Tier 4 & the Points Based System (PBS) of Immigration Chris Buckland Tier 4 Compliance Manager Registry.

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Tier 4 & the Points Based System (PBS) of Immigration Chris Buckland Tier 4 Compliance Manager Registry

Points Based System (PBS) of Immigration phased in between 2008 and 2010 –Tier 4 introduced on 31/3/2009 The University as sponsor –Confirmation of Acceptance for Study (CAS) “Non-compliance” – in the news Glasgow Caledonian University (May 2011) Teeside University (Feb 2012) London Metropolitan University (August 2012) Glyndwr University, University of West London and University of Bedfordshire (June 2014) Background

Monitor student engagement -10 “contact points” during an academic year (supervisory meetings, annual progress review, viva etc) Notify the Graduate School –Non-registration/delayed start –Withdrawal –Research furth of Glasgow Registry update UKVI of a change to study location –Approved absence or suspension of studies Continue visa sponsorship for absences of up to 60 days –Intention to submit (submission & estimated viva dates used for visa extensions) What is required from Supervisors?

Tier 4 (Doctorate Extension Scheme)

Extending a student visa - November 2015 Removal of established presence < 12/11/2015: £1,640 required > 12/11/2015: typically £9,135 required Recent changes to immigration rules Immigration Bill 2015/16 -Builds on 2014 Act - designed to create a hostile environment for those who require immigration permission to be in the UK but who do not have it Immigration Act Removal of Right of Appeal, introduced the Immigration Health Surcharge and Residential Landlord Checks Biometric Residence Permits – March to July Introduction of BRPs for Leave to Enter applications

Tier 4 Compliance –Registry, Fraser Building Tel: Web: University contacts International Student Support -Student Services, Fraser Building Tel: Web: