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Tier 4 plans for students

30 July 2008

The UK Border Agency has published its plans for the student Immigration Rules under Tier 4 of the Points Based System. They are expected to come into effect by April 2009. For more information, go to Immigration, including visas.

Tier 1 (General) and MBA students

24 July 2008

Tier 1 (General) came into force fully on 30 June. It replaces the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme, which had a special provision for some MBA graduates. Tier 1 (General) does not have this special provision. However, the UK Border Agency has announced transitional arrangements for you if you started your MBA at one of the 50 specified institutions before 30 June 2008. More details should be available from 8 August.

UK Border Agency letter of 17 July 2008

UK Border Agency letter of 17 March 2008 (referred to in 17 July letter)

Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) launched

2 July 2008

Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) replaced the International Graduates Scheme and the Fresh Talent: Working in Scotland Scheme on 30 June 2008. For full information and links to UK Border Agency guidance and application forms, go to Working in the UK after your studies.