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addendum - PBS Dependant
Applications for leave to remain under the Points Based System will fall for refusal if you have overstayed for more than 28 days on the date of application unless there were exceptional circumstances which prevented you from applying within the 28 day period The 28 day period of overstaying is calculated from the latest of
bull theendofthelastperiodofleavetoenterorremaingranted
bull theendofanyextensionofleaveundersections3Cor3DoftheImmigrationAct1971 or
bull thepointawrittennoticeofinvalidityisdeemedtohavebeenreceivedinaccordancewithparagraph34Cor34CAoftheImmigrationRulesinrelationtoanin-time application for further leave to remain
IfthereareexceptionalcircumstanceswhichpreventedyoufromapplyingintimeyoumustsubmitevidenceoftheexceptionalcircumstanceswithyourapplicationThethresholdforwhatconstitutes lsquoexceptional circumstancesrsquo is high and will depend on the individual circumstances ofthecasebutforexamplemayincludedelaysresultingfromunexpectedorunforeseeablecircumstances such as the following
bull seriousillnesswhichmeantthatyouoryourrepresentativewereunabletosubmittheapplicationintime(wheresupportedbyappropriatemedicaldocumentation)
bull travelorpostaldelayswhichmeantthatyouoryourrepresentativewereunabletosubmittheapplicationintime
bull inabilitytoprovidenecessarydocumentsThiswouldonlyapplytoexceptionalorunavoidablecircumstancesbeyondyourcontrolsuchastheHomeOfficebeingatfaultinthelossofordelayinreturningtraveldocumentsordelayinobtainingreplacementdocumentsfollowinglossasaresultoftheftfireorflood(wheresupportedbyevidenceofthedateoflossandthedatereplacementdocumentsweresought)
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This guidance is tobeusedforallpBS(Dependant)applications made on or after 6 April 2014
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contentS
introduction 1Documentswerequire 1
Verificationandotherchecks 2
overview of the terms and conditions for applications by PBS migrants 5Periods of grant 5ApplyingastheFamilyMemberofaTier12or5migrantintheUK 5
ApplyingastheFamilyMemberofaTier4(General)MigrantintheUK 5
AdditionalevidentialrequirementfordependantchildrenofpBSmigrantswhoarebornintheUK 7
ConditionsofStay 7
Carearrangementsforchildren 8
DoctororDentistintrainingcondition 8
Maintenance Requirement 8FamilymembersofTier1(General)Tier1(entrepreneur)andTier1(postStudyWork)migrants 8
FamilymembersofTier1(Investor)andTier1(exceptionalTalent)migrants 9
FamilymembersofTier1(Graduateentrepreneur)migrants 9
Family member of a Tier 2 Migrant 9Family member of a Tier 4 (General) Student 9HowmanymonthsmoneydoesafamilymemberofaTier4(general)Studentneed 11
ThefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwherethestudentdoesnothaveanestablishedpresenceintheUKiftheTier4(General)StudentisstudyingininnerLondon 11ThefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwherethestudenthasanestablishedpresenceintheUKiftheTier4(General)StudentisstudyingininnerLondon 12
FamilymemberofaTier5(TemporaryWorker) 12
Documentswerequire 13
evidence for applications made as the dependant of a person with leave under tier 1 2 or 5 13Officialfinancialsponsorshiporgovernmentsponsor 17ChildrenofpBSMigrants 17
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annex a - applicants who have been on a nHS Foundation Programme or who have been working as a Doctor or Dentist in training during their most recent period of leave 20
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introduction
1 ThisdocumentprovidespolicyguidanceforfamilymembersofapBSmigrantItreflectspolicyatthedateofpublicationandwemaychangeitItshouldbereadtogetherwithparagraphs319Ato319KoftheImmigrationRulesForthepurposeoftheseguidancenotesthetermslsquowersquolsquousrsquoandlsquoourrsquorefertotheHomeOfficeWhenwerefertorsquoyoulsquoorrsquoyourlsquothismeansthepBSdependant
2 YoucanapplyasapBSDependantifyoumeetthecriteriasetoutinthisguidanceandtheImmigrationRulesandyouarebullthefamilymemberofapersonwithorapplyingforleaveunderTier124or5ofthepointsBased System or
bullthespouseorpartnerofapersonwithindefiniteleavetoremainorBritishCitizenshipwholastheldleaveinTier12or5ofthepointsBasedSystemandyoudonotyetqualifyforindefiniteleave to remain or
bullthechildofapersonwithindefiniteleavetoremainorBritishCitizenshipwholastheldleaveinTier12or5ofthepointsBasedSystemand
yourotherparentdoesnotyetqualifyforindefiniteleavetoremainand
youlastheldleaveaspBSDependantgrantedonorafter9July2012
3WherewerefertothedependantofaTier12or5migrantallofthesereferenceswillalsoinclude those applicants who are applying for further leave to remain in the PBS dependant categorywhentheirsponsor(theTier12or5migrant)hasgoneontoacquireindefiniteleavetoremainIfyouareapplyingasthedependantofapersonwhohasindefiniteleavetoremainorBritishCitizenshipyoushouldreadthisguidanceasiftheywerestillintheirlastpBSimmigrationcategoryForexampleifthepersonwithindefiniteleavetoremainlastheldpBSleaveinTier1you should read the guidance as if you are applying as the dependant of a Tier 1 migrant
4AfamilymemberofaTier2andTier5pBSmigrantapplyingintheUnitedKingdomcanmaketheirpBS(Dependants)applicationonlineorusingtheequivalentpaperapplicationformFamilymembersofaTier1pBSmigrantapplyingintheUnitedKingdommustmaketheirpBS(Dependants)applicationusingthepaperapplicationform
5ThisapplicationformandmoregeneralinformationareonourwebsiteatwwwgovukDocuments we require
6 You must ensure that you provide all of the necessary supporting documents at the time yousendsusyourapplicationWewillonlyacceptthesupportingdocumentsspecifiedintheImmigrationRules
7 IfyouhavesubmittedbullAsequenceofdocumentsandsomeofthedocumentsinthesequencehavebeenomitted(forexampleifonebankstatementfromaseriesismissing)
bullA document in the wrong format
bullA document that is a copy and not an original document
wemaycontactyouoryourrepresentativeinwritingandrequestthecorrectdocumentsWemustreceivetherequesteddocumentsattheaddressspecifiedintherequestwithin7workingdaysofthedateoftherequestWewillnotaskforfurtherinformationwherewedonotanticipatethatacorrection of minor errors or omissions will lead to an approval
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Ifyouhavesubmittedaspecifieddocumentthatis
bullin the wrong format or
bulla copy and not an original document
wemayapproveyourapplicationexceptionallyifwearesatisfiedthatthespecifieddocumentsaregenuineandthatyoumeetalltheotherrequirementsWereservetherighttorequesttheoriginaldocumentsinthecorrectformatandtorefuseapplicationsifthespecifieddocumentsarenotprovided8 Anydocumentaryevidencethatyouprovidemustbetheoriginal(notacopy)unlesswesay
otherwise9 WhereadocumentisnotinenglishorWelshtheoriginalmustbeaccompaniedbyafullycertifiedtranslationbyaprofessionaltranslatorThistranslationmustincludedetailsofthetranslatorrsquoscredentialsandconfirmationthatitisanaccuratetranslationoftheoriginaldocumentItmustalsobedatedandincludetheoriginalsignatureofthetranslator
10 WeonlyneedevidencethatisdirectlyrelevanttotheapplicationassetoutintheImmigrationRulesandthisguidanceWewillnotconsiderunrelatedevidence
11 IfyouarethedependantofaTier4StudentswhoqualifiesforourdifferentiationarrangementsbecauseyouareconsideredtobeldquolowriskrdquoyouwillberequiredtoprovidefewerevidentialdocumentswhensubmittingyourapplicationWhereyouareexemptedfromhavingtoprovideadocument-oragroupofdocuments-underourdifferentiationarrangementsthiswillbespecificallystatedinthisguidanceTheUKBorderAgencyreservestherighttorequestthesedocuments from you in all cases
12 YouqualifyforourdifferentiationarrangementsifbullTheTier4studentissponsoredbyaHighlyTrustedSponsorand
bullYouareapplyingforleaveatthesametimeastheTier4studentand
bullYou are applying for entry clearance in your country of nationality or for leave to remain in the UKand
bullYouholdthesamenationalityastheTier4studentandbothofyouarenationalsofoneofthecountrieslistedatAppendixHoftheImmigrationRulesYoucancheckthisatwwwgovukgovernmentcollectionsimmigration-rules
Verification and other checks
13WeaimtoconsiderapplicationsquicklyHoweverwemustalsobeconfidentthatapplicationsmeettherequirementsoftheImmigrationRulesandthattheinformationyouprovideisatruereflectionofyourbackground
14Wewillaskforavarietyofverifiabledocumentstoenableustoconsideryourapplication15WemaywanttocheckthesupportingdocumentsyousendwithyourapplicationThereforeyoumustensurethatalltheevidencecomesfromasourcethatcanbeclearlyidentifiedandthatitcanbeindependentlyconfirmedasbeinggenuine
16 Therearetwosituationsinwhichwewillundertakeacheckbull Verification checksndashwherewehavereasonabledoubtsthatthedocumentsaregenuineor
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bull other checksndashwherewecarryoutfurtherchecksforexamplewherewehavedoubtsaboutanapplicationorthedocumentssentwiththeapplicationbutthedoubtsarenotseriousenoughforustomakeaverificationcheck
Verification checks17 Wherewehavereasonabledoubtsthataspecifieddocumentisgenuinewemaywanttoverify
the document with an independent person or government agency18 ThepurposeofthesechecksistoensurethatthedocumentprovidedisgenuineandaccuratelyreflectsstatementsmadeinyourapplicationIfthedocumentisbeingusedasevidencetosupportyourapplicationwealsowanttoensurethatitmeetstherequirementsoftheRules
19 Verificationmaydelayourdecisiononyourapplicationsowewillonlydoitwhenthereareclear reasons for it
Reasonable doubt20 TherearemanyreasonswhywemaydoubtthataspecifieddocumentisgenuineandwhatweconsidertobeareasonabledoubtwilldependonanindividualapplicationHoweverourjudgmentswillbebasedonthefactswehave
Outcome of verification check21 Therearethreepossibleoutcomesofaverificationcheck
bull Document confirmed as genuineIfwecanconcludethatthedocumentisgenuinewewillconsider your application as normal
bull Document confirmed as falseIfwecanconcludethatthedocumentisfalsewewillrefusetheapplicationwhetherornotthedocumentisessentialtotheapplicationIfadocumentisconfirmedasfalsewewillnormallyrefusetheapplicationformorethanonereasonForexampleifyousendusabankstatementtoshowthatyouhaveenoughfundsavailableandwehaveevidencethatthestatementisfalsewewillrefuseyourapplicationbecauseyoudonotmeetthefundsrequirementandbecauseyouhavesentafalsedocument
