Expalnation of rules coming from 12 November 2015.

[hasan6223]

Hi

Is there anyone who can help me understand the new rules coming from 12 November 2015 regarding

"Applying to extend permission in the UK as a Tier 4 (general) student".

"From 12 November 2015, only Tier 4 (General) students who have, or who have last, been sponsored by one of the following can apply to remain in the UK as a Tier 4 (General) student:

a UK recognised body or body in receipt of public funding as a HEI; or
an overseas HEI if you are undertaking a short-term study-abroad programme in the UK; or
an embedded college.

The list above includes most UK universities. All other students who wish to continue studying in the UK with permission under Tier 4 (General) will need to return to their country of residence to make a new entry clearance application".

My situation is I am currently sponsored by an UK University Which is a HEI. I am studying in an associate campus but now the relationship between the university and the college has came to an end. Now In order to continue my existing course I will have to get a new CAS from the college and apply for an extension of visa. My question is Can I make in country application (As I have been last sponsored by HEI) or I will have to make it overseas. Thank you.

[sah10406]

From 12 November 2015, only Tier 4 (General) students who have, or who have last, been sponsored by one of the following can apply to remain in the UK as a Tier 4 (General) student:

a UK recognised body or body in receipt of public funding as a HEI;

[hasan6223]

From 12 November 2015, only Tier 4 (General) students who have, or who have last, been sponsored by one of the following can apply to remain in the UK as a Tier 4 (General) student:

a UK recognised body or body in receipt of public funding as a HEI;

Thank you Sah10406 for quick reply. Does it mean I can apply in country even if using a private college CAS as I have last been sponsored by HEI?

[sah10406]

Does it mean I can apply in country even if using a private college CAS as I have last been sponsored by HEI?

Why is the private college CAS anything to do with it?

[hasan6223]

My situation is I am currently sponsored by an UK University Which is a HEI. I am studying in an associate campus but now the relationship between the university and the college has came to an end. Now In order to continue my existing course I will have to get a new CAS from the college and apply for an extension of visa.

My question is Can I make in country application (As I have been last sponsored by HEI) or I will have to make it overseas? Thank you.

[sah10406]

My question is Can I make in country application (As I have been last sponsored by HEI) or I will have to make it overseas? Thank you.

Is this Groundhog Day? One of the ways to be eligible to make your Tier 4 application in the UK is that you have, or [...] have last, been sponsored by ... a UK recognised body or body in receipt of public funding as a HEI;.

[hasan6223]

Thank you so much. So your answer is "YES". I can apply in country. Please say "YES"