Tier 4 General Student Immigration: Immigration Guide

Tier 4 General Student Visa
Immigration Guide 2012-13

Contents
What is a visa? .......................................................................................................2
• Who needs a visa? ....................................................................................................................................................2
• Tier 4 general visa.....................................................................................................................................................3

Making a Tier 4 application .................................................................................4
• ‘Low risk’ nationals....................................................................................................................................................5 …show more content…
It is a points-based visa and to successfully apply for it, you need to score 40 out of 40 points:
Points

For

Evidence required

Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)

A CAS number issued by the University of Edinburgh

Previous/most recent qualification Your CAS will be issued on the basis that the University used a previous qualification to confirm that you are suitable to take the course.
This qualification will be noted on your CAS and we will use only one of your previous qualifications. We do not refer to references we may have requested, in the CAS. You need therefore only include the ORIGINAL degree certificate, qualification or transcript detailed in the CAS in your visa application. English Language

Your CAS will confirm on what basis we have assessed your
English language level and that it is above the required minimum level. The CAS will confirm whether you:
i) are from a majority English speaking country as defined by the UKBA (or) ii) have completed a degree from a majority English speaking country (including UK) as defined by the UKBA
(or)
iii) have passed a Secure English Language Test (such as IELTS,
TOFL, Pearson or Cambridge) at the required level (or) …show more content…
Application

1. Complete the initial general visa application form online or on paper (application form VAF9) as required in your country. Visit www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk and select your country in the “Where to Apply” section to begin the process.
2. Print out and complete Appendix 8 on paper (all countries): www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/studying/adult-students/ apply-outside-uk - see “VAF9 Appendix 8”
We have a guide on how to complete the form here: w ww.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/international-office/immigration/ downloads/appendix-8 3. Pay the application fee (289 GBP): this is paid online at the end of the online application form or is paid when you hand the completed application to the visa application centre, depending on your country of application.

Biometrics

You need to give your biometrics - a scan fingers prints and a digital facial photograph. More information about how the biometrics process is handled in your region is included in the “Where to Apply” section of the UKBA website.

Documents

When you hand/send your application to the British authorities, ensure that