bull Verification check inconclusiveIfwecannotverifythatthedocumentiseithergenuineorfalsethenwewillignoreitasevidenceIfyouhavesentotherspecifieddocumentsasevidencethatyoumeettherequirementsoftheRuleswewillconsidertheseasnormalIfyouhavenotsentanyotherdocumentsyouwillnotmeettherequirementsoftheRules
Refusing applications without making verification checks22 WemayrefuseanapplicationwithoutmakingverificationchecksintwocircumstancesbullWhereweareconcernedaboutapieceofevidencebutwouldinanyeventrefusetheapplicationforotherreasonsthosereasonswillformthebasisoftherefusalWewillnotmakeverificationchecksinthesecircumstancesHoweverwewillalwaysverifypassportsifwedoubtthey are genuine
bullWherethereisevidencethatprovesaparticulardocumentisfalseIfwecanconfirmthatadocument is false we will normally refuse the application for more than one reason For example ifyousendusabankstatementtoshowthatyouhaveenoughfundsavailableandwehaveevidencethatthestatementisfalsewewillrefusetheapplicationbecauseyoudonotmeetthefundsrequirementandbecauseyouhavesentafalsedocument
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other checks23Wewillmakeothercheckswhereforexamplewehavedoubtsaboutanapplicationorthedocumentssentwiththeapplicationbutthesearenotseriousenoughforustomakeaverificationcheck
24Thesechecksmaydelayourdecisiononanapplicationsowewillonlymakethemwhenwehave clear reasons to do so
extra checks25SometimeswewillhavesuspicionsaboutadocumentbuttheywillnotbeenoughtomakeusdoubtthatitisgenuineForexamplethismaybebecausepreviousverificationcheckshavefound that some supporting evidence is invalid and some is genuine or where evidence provided contradictsinformationwealreadyhaveInthesecaseswemaycarryoutmorechecks
outcome of other checks26 Therearefourpossibleoutcomesofthesechecks
bull Document confirmed as genuineIfwecanconcludethatthedocumentisgenuinewewillconsider the application as normal
bull Document confirmed as falseIfwecanconcludethatthedocumentisfalsewewillrefusetheapplicationwhetherornotthedocumentisessentialtotheapplicationIfadocumentisconfirmedasfalsewewillnormallyrefusetheapplicationformorethanonereasonForexampleifyousendusabankstatementtoshowthatyouhaveenoughfundsavailableandwehaveevidencethatthestatementisfalsewewillrefuseyourapplicationbecauseyoudonotmeetthefundsrequirementandbecauseyouhavesentafalsedocument
bull check inconclusiveIfwecannotverifythatthedocumentiseithergenuineorfalsethenwewill consider the application as if the document is genuine
bull Check gives us cause to have reasonable doubt about the genuineness of a specified document Ifwecannotverifythatthedocumentiseithergenuineorfalsebutasaresultofthecheckswefindotherreasonstodoubtthegenuinenessofaparticularspecifieddocumentwemaydecidetomakeaverificationcheck
Procedure for verification and other checks27 Theproceduresforbothverificationchecksandothercheckswillusuallybesimilarandwillvaryfromcasetocasebuttheymayinvolvebullcheckingthedetailsorgenuinenessofdocumentswithemployerstherelevantembassyorhighcommissionothergovernmentdepartments(intheUnitedKingdomandoverseas)and
bullcheckingtheaccuracyandauthenticityofdocumentswithbanksuniversitiesandprofessionalbodies
Date of application28 Thedateofyourapplicationwillbetakentobethefollowing
For applications made in the united Kingdombullwheretheapplicationformissentbypostthedateofpostingor
bullwheretheapplicationformissentbycourierthedateonwhichitisdeliveredtotheUKBorderAgencyoftheHomeOffice
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bullwheretheapplicationformissubmittedonlinethedatewhenyousubmityourapplicationformand pay your application fee online
For applications made outside the united Kingdombullthe date that the fee associated with the application is paid This means the date shown on your payment receipt which depends on how you paid for your visa application for example at a BritishDiplomaticpostvisaapplicationcentreoronline
oveRview oF tHe teRMS anD conDitionS FoR aPPlicationS By PBS MigRantS
29 YoushouldreadtheImmigrationRulesthatapplyatthetimethatyoumakeyourapplication
Periods of grant
30WewillgrantleaveinlinewiththeexpirydateofthepBSmigrantrsquos(ormainapplicantrsquos)leaveexceptwherethepBSmigranthasbeengrantedindefiniteleavetoremainInthesecaseswewillgrantyouaperiodofthreeyearsleaveAnapplicationforfurtherleavemaythenbemadeifrequiredtotakeyouuptotheapplicablequalifyingperiodforindefiniteleavetoremain
applying as the Family Member of a tier 1 2 or 5 migrant in the uK
31IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier12or5migrantyoucannotapplyintheUKifyou
bullwerelastgrantedleavetoenterorremainasavisitorunlesstherelevantpoints-basedsystemmigrantwhoyouareapplyingtobedependantofhasorisbeinggrantedleavetoremainasaTier5(TemporaryWork)migrantinthecreativeandsportingsubcategoryor
bullare on temporary admission or temporary release
applying as the Family Member of a tier 4 (general) Migrant in the uK
32IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)applicantwhetherornotyoucanapplyforthepBSDependantcategoryintheUKdependsonthetypeofpermissiontostaythatyouhaveandtypeofcoursetheTier4(General)studentisstudyingorwillbestudying
33YoucanbethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)applicantwheretheyareapplyingfororhavebeengrantedentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainintheUnitedKingdomasaTier4(General)Studentif
(i) theTier4(General)applicantisagovernmentsponsoredstudentwhoisapplyingfor orwhohasbeengrantedentryclearanceorleavetoremaintoundertakeacourseof study longer than six months or
(ii) theTier4(General)applicantis
a) applyingfororhasbeengrantedentryclearanceorleavetoremaininorderto undertakeacourseofstudyatpost-graduatelevelfor12monthsorlonger and
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b) issponsoredbyasponsorwhoisaRecognisedBodyorabodyinreceiptof funding as a higher education institution from either
I theDepartmentforemploymentandLearninginnorthernIreland II theHighereducationFundingCouncilforengland III theHighereducationFundingCouncilforWalesor IV theScottishFundingCouncil or
(iii) theTier4(General)applicantisapplyingfororhasbeengrantedleavetoremainas aTier4(General)Studentonthedoctorateextensionschemeor
(iv) thefollowingconditionsaremet
a) theTier4(General)applicantisapplyingforentryclearanceleavetoenteror leavetoremaintoundertakeacourseofstudythatislongerthansixmonths and either
(1) hasentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainasaTier4 (General)Studentorasastudenttoundertakeacourseofstudylonger than six months or
(2) lasthadentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainwithinthe threemonthsprecedingtheapplicationasaTier4(General)Studentor asastudenttoundertakeacourseofstudylongerthansixmonthsand
b) You(thefamilymember)musteither-
(1) haveentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainasafamily memberofaTier4(General)Studentorastudentwithentryclearance leavetoenterorleavetoremaintoundertakeacourseofstudylonger than six months or
(2) havelasthadentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainwithin thethreemonthsprecedingtheapplicationasthefamilymemberofa Tier4(General)Studentorasastudenttoundertakeacourseofstudy longer than six months and
c) theTier4(General)applicantMigrantandyou(thefamilymember)mustbe applying at the same time
34ToapplyintheUKyoumustnothavelastbeengranted
bullleave to enter or remain as a visitor or
bulltemporary admission or temporary release
35Tier4(General)studentswhowillbestudyingintheUKforsixmonthsorlesscannotbringtheirpartnersandorchildren(alsoknownasdependants)totheUnitedKingdomwiththem
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additional evidential requirement for dependants of PBS migrants whose last grant of leave was not in this capacity
36IfyouareapplyingasafamilymemberofapBSmigrantandyourlastgrantofleavewasnotastheirdependantoryouareachildbornintheUKyouwillneedtodemonstrateyourrelationship WhereyouaremarriedorinacivilpartnershiptoapBSmigrantyoumustprovideyourmarriageorcivilpartnershipcertificatetosupportyourapplicationWhereyouareapplyingasthepartnerofapBSmigrantbutarenotmarriedorinacivilpartnershipwiththemyouwillneedtoprovidedocumentstoshowthatyouhavebeenlivinginarelationshipakintomarriagecivilpartnershipforaperiodofatleasttwoyears-documentsshouldthereforecoverthewholeofthisperiodDocumentswillonlybeacceptedwheretheyarefromofficialsourcessuchasutilitybillsornHSregistrationSuggested Documents
Partners (including spouses and civil partners)marriageorcivilpartnershipcertificatesbankstatementsCounciltaxbillsmedical registrationutilitybills
childrenFullbirthcertificateshowingbothparentsnamesIfyouareachilddependantovertheageof16youwillalsoneedtoincludethedocumentslistedin paragraph 112
conditions of Stay
37You will have the following conditions attached to any leave
bullnorecoursetopublicfunds
bullRegistrationwiththepoliceifthisisrequiredbyparagraph326oftheImmigrationRules
bullnoemploymentasaprofessionalsportsperson(includingasasportscoach)
bullnoemploymentasaDoctororDentistinTrainingunlessyou
haveobtainedaprimarydegreeinmedicineordentistryfromaUKinstitutionthatisaUKrecognisedorlistedbodyorwhichholdsasponsorlicenceunderTier4ofthepointsBasedSystem or
areapplyingforleavetoremainandhaveorhavelastbeengrantedentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainthatwasnotsubjecttoaconditionrestrictingyouremploymentwhetherthatisemploymentasaDoctororDentistinTrainingorotherwiseandhavebeenemployedduringthatleaveasaDoctororDentistinTraining
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38IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)Studentifthemainapplicantrsquosgrantofleaveisforlessthan12monthsyouwillnotbeallowedtoworkwhilstintheUKunlessthemainapplicant is a Government Sponsored Student
39IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)studentyouwillnotbeallowedtoworkwhilstintheUKifthemainapplicantrsquosgrantofleaveisforacourseofstudybelowdegreelevelunlesstheTier4migrantisagovernmentsponsoredstudent
40Inordertobegrantedentryclearanceasaspousecivilpartnerunmarriedorsamesexpartneryouandthemainapplicantmustbeaged18oroveronthedateyouareduetoarriveintheUnitedKingdom
care arrangements for children
41AllarrangementsforchildrenrsquoscareandaccommodationintheUnitedKingdommustcomplywithrelevantUnitedKingdomlegislationandregulationsMoreinformationcanbefoundontheDepartmentofHealthwebsite
