How do British students apply for their own work visas?

For many students who study in the UK and want to stay in the UK for employment after graduation, they all hope to complete their work visas as soon as possible when their student visas are about to expire. So how do British students apply for their own work visas? Come and have a look.

I T2 General Professional grades and starting salary requirements

I believe that many international students have a certain understanding of the basic requirements of T2 general work visa. The basic requirements for changing from a Tier 4 ordinary student visa to a T2 ordinary work visa are as follows:

1, and the position needs to reach NQF level 6 (National Qualification Framework level 6) or above;

2. The annual salary of the position should be at least? 20,500, and this annual salary needs to correspond to the job;

3. Must have obtained a bachelor's degree or above in the UK;

4. Meet the requirements of living funds in the UK;

most important of all

5. An employer with guarantee qualification is required to issue a certificate of guarantee (COS) for the applicant.

Does the company you apply for have T2 guarantee qualification?

For various reasons, not all employers will support applying for a Tier 2 visa. Some technically sensitive positions of national defense suppliers and state key laboratories will not be open to foreigners. Therefore, it is particularly important to have a certain understanding of the employer itself before submitting your resume. Is there any way to find out whether the company you are applying for can support the application for a work visa? The answer is yes. The official list of guarantors issued by the British Immigration Bureau lists in detail all companies eligible to issue T2 work visas (and T5 short-term work visas, which will not be discussed for the time being). Moreover, this list is constantly updated, which reflects the regular review of this visa type guarantee company by the Immigration Bureau.

Second, matters needing attention in the face-to-face visa for studying in the UK

1, smile politely

Politeness and smile are also important, which is closely related to impression. As a matter of fact, most of our students in China are doing well.

Knock first. Knock before entering the door. It's impolite not to knock. Usually you can get in by knocking on the door twice. You don't have to wait for the people inside to say come in, because the people inside know you are coming in.

The correct way is to knock on the door twice, open the door, close the door gently, and then say good morning/good afternoon.

In addition to eyes and smiles, visa officers should smile naturally when talking to you, looking at each other instead of looking around, looking at the visa officer's whole face instead of staring at specific organs such as eyes, nose or mouth.

2. clothes

* I'm impressed. Everyone understands this truth. Whether it is a girl or an interview visa, it is the same reason. For well-dressed British people, what to wear is more important. Although important, the principle is simple: students should dress like students, and those who have worked should have the style of working for a while, and they should not dress too casually. In other words, although the British attach great importance to clothes, it doesn't mean you have to wear a suit.

3, the expression should be clear

In the interview of studying in Britain, it is common to make a slip of the tongue because of nervousness. Therefore, don't consider using any wonderful but unfamiliar expressions to avoid ambiguity, or words that don't convey meaning, or faltering words or wandering eyes. In addition, it is also a good countermeasure to prepare the common questions that visa officers like in advance.

4. Avoid the trend of migration

A country's enrollment of international students is definitely not to increase the number of its citizens. Therefore, a reasonable study abroad plan and a clear direction of returning to China after graduation are very important factors for signing a contract. In addition, you should make your future development clear for the visa officer to hear clearly, instead of being thought that you will emigrate to work in the UK, otherwise it will increase the risk of visa refusal.

Three. Frequently asked questions about visa processing in Britain

1. What materials must I prepare to apply for a student visa?

The necessary materials are:

CAS, passport, tuberculosis test certificate (for China applicants), BRP (for UK applicants) and police registration letter (for UK applicants). In addition, some majors may need to provide ATAS files.

In addition, the materials that may be randomly selected include degree certificates and translations, IELTS test reports, and proof of funds. I suggest you make preparations in advance and don't report your luck.

2. What is ATAS? How to authenticate?

The full name of ATAS is academic technology approval scheme, which can be understood as academic certification. You can apply for ATAS in official website, UK. If your major needs ATAS application, it will be indicated in your offer or CAS, so please confirm it carefully.

3. Which visas can be transferred to a British student visa?

Generally speaking, the new student visa policy introduced in June last year (5438+ 10) is more flexible and friendly for visa type conversion.

Previously, only applicants with Tier 4 and qualified guarantors and those with Tier 2 visas could apply for student visas in the UK. However, the revised rules stipulate that holders of other visa types except tourists, short-term students, parents of children and students, seasonal workers, private domestic workers and those who hold visas outside the immigration rules can transfer to student visas in the UK.

There are more types of student visas that can be converted in the UK during the epidemic. If necessary, you can consult Downton to answer your questions.