UK:
New Student Visa Replaces Tier 4
24 September 2020
Fakhoury Global Immigration
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Effective October 5, 2020, the current Tier 4 (General) and Tier
4 (Child) routes will close and be replaced with the new Student
Route and Child Student route. These routes will apply to both EEA
and non-EEA students traveling to the UK to study.
Those with current Tier 4 visas will not be affected. However,
EEA nationals will lose the right of free movement and will require
a visa to study.
Among the changes to the new student route are the
following:
- increased switching permissions
- removal of eight year limit on
studying courses at the postgraduate level
- maintenance funds no longer required
for applicants that have spent over one year in the UK on their
current visa
Those who may be affected are encouraged to contact an
immigration specialist for case-specific advice.
The content of this article is intended to provide a general
guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought
about your specific circumstances.
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