bullAccommodationofstudentsundereighteenbyfurthereducationcollegesnationalminimumstandards and inspection regulations wwwdhgovukenpublicationsandstatisticspublicationspublicationspolicyAndGuidanceDH_4005629
bullBoarding schools national minimum standards inspection regulations wwwdhgovukenpublicationsandstatisticspublicationspublicationspolicyAndGuidanceDH_4006331
bullResidentialspecialschoolsnationalminimumstandardsinspectionregulationswwwdhgovukenpublicationsandstatisticspublicationspublicationsLegislationDH_4006472
Doctor or Dentist in training condition
42IfyouhavebeenworkingasalsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquoduringyourmostrecentperiodofleaveyoushouldsubmitthedocumentsspecifiedinAnnexAofthisguidanceIfyoudonotincludealloftherequestedinformationanygrantofleavewillbesubjecttothelsquoDoctororDentistin Trainingrsquo restriction
Maintenance RequiReMent
43pleaserefertoparagraphs319C319HandappendixeoftheImmigrationRules44OneoftherequirementsforfamilymembersofpointsBasedSystemMigrantsisthatyoumustbeabletosupportyourselffortheentiredurationofyourstayintheUKwithoutneedinghelpfrompublicfunds(forexamplebenefitsprovidedbythestate)Ifyoucannotyoucouldfacefinancialhardshipbecauseyouwillnothaveaccesstomoststatebenefits
45pleasenotethatfrom1July2014theamountofmaintenancerequiredbyfamilymembersofallpBSmigrantswillbeincreasedMoredetailsincludingthenewamountofmaintenancethatwillberequiredcanbefoundonourwebsitewwwgovukgovernmentcollectionsimmigration-rules-statement-of-changes
Family members of tier 1 (general) tier 1 (entrepreneur) and tier 1 (Post Study work) migrants
46IftheTier1MigrantisoutsidetheUnitedKingdomorhasbeenpresentintheUnitedKingdomforlessthan12monthsyoumustshowthatyoutheTier1Migrantor(forchildren)yourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdomhaveatleastpound1800tosupportyouthisis in addition to any funds the Tier 1 Migrant needs to prove they have enough money to support
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themselves47IftheTier1MigranthasbeenintheUnitedKingdomfor12monthsormoreyoumusthavepound600tosupportyourself
48ForexampletheTier1MigranthasbeenintheUKfor6monthsandismakinganapplicationatthesametimeastheirspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound1800fortheirspouseandafurtherpound1800foreachchildinadditiontopound900requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound6300inavailablefunds(pound1800x3=pound5400+pound900)
49IfthesameTier1MigrantandtheirfamilyhadbeenpresentintheUKfortwoyearstheywouldrequireevidencethattheyheldpound2700(pound600x3=pound1800+pound900)inavailablefunds
50IfyouareapplyingasthefamilymemberofaTier1(entrepreneur)migrantyoucannotusethesamefundstomeetthemaintenancerequirementthattheTier1(entrepreneur)usedtomeettheattributesrequirement(appendixAoftheImmigrationRules)
Family members of tier 1 (investor) and tier 1 (exceptional talent) migrants
51DependantsofTier1(Investors)andTier1(exceptionalTalent)donotneedtosatisfythemaintenancerequirement
Family members of tier 1 (graduate entrepreneur) migrants
52IftheTier1(Graduateentrepreneur)isoutsidetheUnitedKingdomorhasbeenpresentintheUnitedKingdomforlessthan12monthsyoumusthavepound1200tosupportyourself
53IftheTier1(Graduateentrepreneur)hasbeenintheUnitedKingdomfor12monthsormoreyoumusthavepound600tosupportyourself
54Thisrequirementcanbemetbyeitherhavingsavingsofpound1200orpound600wheretheTier1(Graduateentrepreneur)hasbeenintheUnitedKingdomfor12monthsormorewhichmusthavebeenheldforatleasta90consecutivedayperiodpriortothedateofapplicationorprovidinganendorsementletterfromUKTradeandInvestment(UKTI)confirmingthatithasawardedfundingthatisatleastsufficienttocovertherequiredmaintenancefundsforthemainapplicantyouandanyotherpBSDependants
Family member of a tier 2 Migrant
55Youmusthavepound600tosupportyourself56Thisrequirementcanbemetby
bullhavingsavingsofpound600whichmusthavebeenheldforatleastthreemonthspriortothedateofapplication or
bulltheTier2A-ratedsponsorprovidingawrittenundertakingthatshoulditbecomenecessaryitwillmaintainandaccommodatethefamilymemberforamonthTheundertakingmaybelimitedprovidedthelimitisatleastpound600perfamilymember
57ForexampletheTier2MigrantismakinganapplicationatthesametimeastheirspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound600fortheirspouseandafurtherpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound900requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2700inavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound900)
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58IfyouapplyatthesametimeasthemainapplicantyouareonlyrequiredtoprovideevidencethatyoumeetthemaintenancerequirementwhentheTier2MigrantisalsorequiredtomeetthemaintenancerequirementIfyouapplyseparatelyfromthemainapplicantyouwillalwaysneedtohavethenecessaryfundstomeetthemaintenancerequirementorhaveawrittenundertakingfrom an A-rated Sponsor
59ForexamplewheretheTier2MigrantissubmittinganapplicationbecausetheyarechangingemploymentwithinTier2neithertheTier2Migrantnoranyfamilymemberisrequiredtosubmitevidencethattheymeetthemaintenancerequirement
Family member of a tier 4 (general) Student
60 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)Studentyourmaintenancerequirementswilldepend on the following circumstancesbullthe length of the course
bullwherethemainapplicantwillbestudyingintheUnitedKingdomand
bullwhetherthemainapplicantalreadyhasanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUK
61 TheTier4(General)Studentwillbeeither
bullOnacoursebasedininnerLondon
bullOnacoursebasedinouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUK
62 Tomeetbasiclivingexpensesnotincludingfeesastudent
bullStudyingininnerLondonforthemajorityofhisherstudymusthavepound1000permonth
bullStudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomforthemajorityofhisherstudymusthavepound800permonth
63WewillusetheaddressgivenasthemainstudysitetoassesswhetherthestudentwillstudyforthemajorityofthetimeininnerLondon(morethan50oftheirstudytime)ThefollowingLondonBoroughsaresubjecttothepound1000permonthmaintenancerequirement
bullCamden
bullCityofLondon
bullHackneyHammersmithandFulham
bullHaringey
bullIslington
bullKensingtonandChelsea
bullLambeth
bullLewisham
bullnewham
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bullSouthwark
bullTowerHamlets
bullWandsworthand
bullWestminster
AllotherLondonBoroughsandanyotherareaintheUnitedKingdomwillbesubjecttothepound800permonthrequirement
64ThestudentrsquoseducationproviderwillbeabletotellthestudentwhichLondonBoroughhesheisbasedin
65IfthestudentwillbestudyingatmorethanonesiteandonesiteisininnerLondonandonesiteisnotwewillbasethemaintenancerequirementsonwherethestudentwillspendthemajorityoftheirtimestudyingthestudentwillneedtogetthisaddressfromtheTier4sponsor
66 IfthecourseinvolvesstudythatissplitequallybetweentwoormoresitesthemainstudysitenamedbythesponsorintheConfirmationofAcceptanceforStudieswillbeusedtoassessthelevelofmaintenancerequired
67 IfwedonothavetheboroughintheaddresswewillenterthepostcodeintohttpwwwaboutmyvotecoukandifitconfirmsthattheaddressisinaLondonBoroughthatislistedabovewewillapplytheinnerLondonmaintenancerequirement
How many months money does a family member of a tier 4 (general) Student need
68 IfyouareafamilymemberofaTier4(General)studentyoumustshowthatyouhaveenoughmoneytocoveryourmonthlylivingcostswhilstthestudentisstudyingintheUnitedKingdom
69 The amount of money you have to show will depend on whether the student already has anestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdomWhereastudenthasanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdomyouwillneedtoshowlessmoneyforlivingcosts
70 ATier4(General)student(includingDoctorateextensionschemepost-graduateDoctorsandSabbaticalOfficers)hasanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUKiftheyhavecurrententryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainasaTier4migrantasastudentorasapost-graduateDoctororDentistwhenapplyingforfurtherleaveandonthedateofapplicationthey
bullhavefinishedasinglecoursethatwasatleastsixmonthslongwithintheapplicantrsquoslastperiodof entry clearance leave to enter or leave to remain or
bullare applying for a continued study on a single course where the applicant has completed at least six months of that course
ATier4(General)studentcanqualifyforthereducedmaintenancelevelswhethertheyareapplyingfrominsidetheUKorfromoverseas
71 YoucanqualifyforthereducedmaintenancelevelswhetheryouareapplyingfrominsidetheUnitedKingdomorfromoverseas
72 IfthestudentdoesnothaveanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdomyoumust show that you have money for your living costs for each month of the studentrsquos course up to a maximum of 9 months
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73AstudentwithanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdommustshowthattheyhave money for their living costs for each month of their course up to a maximum of 2 months
74IfthelengthofastudentrsquoscourseincludesapartofamonthwewillroundthetimeuptothenextmonthForexampleifacourseissevenmonthsandtwoweeksyoumustshowthatyouhave enough money for eight months
the family member of a tier 4 (general) Student where the student does not have an established presence in the uK if the tier 4 (general) Student is studying in inner london
75IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonyoumusthavepound600permonthuptoamaximumof9monthstosupportyourself
76 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonismakinganapplicationatthesametimeashisherspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound600fortheirspouseandafurtherpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound1000requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2800inavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound1000)permonthuptoamaximumof9months
if the tier 4 (general) Student is studying in outer london or anywhere else in the uK77 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomthenyoumusthavepound450permonthuptoamaximumof9months to support yourself
