202 1 interpretation of the new policy of studying abroad visa in the uk.
The new student visa came into effect on June 5th of 10, but the official policy on February 6th of 10 explained many vague regulations more specifically.
1. Proof of surviving deposit
It has always been stipulated that the amount of visa deposit for students studying in Britain cannot be less than the sum of nine months' tuition and estimated living expenses.
In terms of living expenses, it is usually divided according to the area where the school is located. The British Immigration Bureau has set monthly living expenses standards for different regions:
London area: 1265/month
Outside London: 10 15/ month
After adjustment
The change of British immigration rules has released the latest details about British student visas. From 65438+February 2020 1, the standard of living required for applying for a British student visa will be improved.
London area: 1334/month (up 69/month)
Outside London: 1023/month (up by 8/month)
But the good news is that electronic bills can also be used as effective proof of living expenses, and there is no need to go to the bank to stamp.
Those who have lived in China for more than 12 months with a valid visa can apply in without providing proof of funds. (Again: only domestic applications are allowed, and applications submitted by China are not allowed. )
Second, the legal scope of work of the visa
Student visas and their spouses can be extended to professions such as "doctor" and "dentist" within the validity period, which is also a good change brought about by the epidemic.
1, EEA family member
Next year, you need to use the new form to apply for a British student visa. EEA citizens can apply for a student visa directly through IDcheckapp with a passport with a chip.
2. Proof of English proficiency
Universities cannot measure students' B 1 English ability internally, but they can measure B2 internally.
3. Domestic scope of application
You can apply for a student visa in the UK without applying for exit, except for the following visas:
Visit sign
Short-term student visa
Signature of students' parents
Domestic worker visa
Other types other than immigration regulations
4. Time for domestic application
No more than 3 months before the start of the course and no more than 6 months before the overseas application.
5. Postgraduate courses
No longer restricted by the five-year or eight-year student visa period.
6. Parental visa
Sign it once every 12 months, and the validity period will be the same as that of children and students, with the longest 12 years old.
7. Short-term student visa
Mainly for the student applicants of courses 6 to 1 1 month, only one general interview is needed for less than 6 months (including 6 months), which simplifies the application process and categories. However, unlike the formal student visa, applicants for short-term courses must submit relevant certificates for returning to China in the future to rule out the suspicion of immigration tendency.
Note: The new regulations will take effect on June 65438+February 1 day, 2020. Before the effective date, the old standard will be followed!
Extended reading: an analysis of the trend of studying in Britain
First, the number of people has increased.
In recent years, the number of students studying in Britain is increasing every year. According to this trend, there will be more people studying in Britain next year than this year. This is an important trend. Studying abroad is becoming more and more common now, especially in Britain, a popular destination.
The number of students in 2020/202 1 is likely to exceed 500,000. Such a huge crowd will bring a large number of outstanding talents to British education, and a considerable number of students will choose to stay in Britain in the future, which will inject a large number of fresh labor.
Second, professional prejudice.
In recent years, there have been many emerging majors, which give you many choices, but also bring more challenges. Because the market demand changes greatly and there are certain risks, the mainstream majors are still some traditional branches.
Among them, the education-related major is the most prominent, because it has a very clear employment direction, and it will be much more convenient and smooth when applying for a job. When you are preparing, the study goal will be obvious, which is suitable for the more conservative students in China.
Third, institutional deviation.
There are so many universities in Britain that they are relatively saturated. However, the development of modern education has also spawned many new teaching institutions, and the teaching provided is also very good. However, foreign students prefer tradition.
Especially the old universities, their quality is more reliable, their teaching is more secure, and they have a halo blessing, which is very important to everyone. After all, the knowledge and skills they have learned can help you find a job.
Fourth, the qualifications are relaxed.
With the opening of some domestic colleges and universities to directly recognize the application channels of college entrance examination results, more and more schools have gradually relaxed the entry threshold for international students, and everyone will have more choices when applying, and there will be more development directions in the future.
Students can also choose A-Level, IB and AP courses in advance, so that they can submit applications for admission to foreign students, and the materials to be prepared will be much less. It's a good idea to apply for a curve. I suggest you start preparing early.
Further reading: the application process of studying abroad visa in the UK
First, fill in the form online.
