1. Immigration and Welfare January 2012 Welcome Tier 4 - Staff Guidance

2. Immigration and Welfare January 2012 Points-based System Tier 4 - students Background

3. Immigration and Welfare January 2012 Sponsored by an education provider (30 points) Funds (10 points) Tier 4 - Students require 40 points

4. Immigration and Welfare January 2012 Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) Ability and Intension to study Students - Sponsored by an education provider

5. Immigration and Welfare January 2012 Evidence of funds for Outstanding tuition fees Living costs Students - Funds

6. Immigration and Welfare January 2012  Comply with immigration laws;  Record Keeping Duties;  Reporting Duties. The University - Sponsorship duties

7. Immigration and Welfare January 2012 Assign CASs only to students who: - Meet the requirements of the Tier 4 category Comply with the conditions of their permission to stay in the UK; The University - Comply with the immigration laws

8. Immigration and Welfare January 2012  Immigration documents  Attendance information  Contact details (inc historic)  ATAS certificate  Evidence used to make offer The University - Record keeping

9. Immigration and Welfare January 2012  Students who are not ‘actively’ studying  Significant changes in circumstances The University - Reporting

10. Immigration and Welfare January 2012  HTS licence revoked  HTS licence suspended  Number of CASs reduced Penalties

11. Immigration and Welfare January 2012 Summary – Immigration and welfare role  Issue Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) correctly;  Ensure records are up to date and complete;  Monitor and report student activity appropriately;  Ensure students are aware of and have access to relevant information  Welfare

12. Immigration and Welfare January 2012 Thank You Immigration and Welfare Officers:  Email: StudentImmigration@bolton.ac.ukStudentImmigration@bolton.ac.uk  Tel: 01204 903437/903496  Web: http://www.bolton.ac.uk/ Students/ Advice And Support/ International Students