78 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomismakinganapplicationatthesametimeastheirspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound450fortheirspouseandafurtherpound450foreachchildinadditiontopound800requiredforhisherownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2150inavailablefunds(pound450x3=pound1350+pound800)permonthuptoamaximumof9months
the family member of a tier 4 (general) Student where the student has an established presence in the uK if the tier 4 (general) Student is studying in inner london
79 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonyoumusthave2monthsmaintenanceofpound600permonthtosupportyourself
80 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonismakinganapplication at the same time as their spouse and two children They must show that they have pound600fortheirspouseandafurtherpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound1000requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyhold2monthsmaintenanceofpound2800permonthinavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound1000)
if the tier 4 (general) student is studying in outer london or anywhere else in the uK
81 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomyoumusthave2monthsmaintenanceofpound450permonthto support yourself
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82 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomismakinganapplicationatthesametimeastheirspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound450forhisherspouseandafurtherpound450foreachchildinadditiontopound800requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyhold2monthsmaintenanceofpound2150permonthinavailablefunds(pound450x3=pound1350+pound800)
Family member of a tier 4 (child) Student Migrant
83ThedependantrouteisnotavailableforafamilymemberofaTier4(Child)Studentmigrant
Family member of a tier 5 (temporary worker)
84IfyouarethefamilymemberoftheTier5(TemporaryWorker)youmusthavepound600tosupportyourself
85ForexampletheTier5(TemporaryWorker)Migrantismakinganapplicationatthesametimeashisspouseandtwochildrenmustshowthathehaspound600forhisspouseandpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound900requiredforhisownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2700inavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound900)
86 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier5(TemporaryWorker)whoisextendingtheirleaveyouarerequiredtoprovideevidenceofmeetingthemaintenancerequirement
Documents we require
87 Thisevidencemustbeoriginalontheofficialletter-headedpaperorstationeryoftheorganisationandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
88 evidencemustbeintheformofcashfundsOtheraccountsorfinancialinstrumentssuchassharesbondspensionfundsetcregardlessofnoticeperiodarenotacceptable
89 Ifyouwishtorelyonajointaccountasevidenceofavailablefundsyouthemainapplicantor(forchildren)yourotherparentwhoislegallypresentintheUnitedKingdommustbenamedontheaccountalongwithoneormoreothernamedindividual(s)
90 Allevidencemustbedatednomorethan31daysbeforetheapplicationissubmitted91 Wherethefundsareinacurrencyotherthanpoundssterlingtheamountweconsiderwillbebasedontheexchangeratefortherelevantcurrencyonthedateoftheapplicationtakenfromtheratespublishedonwwwoandacom
92 YouwillnotmeettherequirementsoftheImmigrationRulesformaintenancewhereyourabilitytomeetthemaintenancerequirementisbasedonevidenceoffundsthatareheldinafinancialinstitutionwithwhichtheUKBorderAgencyisunabletomakesatisfactoryverificationchecksAlistoffinancialinstitutionswhichdonotsatisfactorilyverifyfinancialstatementsappearsatAppendixpoftheImmigrationRulesandcanalsobefoundonourwebsiteatwwwukbahomeofficegovuksitecontentdocumentsstudyingfinancial-institutions
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eviDence FoR aPPlicationS MaDe aS tHe DePenDant oF a PeRSon witH leave unDeR tieR 1 2 oR 5
93ThedocumentsrequiredbyAppendixeoftheImmigrationRulesarespecifiedbelowi)personalbankorbuildingsocietystatementscoveringthe90dayperiodimmediatelybeforetheapplicationThepersonalbankorbuildingsocietystatementsshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the statement
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 90 day period
bullthattherearesufficientfundspresentintheaccount(thebalancemustnotfallbelowpound600orpound1800asaboveatanytimeduringthe90dayperiod)
Onlythemostrecentstatementmustbedatedwithin31daysofthedateofapplication
Adhocbankstatementsprintedonthebankrsquosletterheadareadmissibleasevidence(thisexcludesmini-statementsfromcashpoints)
IfyouwishtosubmitelectronicbankstatementsfromanonlineaccountthesemustcontainallofthedetailslistedaboveInadditionyouwillneedtoprovideasupportingletterfromyourbankoncompanyheadedpaperconfirmingtheauthenticityofthestatementsprovidedAlternativelyanelectronicbankstatementbearingtheofficialstampofthebankinquestionwillbeacceptedThisstampshouldappearoneverypageofthestatementStatementsthatsimplyshowthebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayarenotsufficient
ii)BuildingsocietypassbookThebuildingsocietypassbookshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 90 day period
bullthattherearesufficientfundspresentintheaccount(thebalancemustnotfallbelowpound600orpound1800asaboveatanytimeduringthe90daysperiod)
iii)Letterfrombankconfirmingfundsandthattheyhavebeeninthebankforatleast90daysTheletterfromabankorbuildingsocietyshouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
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bullthe funds held in the account and
bullthatthefundshavebeeninthebankforatleast90daysandthebalancehasnotfallenbelowpound600orpound1800asintheexamplesaboveatanytimeduringthe90dayperiod
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe90dayperiodarenotsufficient
iv)LetterfromafinancialinstitutionregulatedbyeithertheFinancialConductAuthoritytheprudentialRegulatoryAuthorityorinthecaseofoverseasaccountsthehomeregulator(officialregulatorybodyforthecountryinwhichtheinstitutionoperatesandthefundsarelocated)forthepurposeofpersonalsavingsaccountsconfirmingfundsThislettershouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bullthe funds held in the account and
bullthatthefundshavebeeninthebankforatleast90daysandthebalancehasnotfallenbelowpound600orpound1800asintheexamplesaboveatanytimeduringthe90dayperiod
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe90dayperiodarenotsufficient
evidence of certifying maintenance for family members of tier 2 Migrants
94IfyouaremakingyourapplicationatthesametimeastheTier2MigrantthenA-ratedsponsorsareabletocertifyyourmaintenanceontheTier2MigrantrsquosCertificateofSponsorshiporbyprovidingaletterYourmaintenancecannotbecertifiedifyourmainapplicanthasindefiniteleave to remain
95IfyouaremakingyourapplicationatthesametimeastheTier2MigrantandtheA-ratedsponsoriscertifyingmaintenanceontheCertificateofSponsorshipthenyoudonotneedtosendusanydocumentsformaintenanceWewilltakethisinformationfromtheCertificateofSponsorship
96 IftheA-ratedsponsoriscertifyingmaintenanceonaletterthentheletterwhichcanbepostedorfaxedtoyoumustbeonofficialletter-headedpaperorstationeryoftheorganisationbesignedbyaseniorofficialandmustshow
bullyour name
bullthe sponsorrsquos name and logo
bullconfirmationthatthesponsorhascertifiedthemaintenanceand
bulldetailsoflimitingtheundertakingifappropriate
evidence required for applications made as a tier 4 dependant
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97 IfyouqualifyforourdifferentiationarrangementsbecauseyouareconsideredtobeldquolowriskrdquoyouarenotrequiredtoincludetheevidentialdocumentsfromthissectionwithyourapplicationYoumusthoweverconfirmonyourapplicationformthatyoumeettherequirementssetoutinthissectionandthatyouholddocumentaryevidenceinthemannerrequiredWewillsometimesaskaldquolowriskrdquostudenttosendusthesedocumentsandwereservetherighttorequestanyorallthe evidential documents from this section from you
98 ThemoneyyoushowusmustbeforyouruseforlivingintheUKThefullamountofthismoney-whichshouldbeheldinthemannerspecifiedintheImmigrationRules-mustcontinuetobeavailabletoyouafteryourapplicationismadeexceptforanymoneythathasbeenpaidforliving costs
99 IfyouapplyseparatelyfromtheTier4(General)studentwewillrequireyouandanyotherfamilymemberswhoareoverseastoshowthatyouhaveheldthemoneyfor28days
100 ThedocumentsrequiredbyAppendixeoftheImmigrationRulesarespecifiedbelow
i)personalbankorbuildingsocietystatementscoveringthe28dayperiodimmediatelybeforetheapplicationThepersonalbankorbuildingsocietystatementsshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the statement
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 28 day period
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
Onlythemostrecentstatementmustbedatedwithin31daysofthedateofapplication
Adhocbankstatementsprintedonthebankrsquosletterheadareadmissibleasevidence(thisexcludesmini-statementsfromcashpoints)
IfyouwishtosubmitelectronicbankstatementsfromanonlineaccountthesemustcontainallofthedetailslistedaboveInadditionyouwillneedtoprovideasupportingletterfromyourbankoncompanyheadedpaperconfirmingtheauthenticityofthestatementsprovidedAlternativelyanelectronicbankstatementbearingtheofficialstampofthebankinquestionwillbeacceptedThisstampshouldappearoneverypageofthestatementStatementsthatsimplyshowthebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayarenotsufficient
ii)BuildingsocietypassbookThebuildingsocietypassbookshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 28 day period
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
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iii)Letterfrombankconfirmingfundsandthattheyhavebeeninthebankforatleast28daysTheletterfromabankorbuildingsocietyshouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthe funds held in the account and
bullthatthefundshavebeeninthebankforatleast28daysandtheamountofmoneyavailable
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe28dayperiodarenotsufficient
iv)LetterfromafinancialinstitutionregulatedbyeithertheFinancialConductAuthoritytheprudentialRegulatoryAuthorityorinthecaseofoverseasaccountsthehomeregulator(officialregulatorybodyforthecountryinwhichtheinstitutionoperatesandthefundsarelocated)forthepurposeofpersonalsavingsaccountsconfirmingfundsThislettershouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bullthe funds held in the account and
