, this includes students, student nurses, students resitting examinations, and students writing up a thesis, and want to switch into the post-study worker category.
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Points you need to score
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You need to score 75 points to qualify under this category.
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Has successfully obtained either:
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the United Kingdom recognized bachelor's degree; or
the United Kingdom recognized postgraduate degree; or
the United Kingdom postgraduate certificate or diploma; or
an HND from a Scottish institution
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At the United Kingdom institution that is either:
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a recognized or listed the United Kingdom body; or
on the Tier 4 sponsors register (once implemented); or
if claiming 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 that maintains records of enrolment and attendance.
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Obtained the qualification while in the United Kingdom with:
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Student (Tier 4, once introduced) Leave; or
As a dependant of someone with valid leave in an immigration category permitting dependants in the United Kingdom
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Made the application within the last 12 months of obtaining the qualification
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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
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English Language Ability
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The English language requirement is waived for Post-Study Work applicants because it is assumed English language proficiency was required to obtain the eligible qualification.
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Maintenance
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Post-Study Work applicants from outside the country are required to score ten points by proving they can support themselves and any dependents.
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Start up costs Funds Total
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£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.
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Most Post-Study Work migrants are expected to switch from the Student (or Tier 4) category from within the United Kingdom, in which case the Maintenance test will only require the migrant to show they have £800 in Funds plus additional funds for dependants.
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If you are planning to apply under Tier 1 - Post Study Worker, we will be happy to offer professional help. We are registered with OISC, the United Kingdom as Immigration Advisors.
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If you are interested in living and working in the United Kingdom as a Tier 1 Post Study Worker, we can help. Please select one of the options below:
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If you are living in the United Kingdom and wish to submit your Tier 1 (Post Study Worker) Application
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If you wish to check Frequently Asked Questions about Tier 1 (Post Study Worker) Scheme under Points Based Immigration System of the United Kingdom
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