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The UKBA have confirmed that the exact date for closure of the Post Study Work visa route will be 6th April 2012. No applications will be considered after this date.

Please refer to our fact sheet for more information.

Immigration rules

There will be new immigration forms, an increase in fees, and changes to maintenance requirements. Please ensure that you use the updated immigration forms and provide all documentary evidence required, otherwise your application will be refused.

The information on this page is aimed at current University staff & students. If you are not yet a student at Dundee, visit the International Applicants website, and if you are preparing to join us as a member of staff, visit the Human Resources website.

Please note: If you have come in to the UK on a short-term 'student visitor' visa for up to 6 months you will not be allowed to extend as a student in the UK. Therefore if you do have 'student visitor' status rather than 'student' status and you need more time to complete your studies, you would be required to return home to apply for entry clearance as a student to continue your studies. View extending your stay information on the UKBA website.

Please ensure you continue to make use of the latest version of all documents and application forms as they become available.

Immigration Fees from 6th April 2012

Please check that you have the latest version of the Tier 4 application form. For guidance on how to complete the Tier 4 application form see: www.ukcisa.org.uk/student/info_sheets/immigration_uk.php; and please ensure that you send payment at the new fee level for your type of application.

Fee increases for visa extension applications are as follows:

CategoryCurrent fee  Fee from April 2012  
 Tier 4: postal, main applicant   £386   £394 
 Tier 4: postal, dependant   £193   £197 
 Tier 4: PEO, main applicant   £702   £716 
 Tier 4: PEO, dependant   £351   £358 
 PBS dependant applying separately: postal   £550   £561 
 PBS dependant applying separately: PEO   £850   £867 

Increase in Maintenance requirements

From 6th April, when extending your student visa, the amount you need to show for living costs will increase from £600 to £800 per month.  The balance you will need to show in your bank account over 28 days will depend on whether you have an established presence studying in theUK. You have established presence if you have completed a course that was at least six months long within your last period of leave as a Tier 4 student, or if you are applying to continue to study on a course where you have completed at least six months of that course.

If you cannot show required funds in your bank account, you can provide supporting documentation from your parent/guardian in the form of original banks statements (held over 28 days), a supporting letter and your original birth certificate (all translated in to English) and the completion of page 27 on the Tier 4 general application form.

In all cases, bank statements must be dated within one month of submitting your application and the funds must be maintained for the last 28 days.

CAS (Certificate of Acceptance of Study) number

All applicants for Visa Extensions must be issued with a CAS number. The CAS number (which replaces the visa letter) holds information on an electronic system accessed by UKBA.

Before you can be issued with a CAS we ask you to complete our on line enquiry form.

Your CAS number and statement will be issued following a request by the International Adviser. This will normally be processed within five working days of the request being made, on confirmation of tuition fee payment and your academic progress to date.

Please note: Once your new visa is issued you must bring it to the International Advice Service where it will be copied and the information will be stored with your student record.


The Batch Scheme (Extending your student visa)

In addition to our continuing support to International students, and in light of the new tighter regulations introduced by the UKBA, the International Advice Service run a service whereby we will send your student visa extension application through the Student Batch Scheme.

All registered students who need to extend their visa to continue their studies at this University must contact the International Advice Service to make an appointment. You will be required to complete the appropriate visa renewal application form and provide all supporting documents along with photocopies to keep for our records.

Applications will be posted by special delivery on a weekly basis, depending on demand.

To cover postage and administration there will be a service charge of £5 per application, £10 per family.

Once you complete the on-line enquiry form (above) and receive your CAS, you will be asked to book an appointment with the International Student Adviser through our e-vision booking system.

For more information, please check our Factsheet.

Tier 4 (General) for extending your leave as a student

When extending your student visa, we strongly advise you prepare well in advance.

For further details on the application process see our fact & information sheets:

You can buy a Tier 4 Application pack for £1 from the Enquiry Centre at 2 Airlie Place, or you can download the application form and guidance notes from the UKBA website.

Dependants

If you have dependants living with you and they need to extend their visa then a separate PBS (Dependant) form must be completed and submitted with your application, otherwise if sent separately a higher fee will be charged (download the application form).

£450 Maintenance funds per month for each dependant must be held in your bank account for at least 28 days (from closing balance) prior to application.

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