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe28dayperiodarenotsufficient
Official financial sponsorship or government sponsor
101 IftheTier4(General)Studenthasofficialfinancialsponsorship(ieisbeinggivenmoneytocovertheircoursefeesandlivingcosts)thissponsorshipmayalsobeintendedtocovercostsofyouandanyotherfamilymember(s)
102 WherethisisthecaseyoumustprovidealetterofconfirmationfromtheTier4(General)Studentrsquosofficialfinancialsponsor
103ThismaybeHerMajestyrsquosGovernmenttheirhomegovernmenttheBritishCounciloranyinternational organisation international company or university
104Thelettermustbeonofficialletter-headedpaperorstationeryoftheorganisationoftheofficialfinancialsponsorandhavetheofficialstampofthatorganisationonitItmustshow
bullboththeTier4(General)studentrsquosnameandyourname
bullthenameandcontactdetailsoftheofficialfinancialsponsor
bullthe date of the letter
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bullthe length of the sponsorship and
bullthe amount of money they are providing or a statement that they will cover the your full maintenance
105Iftheofficialfinancialsponsorshiponlycoverspartofyourlivingcostsdocumentationmustbeprovided to show the remaining maintenance as detailed earlier in this guidance
106 IfyouareapplyingatthesametimeastheTier4(General)StudentthefundsthatyouprovideevidenceofmustbeinadditiontothefundsfortheTier4(General)studentThesamemoneycannotbecountedtwiceForexampleiftheTier4(General)studentprovidesaletterconfirmingthathesheisinreceiptofofficialfinancialsponsorshipandyouprovidebankstatementstocoveryourownlivingcoststhemoneyheldinthebankaccountmustbeinadditiontothemoneythathasbeenprovidedbytheofficialfinancialsponsortocovertheTier4(General)Student
children of PBS Migrants
107 InordertoapplyforleavetoremainasthechildofapBSmigrantyoumustbeundertheageof18onthedateofapplicationIfyouareaged18oroveryoumusthaveorhavelastbeengrantedleaveasthefamilymemberofapBSmigrantorsomeoneapplyingatthesametimeforleave as a PBS migrant
108 YouwillnotbeconsideredtobeachildfamilymemberofapBSmigrantwhereitisconsideredthat you
bullare married or in a civil partnership
bullhave formed an independent family unit or
bullare living an independent life
109 Childrenaged18oroverwhohavenotpreviouslybeengrantedleaveasthefamilymemberofthepBSmigrantcannotbegrantedbeleaveasthefamilymemberofapBSmigrant
not have formed an independent family unit
110 examplesofwhenwemightconsiderthatthereisanindependentfamilyunitincludewhenyou
bullare living with your partner or
bullhave children of your own
not be living an independent life
111 examplesofwhenwemightconsideryoutobelivinganindependentlifeincludebullwhereyouarelivingawayfromthefamilyhome(exceptwhereyouareatboardingschool)
bullwhere you are in full time employment
bullwhereyouappeartobefinanciallyindependent(thatiswhereyourincomeexceedstheirexpenditure)
Documents required
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112 Ifyouareovertheageof16youshouldsubmitthefollowingdocumentationinsupportofyourapplicationTwoitemsfromthelistbelowconfirmingyourresidentialaddressbullbankstatementsandor
bullcreditcardbillsandor
bulldrivinglicenceandor
bullnHSRegistrationdocumentandor
bullletterfromyourcurrentschoolcollegeoruniversityconfirmingyouraddressThismustbeonofficialheadedpaperandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
113Thedocumentssubmittedshouldbefromtwoseparatesourcesanddatednomorethanamonth prior to the date of application
114Ifyoupayrentorboardtowardsyourkeepyoushouldalsoprovidedetailsofhowmuchthisamounts to each calendar month
115WhereyouareresidingseparatelyfromthoseonwhichyouareclaimingtobeafamilymemberthefollowinginformationordocumentationshouldbesubmittedbullreasonsforresidingawayfromthefamilyhomeWherethisisduetoacademicendeavoursyoushouldsubmitconfirmationfromyouruniversitycollegeconfirmingyourenrolmentandattendanceofthespecificcourseThisshouldbeonofficialheadedpaperandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
bullyoushouldalsoincludeevidencethatyouhavebeensupportedfinanciallybyyourparentswhilstresidingawayfromthefamilyhomeThefollowingdocumentationshouldbeincludedwiththe application
bankstatementsforyoucoveringthethreemonthspriortotheapplicationclearlyshowingthe origin of the deposits and
bankstatementsforyourparentcoveringthethreemonthspriortotheapplicationalsoshowingcorroboratingpaymentsoutoftheiraccount
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annex a - aPPlicantS wHo Have Been on a nHS FounDation PRogRaMMe oR wHo Have Been woRKing aS a DoctoR oR DentiSt in tRaining DuRing tHeiR MoSt Recent PeRioD oF leave
1IfyouwerelastgrantedleavewhichwasnotsubjecttoaconditionrestrictingyouremploymentandyouhavebeenonanHSfoundationprogrammeorworkingasalsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquoduringyourmostrecentperiodofleaveyoucanapplytobeexemptedfromtheconditionprohibitingthistypeofemployment
2Inordertoqualifyforthisexemptionyoushouldprovidethefollowingevidence
a)ToprovethatyouareontheFoundationprogrammealetterfromyourpostgraduateDeanthatsatisfiestherequirementsoftheImmigrationDirectorateInstruction(IDI)onpostgraduateDoctorsandDentists(seeinparticularpage17ofthatIDI)confirming
bullThat you have a place on a Foundation Programme and
bullTheFoundationprogrammeisrecognisedbythemedicalcommunityand
bullThe place on the Foundation Programme is full time
or
b)ToprovethatyouhavebeenworkingasaDoctororDentistinTrainingyoumustprovidealetterfromthenHSTrustemployingyouconfirmingthatyouhavebeenworkinginapostprogrammethathasbeenapprovedbythepostgraduateMedicaleducationandTrainingBoardasatrainingprogrammeorpostWhereyoudonotincludealloftherequestedinformationanygrantofleavewillbesubjecttothelsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquorestriction
or
c)evidenceofaprimarydegreeinmedicineordentistryfromaUKinstitutionthatisaUKrecognisedorlistedbodyorwhichholdsasponsorlicenceunderTier4ofthepointsBasedSystem
PBS(DepenDAnT)
version 042014
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This guidance is tobeusedforallpBS(Dependant)applications made on or after 6 April 2014
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contentS
introduction 1Documentswerequire 1
Verificationandotherchecks 2
overview of the terms and conditions for applications by PBS migrants 5Periods of grant 5ApplyingastheFamilyMemberofaTier12or5migrantintheUK 5
ApplyingastheFamilyMemberofaTier4(General)MigrantintheUK 5
AdditionalevidentialrequirementfordependantchildrenofpBSmigrantswhoarebornintheUK 7
ConditionsofStay 7
Carearrangementsforchildren 8
DoctororDentistintrainingcondition 8
Maintenance Requirement 8FamilymembersofTier1(General)Tier1(entrepreneur)andTier1(postStudyWork)migrants 8
FamilymembersofTier1(Investor)andTier1(exceptionalTalent)migrants 9
FamilymembersofTier1(Graduateentrepreneur)migrants 9
Family member of a Tier 2 Migrant 9Family member of a Tier 4 (General) Student 9HowmanymonthsmoneydoesafamilymemberofaTier4(general)Studentneed 11
ThefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwherethestudentdoesnothaveanestablishedpresenceintheUKiftheTier4(General)StudentisstudyingininnerLondon 11ThefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwherethestudenthasanestablishedpresenceintheUKiftheTier4(General)StudentisstudyingininnerLondon 12
FamilymemberofaTier5(TemporaryWorker) 12
Documentswerequire 13
evidence for applications made as the dependant of a person with leave under tier 1 2 or 5 13Officialfinancialsponsorshiporgovernmentsponsor 17ChildrenofpBSMigrants 17
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annex a - applicants who have been on a nHS Foundation Programme or who have been working as a Doctor or Dentist in training during their most recent period of leave 20
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introduction
1 ThisdocumentprovidespolicyguidanceforfamilymembersofapBSmigrantItreflectspolicyatthedateofpublicationandwemaychangeitItshouldbereadtogetherwithparagraphs319Ato319KoftheImmigrationRulesForthepurposeoftheseguidancenotesthetermslsquowersquolsquousrsquoandlsquoourrsquorefertotheHomeOfficeWhenwerefertorsquoyoulsquoorrsquoyourlsquothismeansthepBSdependant
2 YoucanapplyasapBSDependantifyoumeetthecriteriasetoutinthisguidanceandtheImmigrationRulesandyouarebullthefamilymemberofapersonwithorapplyingforleaveunderTier124or5ofthepointsBased System or
bullthespouseorpartnerofapersonwithindefiniteleavetoremainorBritishCitizenshipwholastheldleaveinTier12or5ofthepointsBasedSystemandyoudonotyetqualifyforindefiniteleave to remain or
bullthechildofapersonwithindefiniteleavetoremainorBritishCitizenshipwholastheldleaveinTier12or5ofthepointsBasedSystemand
yourotherparentdoesnotyetqualifyforindefiniteleavetoremainand
youlastheldleaveaspBSDependantgrantedonorafter9July2012
3WherewerefertothedependantofaTier12or5migrantallofthesereferenceswillalsoinclude those applicants who are applying for further leave to remain in the PBS dependant categorywhentheirsponsor(theTier12or5migrant)hasgoneontoacquireindefiniteleavetoremainIfyouareapplyingasthedependantofapersonwhohasindefiniteleavetoremainorBritishCitizenshipyoushouldreadthisguidanceasiftheywerestillintheirlastpBSimmigrationcategoryForexampleifthepersonwithindefiniteleavetoremainlastheldpBSleaveinTier1you should read the guidance as if you are applying as the dependant of a Tier 1 migrant
4AfamilymemberofaTier2andTier5pBSmigrantapplyingintheUnitedKingdomcanmaketheirpBS(Dependants)applicationonlineorusingtheequivalentpaperapplicationformFamilymembersofaTier1pBSmigrantapplyingintheUnitedKingdommustmaketheirpBS(Dependants)applicationusingthepaperapplicationform
5ThisapplicationformandmoregeneralinformationareonourwebsiteatwwwgovukDocuments we require
6 You must ensure that you provide all of the necessary supporting documents at the time yousendsusyourapplicationWewillonlyacceptthesupportingdocumentsspecifiedintheImmigrationRules
7 IfyouhavesubmittedbullAsequenceofdocumentsandsomeofthedocumentsinthesequencehavebeenomitted(forexampleifonebankstatementfromaseriesismissing)
bullA document in the wrong format
bullA document that is a copy and not an original document