You need to confirm your qualifications before applying for a visa. You need to log in to official website, enter the application page of studying abroad visa, fill in the complete application form in English, complete all the projects, submit it and enter the preliminary examination.
And after submitting the application form, you need to complete the payment as soon as possible. You need to pay a visa fee to apply for a visa. This fee can be paid directly online. Just choose the bank card to pay, and remember to print the payment voucher after the payment is completed.
Second, make an appointment for delivery time
As Britain is a popular country, in order to improve the efficiency of the audit and not delay everyone's time, it is necessary to make an appointment in advance, which is also convenient for the embassy to arrange the audit and everyone can submit the application smoothly.
The appointment of time needs to be made after everyone's application form is submitted. There will be a special page entrance to make an appointment for all British visa applicants, including all visa types, so the competition will be greater. Please confirm the time as soon as possible.
Third, submit the application offline.
After the appointment time is up, you need to go to the embassy to submit the materials in time. The preparation of materials does not take long, and most of them are used directly. The physical examination and deposit certificate are time-limited, and should be done within one month after signing the contract.
When you arrive at the embassy, you need to queue up at the scene. At this time, you can familiarize yourself with your materials first, and then wait for the call. After your turn, you must first review the materials and then accept the interview. The total time adds up to about half an hour.
Fourth, get the final result.
After completing the embassy audit procedure and entering your own information, you will get a confirmation form and take it home to wait for the result. The audit results will be notified by email, and you need to go to the embassy as soon as possible after receiving them.
Bring the confirmation form and passport and other identification, go directly to the embassy to collect it, and go directly to the window to submit the passport and list. After approval, the visa will be issued together with the passport.
Extended reading: application skills for studying in Britain
1, accurate school selection, Britain is not just the top ten.
Britain 10 attaches great importance to students' academic background and college background, and basically gives priority to the application materials of domestic key universities 2 1 1 or 985. Therefore, it is difficult for students who graduated from ordinary colleges to attack the UK 10, and their grades must be excellent. But in fact, there are many universities with a long history and strong academic strength in Britain. Although it is not in the top ten, the requirements for students' applications have not been reduced at all. For example, the University of Manchester, the University of Glasgow, the University of Sheffield, the University of Nottingham and the University of Leeds rank between 20 and 30 in the world, but they rank before the world 100. Therefore, it is not necessary for students to focus only on the top ten schools. The quality of schools cannot be limited.
2. Carefully plan and choose the major that suits you.
Britain now pays more attention to students' career planning and has great advantages in career development and professional docking. For example, like York University, social sciences are very strong, and economics and management are widely recognized. With the progress of the times, new professional courses are heating up. From automation machinery, transportation, market finance, visual images, virtual environment, etc. Through careful study abroad planning, choosing the right major and paying attention to the professional strength of colleges and universities, the application will be more confident.
3, grades and IELTS, hard conditions must be passed.
In Britain, students are generally required to get a score of 100%, but if GPA is shown on the report card, it will be calculated directly according to GPA. College grades and language scores are the hard requirements for students. Only when these two items are met will the school consider students' other backgrounds, such as personal statements, letters of recommendation, awards won, internship experience, etc. However, other materials are auxiliary materials, which cannot improve students' application conditions. College scores are the hardest truth.
As a language assessment, IELTS score must meet the requirements of the school, but it does not mean that the higher the IELTS score, the better the application, as long as it meets the requirements of the school. If the IELTS score does not meet the requirements, you can consider applying for a school with conditions, but the gap should not be too big and the scores in a single subject should not be too bad. When students meet the performance requirements, they can be changed to unconditional admission. If the IELTS score does not meet the requirements at the time of application, don't show it in the application first, lest the school question the students' learning ability because of the low IELTS score, and concentrate on improving their English level after obtaining the conditional admission.
4. Preparation of personal materials
In addition to the hard conditions of normal grades and IELTS, personal statements, professors' letters of recommendation and other materials are the key to the application. Because students' background and personal situation can only be understood through these materials after their grades meet the requirements of the school, the school will pay special attention to students' personal materials, and the grades cannot be changed as hard standards, so the flexibility of making personal materials is more important for the application.