- Raising the level of courses students can study, with only Highly Trusted Sponsors able to offer courses to adult students below degree level.
- introducing a tougher English language requirement;(competence at intermediary level B2)
- ensuring students wishing to extend their studies show evidence of academic progression;
- limiting students' entitlements to work and their ability to bring in dependants; and
- improving the accreditation process for education providers, alongside more rigorous inspections.
The consultation will run for 8 weeks until 31st January. This is shorter than a standard 12 week consultation so that the policy can be announced in advance of the next academic year.
Rushdy Razak,
Extract from UKBA, 7th Dec, 2010, 3.30PM(GMT)
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The Simple Message is nothing but "Come Here to Study and Go Home"
The UK Border Agency has stopped accepting Tier 1 (General) applications made overseas, from 23 December 2010.
Tier 1 (General) will not reopen for new applications overseas. If you have already obtained a Tier 1 (General) visa, your dependants can still apply
Tier 1 (General) will remain open to applicants who are already in the UK until 5 April 2011. There will be transitional arrangements for some in-country applicants beyond 6 April 2011, and we will announce details of these in due course.
UKBA, 22nd Dec, 2010
Note:I have not posted this update as a new one/new post... in order to keep the latest significant changes very prominently displayed in the home page/first page
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