wemaycontactyouoryourrepresentativeinwritingandrequestthecorrectdocumentsWemustreceivetherequesteddocumentsattheaddressspecifiedintherequestwithin7workingdaysofthedateoftherequestWewillnotaskforfurtherinformationwherewedonotanticipatethatacorrection of minor errors or omissions will lead to an approval
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Ifyouhavesubmittedaspecifieddocumentthatis
bullin the wrong format or
bulla copy and not an original document
wemayapproveyourapplicationexceptionallyifwearesatisfiedthatthespecifieddocumentsaregenuineandthatyoumeetalltheotherrequirementsWereservetherighttorequesttheoriginaldocumentsinthecorrectformatandtorefuseapplicationsifthespecifieddocumentsarenotprovided8 Anydocumentaryevidencethatyouprovidemustbetheoriginal(notacopy)unlesswesay
otherwise9 WhereadocumentisnotinenglishorWelshtheoriginalmustbeaccompaniedbyafullycertifiedtranslationbyaprofessionaltranslatorThistranslationmustincludedetailsofthetranslatorrsquoscredentialsandconfirmationthatitisanaccuratetranslationoftheoriginaldocumentItmustalsobedatedandincludetheoriginalsignatureofthetranslator
10 WeonlyneedevidencethatisdirectlyrelevanttotheapplicationassetoutintheImmigrationRulesandthisguidanceWewillnotconsiderunrelatedevidence
11 IfyouarethedependantofaTier4StudentswhoqualifiesforourdifferentiationarrangementsbecauseyouareconsideredtobeldquolowriskrdquoyouwillberequiredtoprovidefewerevidentialdocumentswhensubmittingyourapplicationWhereyouareexemptedfromhavingtoprovideadocument-oragroupofdocuments-underourdifferentiationarrangementsthiswillbespecificallystatedinthisguidanceTheUKBorderAgencyreservestherighttorequestthesedocuments from you in all cases
12 YouqualifyforourdifferentiationarrangementsifbullTheTier4studentissponsoredbyaHighlyTrustedSponsorand
bullYouareapplyingforleaveatthesametimeastheTier4studentand
bullYou are applying for entry clearance in your country of nationality or for leave to remain in the UKand
bullYouholdthesamenationalityastheTier4studentandbothofyouarenationalsofoneofthecountrieslistedatAppendixHoftheImmigrationRulesYoucancheckthisatwwwgovukgovernmentcollectionsimmigration-rules
Verification and other checks
13WeaimtoconsiderapplicationsquicklyHoweverwemustalsobeconfidentthatapplicationsmeettherequirementsoftheImmigrationRulesandthattheinformationyouprovideisatruereflectionofyourbackground
14Wewillaskforavarietyofverifiabledocumentstoenableustoconsideryourapplication15WemaywanttocheckthesupportingdocumentsyousendwithyourapplicationThereforeyoumustensurethatalltheevidencecomesfromasourcethatcanbeclearlyidentifiedandthatitcanbeindependentlyconfirmedasbeinggenuine
16 Therearetwosituationsinwhichwewillundertakeacheckbull Verification checksndashwherewehavereasonabledoubtsthatthedocumentsaregenuineor
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bull other checksndashwherewecarryoutfurtherchecksforexamplewherewehavedoubtsaboutanapplicationorthedocumentssentwiththeapplicationbutthedoubtsarenotseriousenoughforustomakeaverificationcheck
Verification checks17 Wherewehavereasonabledoubtsthataspecifieddocumentisgenuinewemaywanttoverify
the document with an independent person or government agency18 ThepurposeofthesechecksistoensurethatthedocumentprovidedisgenuineandaccuratelyreflectsstatementsmadeinyourapplicationIfthedocumentisbeingusedasevidencetosupportyourapplicationwealsowanttoensurethatitmeetstherequirementsoftheRules
19 Verificationmaydelayourdecisiononyourapplicationsowewillonlydoitwhenthereareclear reasons for it
Reasonable doubt20 TherearemanyreasonswhywemaydoubtthataspecifieddocumentisgenuineandwhatweconsidertobeareasonabledoubtwilldependonanindividualapplicationHoweverourjudgmentswillbebasedonthefactswehave
Outcome of verification check21 Therearethreepossibleoutcomesofaverificationcheck
bull Document confirmed as genuineIfwecanconcludethatthedocumentisgenuinewewillconsider your application as normal
bull Document confirmed as falseIfwecanconcludethatthedocumentisfalsewewillrefusetheapplicationwhetherornotthedocumentisessentialtotheapplicationIfadocumentisconfirmedasfalsewewillnormallyrefusetheapplicationformorethanonereasonForexampleifyousendusabankstatementtoshowthatyouhaveenoughfundsavailableandwehaveevidencethatthestatementisfalsewewillrefuseyourapplicationbecauseyoudonotmeetthefundsrequirementandbecauseyouhavesentafalsedocument
bull Verification check inconclusiveIfwecannotverifythatthedocumentiseithergenuineorfalsethenwewillignoreitasevidenceIfyouhavesentotherspecifieddocumentsasevidencethatyoumeettherequirementsoftheRuleswewillconsidertheseasnormalIfyouhavenotsentanyotherdocumentsyouwillnotmeettherequirementsoftheRules
Refusing applications without making verification checks22 WemayrefuseanapplicationwithoutmakingverificationchecksintwocircumstancesbullWhereweareconcernedaboutapieceofevidencebutwouldinanyeventrefusetheapplicationforotherreasonsthosereasonswillformthebasisoftherefusalWewillnotmakeverificationchecksinthesecircumstancesHoweverwewillalwaysverifypassportsifwedoubtthey are genuine
bullWherethereisevidencethatprovesaparticulardocumentisfalseIfwecanconfirmthatadocument is false we will normally refuse the application for more than one reason For example ifyousendusabankstatementtoshowthatyouhaveenoughfundsavailableandwehaveevidencethatthestatementisfalsewewillrefusetheapplicationbecauseyoudonotmeetthefundsrequirementandbecauseyouhavesentafalsedocument
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other checks23Wewillmakeothercheckswhereforexamplewehavedoubtsaboutanapplicationorthedocumentssentwiththeapplicationbutthesearenotseriousenoughforustomakeaverificationcheck
24Thesechecksmaydelayourdecisiononanapplicationsowewillonlymakethemwhenwehave clear reasons to do so
extra checks25SometimeswewillhavesuspicionsaboutadocumentbuttheywillnotbeenoughtomakeusdoubtthatitisgenuineForexamplethismaybebecausepreviousverificationcheckshavefound that some supporting evidence is invalid and some is genuine or where evidence provided contradictsinformationwealreadyhaveInthesecaseswemaycarryoutmorechecks
outcome of other checks26 Therearefourpossibleoutcomesofthesechecks
bull Document confirmed as genuineIfwecanconcludethatthedocumentisgenuinewewillconsider the application as normal
bull Document confirmed as falseIfwecanconcludethatthedocumentisfalsewewillrefusetheapplicationwhetherornotthedocumentisessentialtotheapplicationIfadocumentisconfirmedasfalsewewillnormallyrefusetheapplicationformorethanonereasonForexampleifyousendusabankstatementtoshowthatyouhaveenoughfundsavailableandwehaveevidencethatthestatementisfalsewewillrefuseyourapplicationbecauseyoudonotmeetthefundsrequirementandbecauseyouhavesentafalsedocument
bull check inconclusiveIfwecannotverifythatthedocumentiseithergenuineorfalsethenwewill consider the application as if the document is genuine
bull Check gives us cause to have reasonable doubt about the genuineness of a specified document Ifwecannotverifythatthedocumentiseithergenuineorfalsebutasaresultofthecheckswefindotherreasonstodoubtthegenuinenessofaparticularspecifieddocumentwemaydecidetomakeaverificationcheck
Procedure for verification and other checks27 Theproceduresforbothverificationchecksandothercheckswillusuallybesimilarandwillvaryfromcasetocasebuttheymayinvolvebullcheckingthedetailsorgenuinenessofdocumentswithemployerstherelevantembassyorhighcommissionothergovernmentdepartments(intheUnitedKingdomandoverseas)and
bullcheckingtheaccuracyandauthenticityofdocumentswithbanksuniversitiesandprofessionalbodies
Date of application28 Thedateofyourapplicationwillbetakentobethefollowing
For applications made in the united Kingdombullwheretheapplicationformissentbypostthedateofpostingor
bullwheretheapplicationformissentbycourierthedateonwhichitisdeliveredtotheUKBorderAgencyoftheHomeOffice
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bullwheretheapplicationformissubmittedonlinethedatewhenyousubmityourapplicationformand pay your application fee online
For applications made outside the united Kingdombullthe date that the fee associated with the application is paid This means the date shown on your payment receipt which depends on how you paid for your visa application for example at a BritishDiplomaticpostvisaapplicationcentreoronline
oveRview oF tHe teRMS anD conDitionS FoR aPPlicationS By PBS MigRantS
29 YoushouldreadtheImmigrationRulesthatapplyatthetimethatyoumakeyourapplication
Periods of grant
30WewillgrantleaveinlinewiththeexpirydateofthepBSmigrantrsquos(ormainapplicantrsquos)leaveexceptwherethepBSmigranthasbeengrantedindefiniteleavetoremainInthesecaseswewillgrantyouaperiodofthreeyearsleaveAnapplicationforfurtherleavemaythenbemadeifrequiredtotakeyouuptotheapplicablequalifyingperiodforindefiniteleavetoremain
applying as the Family Member of a tier 1 2 or 5 migrant in the uK
31IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier12or5migrantyoucannotapplyintheUKifyou
bullwerelastgrantedleavetoenterorremainasavisitorunlesstherelevantpoints-basedsystemmigrantwhoyouareapplyingtobedependantofhasorisbeinggrantedleavetoremainasaTier5(TemporaryWork)migrantinthecreativeandsportingsubcategoryor
bullare on temporary admission or temporary release
applying as the Family Member of a tier 4 (general) Migrant in the uK
32IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)applicantwhetherornotyoucanapplyforthepBSDependantcategoryintheUKdependsonthetypeofpermissiontostaythatyouhaveandtypeofcoursetheTier4(General)studentisstudyingorwillbestudying
33YoucanbethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)applicantwheretheyareapplyingfororhavebeengrantedentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainintheUnitedKingdomasaTier4(General)Studentif
(i) theTier4(General)applicantisagovernmentsponsoredstudentwhoisapplyingfor orwhohasbeengrantedentryclearanceorleavetoremaintoundertakeacourseof study longer than six months or
(ii) theTier4(General)applicantis
a) applyingfororhasbeengrantedentryclearanceorleavetoremaininorderto undertakeacourseofstudyatpost-graduatelevelfor12monthsorlonger and
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b) issponsoredbyasponsorwhoisaRecognisedBodyorabodyinreceiptof funding as a higher education institution from either
I theDepartmentforemploymentandLearninginnorthernIreland II theHighereducationFundingCouncilforengland III theHighereducationFundingCouncilforWalesor IV theScottishFundingCouncil or
(iii) theTier4(General)applicantisapplyingfororhasbeengrantedleavetoremainas aTier4(General)Studentonthedoctorateextensionschemeor
(iv) thefollowingconditionsaremet
a) theTier4(General)applicantisapplyingforentryclearanceleavetoenteror leavetoremaintoundertakeacourseofstudythatislongerthansixmonths and either
(1) hasentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainasaTier4 (General)Studentorasastudenttoundertakeacourseofstudylonger than six months or
(2) lasthadentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainwithinthe threemonthsprecedingtheapplicationasaTier4(General)Studentor asastudenttoundertakeacourseofstudylongerthansixmonthsand
b) You(thefamilymember)musteither-
(1) haveentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainasafamily memberofaTier4(General)Studentorastudentwithentryclearance leavetoenterorleavetoremaintoundertakeacourseofstudylonger than six months or
(2) havelasthadentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainwithin thethreemonthsprecedingtheapplicationasthefamilymemberofa Tier4(General)Studentorasastudenttoundertakeacourseofstudy longer than six months and
c) theTier4(General)applicantMigrantandyou(thefamilymember)mustbe applying at the same time
34ToapplyintheUKyoumustnothavelastbeengranted
bullleave to enter or remain as a visitor or
bulltemporary admission or temporary release
35Tier4(General)studentswhowillbestudyingintheUKforsixmonthsorlesscannotbringtheirpartnersandorchildren(alsoknownasdependants)totheUnitedKingdomwiththem
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additional evidential requirement for dependants of PBS migrants whose last grant of leave was not in this capacity
36IfyouareapplyingasafamilymemberofapBSmigrantandyourlastgrantofleavewasnotastheirdependantoryouareachildbornintheUKyouwillneedtodemonstrateyourrelationship WhereyouaremarriedorinacivilpartnershiptoapBSmigrantyoumustprovideyourmarriageorcivilpartnershipcertificatetosupportyourapplicationWhereyouareapplyingasthepartnerofapBSmigrantbutarenotmarriedorinacivilpartnershipwiththemyouwillneedtoprovidedocumentstoshowthatyouhavebeenlivinginarelationshipakintomarriagecivilpartnershipforaperiodofatleasttwoyears-documentsshouldthereforecoverthewholeofthisperiodDocumentswillonlybeacceptedwheretheyarefromofficialsourcessuchasutilitybillsornHSregistrationSuggested Documents
Partners (including spouses and civil partners)marriageorcivilpartnershipcertificatesbankstatementsCounciltaxbillsmedical registrationutilitybills
childrenFullbirthcertificateshowingbothparentsnamesIfyouareachilddependantovertheageof16youwillalsoneedtoincludethedocumentslistedin paragraph 112
conditions of Stay
37You will have the following conditions attached to any leave
bullnorecoursetopublicfunds
bullRegistrationwiththepoliceifthisisrequiredbyparagraph326oftheImmigrationRules
bullnoemploymentasaprofessionalsportsperson(includingasasportscoach)
bullnoemploymentasaDoctororDentistinTrainingunlessyou
haveobtainedaprimarydegreeinmedicineordentistryfromaUKinstitutionthatisaUKrecognisedorlistedbodyorwhichholdsasponsorlicenceunderTier4ofthepointsBasedSystem or
areapplyingforleavetoremainandhaveorhavelastbeengrantedentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainthatwasnotsubjecttoaconditionrestrictingyouremploymentwhetherthatisemploymentasaDoctororDentistinTrainingorotherwiseandhavebeenemployedduringthatleaveasaDoctororDentistinTraining
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38IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)Studentifthemainapplicantrsquosgrantofleaveisforlessthan12monthsyouwillnotbeallowedtoworkwhilstintheUKunlessthemainapplicant is a Government Sponsored Student
39IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)studentyouwillnotbeallowedtoworkwhilstintheUKifthemainapplicantrsquosgrantofleaveisforacourseofstudybelowdegreelevelunlesstheTier4migrantisagovernmentsponsoredstudent
40Inordertobegrantedentryclearanceasaspousecivilpartnerunmarriedorsamesexpartneryouandthemainapplicantmustbeaged18oroveronthedateyouareduetoarriveintheUnitedKingdom
care arrangements for children
41AllarrangementsforchildrenrsquoscareandaccommodationintheUnitedKingdommustcomplywithrelevantUnitedKingdomlegislationandregulationsMoreinformationcanbefoundontheDepartmentofHealthwebsite
bullAccommodationofstudentsundereighteenbyfurthereducationcollegesnationalminimumstandards and inspection regulations wwwdhgovukenpublicationsandstatisticspublicationspublicationspolicyAndGuidanceDH_4005629
bullBoarding schools national minimum standards inspection regulations wwwdhgovukenpublicationsandstatisticspublicationspublicationspolicyAndGuidanceDH_4006331
bullResidentialspecialschoolsnationalminimumstandardsinspectionregulationswwwdhgovukenpublicationsandstatisticspublicationspublicationsLegislationDH_4006472
Doctor or Dentist in training condition
42IfyouhavebeenworkingasalsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquoduringyourmostrecentperiodofleaveyoushouldsubmitthedocumentsspecifiedinAnnexAofthisguidanceIfyoudonotincludealloftherequestedinformationanygrantofleavewillbesubjecttothelsquoDoctororDentistin Trainingrsquo restriction
Maintenance RequiReMent
43pleaserefertoparagraphs319C319HandappendixeoftheImmigrationRules44OneoftherequirementsforfamilymembersofpointsBasedSystemMigrantsisthatyoumustbeabletosupportyourselffortheentiredurationofyourstayintheUKwithoutneedinghelpfrompublicfunds(forexamplebenefitsprovidedbythestate)Ifyoucannotyoucouldfacefinancialhardshipbecauseyouwillnothaveaccesstomoststatebenefits
45pleasenotethatfrom1July2014theamountofmaintenancerequiredbyfamilymembersofallpBSmigrantswillbeincreasedMoredetailsincludingthenewamountofmaintenancethatwillberequiredcanbefoundonourwebsitewwwgovukgovernmentcollectionsimmigration-rules-statement-of-changes
Family members of tier 1 (general) tier 1 (entrepreneur) and tier 1 (Post Study work) migrants
46IftheTier1MigrantisoutsidetheUnitedKingdomorhasbeenpresentintheUnitedKingdomforlessthan12monthsyoumustshowthatyoutheTier1Migrantor(forchildren)yourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdomhaveatleastpound1800tosupportyouthisis in addition to any funds the Tier 1 Migrant needs to prove they have enough money to support
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themselves47IftheTier1MigranthasbeenintheUnitedKingdomfor12monthsormoreyoumusthavepound600tosupportyourself
48ForexampletheTier1MigranthasbeenintheUKfor6monthsandismakinganapplicationatthesametimeastheirspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound1800fortheirspouseandafurtherpound1800foreachchildinadditiontopound900requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound6300inavailablefunds(pound1800x3=pound5400+pound900)
49IfthesameTier1MigrantandtheirfamilyhadbeenpresentintheUKfortwoyearstheywouldrequireevidencethattheyheldpound2700(pound600x3=pound1800+pound900)inavailablefunds
50IfyouareapplyingasthefamilymemberofaTier1(entrepreneur)migrantyoucannotusethesamefundstomeetthemaintenancerequirementthattheTier1(entrepreneur)usedtomeettheattributesrequirement(appendixAoftheImmigrationRules)
Family members of tier 1 (investor) and tier 1 (exceptional talent) migrants
51DependantsofTier1(Investors)andTier1(exceptionalTalent)donotneedtosatisfythemaintenancerequirement
Family members of tier 1 (graduate entrepreneur) migrants
52IftheTier1(Graduateentrepreneur)isoutsidetheUnitedKingdomorhasbeenpresentintheUnitedKingdomforlessthan12monthsyoumusthavepound1200tosupportyourself
53IftheTier1(Graduateentrepreneur)hasbeenintheUnitedKingdomfor12monthsormoreyoumusthavepound600tosupportyourself
54Thisrequirementcanbemetbyeitherhavingsavingsofpound1200orpound600wheretheTier1(Graduateentrepreneur)hasbeenintheUnitedKingdomfor12monthsormorewhichmusthavebeenheldforatleasta90consecutivedayperiodpriortothedateofapplicationorprovidinganendorsementletterfromUKTradeandInvestment(UKTI)confirmingthatithasawardedfundingthatisatleastsufficienttocovertherequiredmaintenancefundsforthemainapplicantyouandanyotherpBSDependants
Family member of a tier 2 Migrant
55Youmusthavepound600tosupportyourself56Thisrequirementcanbemetby
bullhavingsavingsofpound600whichmusthavebeenheldforatleastthreemonthspriortothedateofapplication or
bulltheTier2A-ratedsponsorprovidingawrittenundertakingthatshoulditbecomenecessaryitwillmaintainandaccommodatethefamilymemberforamonthTheundertakingmaybelimitedprovidedthelimitisatleastpound600perfamilymember
57ForexampletheTier2MigrantismakinganapplicationatthesametimeastheirspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound600fortheirspouseandafurtherpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound900requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2700inavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound900)
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58IfyouapplyatthesametimeasthemainapplicantyouareonlyrequiredtoprovideevidencethatyoumeetthemaintenancerequirementwhentheTier2MigrantisalsorequiredtomeetthemaintenancerequirementIfyouapplyseparatelyfromthemainapplicantyouwillalwaysneedtohavethenecessaryfundstomeetthemaintenancerequirementorhaveawrittenundertakingfrom an A-rated Sponsor
59ForexamplewheretheTier2MigrantissubmittinganapplicationbecausetheyarechangingemploymentwithinTier2neithertheTier2Migrantnoranyfamilymemberisrequiredtosubmitevidencethattheymeetthemaintenancerequirement
Family member of a tier 4 (general) Student
60 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)Studentyourmaintenancerequirementswilldepend on the following circumstancesbullthe length of the course
bullwherethemainapplicantwillbestudyingintheUnitedKingdomand
bullwhetherthemainapplicantalreadyhasanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUK
61 TheTier4(General)Studentwillbeeither
bullOnacoursebasedininnerLondon
bullOnacoursebasedinouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUK
62 Tomeetbasiclivingexpensesnotincludingfeesastudent
bullStudyingininnerLondonforthemajorityofhisherstudymusthavepound1000permonth
bullStudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomforthemajorityofhisherstudymusthavepound800permonth
63WewillusetheaddressgivenasthemainstudysitetoassesswhetherthestudentwillstudyforthemajorityofthetimeininnerLondon(morethan50oftheirstudytime)ThefollowingLondonBoroughsaresubjecttothepound1000permonthmaintenancerequirement
bullCamden
bullCityofLondon
bullHackneyHammersmithandFulham
bullHaringey
bullIslington
bullKensingtonandChelsea
bullLambeth
bullLewisham
bullnewham
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bullSouthwark
bullTowerHamlets
bullWandsworthand
bullWestminster
AllotherLondonBoroughsandanyotherareaintheUnitedKingdomwillbesubjecttothepound800permonthrequirement
64ThestudentrsquoseducationproviderwillbeabletotellthestudentwhichLondonBoroughhesheisbasedin
65IfthestudentwillbestudyingatmorethanonesiteandonesiteisininnerLondonandonesiteisnotwewillbasethemaintenancerequirementsonwherethestudentwillspendthemajorityoftheirtimestudyingthestudentwillneedtogetthisaddressfromtheTier4sponsor
66 IfthecourseinvolvesstudythatissplitequallybetweentwoormoresitesthemainstudysitenamedbythesponsorintheConfirmationofAcceptanceforStudieswillbeusedtoassessthelevelofmaintenancerequired
67 IfwedonothavetheboroughintheaddresswewillenterthepostcodeintohttpwwwaboutmyvotecoukandifitconfirmsthattheaddressisinaLondonBoroughthatislistedabovewewillapplytheinnerLondonmaintenancerequirement
How many months money does a family member of a tier 4 (general) Student need
68 IfyouareafamilymemberofaTier4(General)studentyoumustshowthatyouhaveenoughmoneytocoveryourmonthlylivingcostswhilstthestudentisstudyingintheUnitedKingdom
69 The amount of money you have to show will depend on whether the student already has anestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdomWhereastudenthasanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdomyouwillneedtoshowlessmoneyforlivingcosts
70 ATier4(General)student(includingDoctorateextensionschemepost-graduateDoctorsandSabbaticalOfficers)hasanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUKiftheyhavecurrententryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainasaTier4migrantasastudentorasapost-graduateDoctororDentistwhenapplyingforfurtherleaveandonthedateofapplicationthey
bullhavefinishedasinglecoursethatwasatleastsixmonthslongwithintheapplicantrsquoslastperiodof entry clearance leave to enter or leave to remain or
bullare applying for a continued study on a single course where the applicant has completed at least six months of that course
ATier4(General)studentcanqualifyforthereducedmaintenancelevelswhethertheyareapplyingfrominsidetheUKorfromoverseas
71 YoucanqualifyforthereducedmaintenancelevelswhetheryouareapplyingfrominsidetheUnitedKingdomorfromoverseas
72 IfthestudentdoesnothaveanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdomyoumust show that you have money for your living costs for each month of the studentrsquos course up to a maximum of 9 months
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73AstudentwithanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdommustshowthattheyhave money for their living costs for each month of their course up to a maximum of 2 months
74IfthelengthofastudentrsquoscourseincludesapartofamonthwewillroundthetimeuptothenextmonthForexampleifacourseissevenmonthsandtwoweeksyoumustshowthatyouhave enough money for eight months
the family member of a tier 4 (general) Student where the student does not have an established presence in the uK if the tier 4 (general) Student is studying in inner london
75IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonyoumusthavepound600permonthuptoamaximumof9monthstosupportyourself
76 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonismakinganapplicationatthesametimeashisherspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound600fortheirspouseandafurtherpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound1000requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2800inavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound1000)permonthuptoamaximumof9months
if the tier 4 (general) Student is studying in outer london or anywhere else in the uK77 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomthenyoumusthavepound450permonthuptoamaximumof9months to support yourself
78 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomismakinganapplicationatthesametimeastheirspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound450fortheirspouseandafurtherpound450foreachchildinadditiontopound800requiredforhisherownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2150inavailablefunds(pound450x3=pound1350+pound800)permonthuptoamaximumof9months
the family member of a tier 4 (general) Student where the student has an established presence in the uK if the tier 4 (general) Student is studying in inner london
79 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonyoumusthave2monthsmaintenanceofpound600permonthtosupportyourself
80 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonismakinganapplication at the same time as their spouse and two children They must show that they have pound600fortheirspouseandafurtherpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound1000requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyhold2monthsmaintenanceofpound2800permonthinavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound1000)
if the tier 4 (general) student is studying in outer london or anywhere else in the uK
81 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomyoumusthave2monthsmaintenanceofpound450permonthto support yourself
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82 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomismakinganapplicationatthesametimeastheirspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound450forhisherspouseandafurtherpound450foreachchildinadditiontopound800requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyhold2monthsmaintenanceofpound2150permonthinavailablefunds(pound450x3=pound1350+pound800)
Family member of a tier 4 (child) Student Migrant
83ThedependantrouteisnotavailableforafamilymemberofaTier4(Child)Studentmigrant
Family member of a tier 5 (temporary worker)
84IfyouarethefamilymemberoftheTier5(TemporaryWorker)youmusthavepound600tosupportyourself
85ForexampletheTier5(TemporaryWorker)Migrantismakinganapplicationatthesametimeashisspouseandtwochildrenmustshowthathehaspound600forhisspouseandpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound900requiredforhisownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2700inavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound900)
86 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier5(TemporaryWorker)whoisextendingtheirleaveyouarerequiredtoprovideevidenceofmeetingthemaintenancerequirement
Documents we require
87 Thisevidencemustbeoriginalontheofficialletter-headedpaperorstationeryoftheorganisationandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
88 evidencemustbeintheformofcashfundsOtheraccountsorfinancialinstrumentssuchassharesbondspensionfundsetcregardlessofnoticeperiodarenotacceptable
89 Ifyouwishtorelyonajointaccountasevidenceofavailablefundsyouthemainapplicantor(forchildren)yourotherparentwhoislegallypresentintheUnitedKingdommustbenamedontheaccountalongwithoneormoreothernamedindividual(s)
90 Allevidencemustbedatednomorethan31daysbeforetheapplicationissubmitted91 Wherethefundsareinacurrencyotherthanpoundssterlingtheamountweconsiderwillbebasedontheexchangeratefortherelevantcurrencyonthedateoftheapplicationtakenfromtheratespublishedonwwwoandacom
92 YouwillnotmeettherequirementsoftheImmigrationRulesformaintenancewhereyourabilitytomeetthemaintenancerequirementisbasedonevidenceoffundsthatareheldinafinancialinstitutionwithwhichtheUKBorderAgencyisunabletomakesatisfactoryverificationchecksAlistoffinancialinstitutionswhichdonotsatisfactorilyverifyfinancialstatementsappearsatAppendixpoftheImmigrationRulesandcanalsobefoundonourwebsiteatwwwukbahomeofficegovuksitecontentdocumentsstudyingfinancial-institutions
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eviDence FoR aPPlicationS MaDe aS tHe DePenDant oF a PeRSon witH leave unDeR tieR 1 2 oR 5
93ThedocumentsrequiredbyAppendixeoftheImmigrationRulesarespecifiedbelowi)personalbankorbuildingsocietystatementscoveringthe90dayperiodimmediatelybeforetheapplicationThepersonalbankorbuildingsocietystatementsshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the statement
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 90 day period
bullthattherearesufficientfundspresentintheaccount(thebalancemustnotfallbelowpound600orpound1800asaboveatanytimeduringthe90dayperiod)
Onlythemostrecentstatementmustbedatedwithin31daysofthedateofapplication
Adhocbankstatementsprintedonthebankrsquosletterheadareadmissibleasevidence(thisexcludesmini-statementsfromcashpoints)
IfyouwishtosubmitelectronicbankstatementsfromanonlineaccountthesemustcontainallofthedetailslistedaboveInadditionyouwillneedtoprovideasupportingletterfromyourbankoncompanyheadedpaperconfirmingtheauthenticityofthestatementsprovidedAlternativelyanelectronicbankstatementbearingtheofficialstampofthebankinquestionwillbeacceptedThisstampshouldappearoneverypageofthestatementStatementsthatsimplyshowthebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayarenotsufficient
ii)BuildingsocietypassbookThebuildingsocietypassbookshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 90 day period
bullthattherearesufficientfundspresentintheaccount(thebalancemustnotfallbelowpound600orpound1800asaboveatanytimeduringthe90daysperiod)
iii)Letterfrombankconfirmingfundsandthattheyhavebeeninthebankforatleast90daysTheletterfromabankorbuildingsocietyshouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
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bullthe funds held in the account and
bullthatthefundshavebeeninthebankforatleast90daysandthebalancehasnotfallenbelowpound600orpound1800asintheexamplesaboveatanytimeduringthe90dayperiod
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe90dayperiodarenotsufficient
iv)LetterfromafinancialinstitutionregulatedbyeithertheFinancialConductAuthoritytheprudentialRegulatoryAuthorityorinthecaseofoverseasaccountsthehomeregulator(officialregulatorybodyforthecountryinwhichtheinstitutionoperatesandthefundsarelocated)forthepurposeofpersonalsavingsaccountsconfirmingfundsThislettershouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bullthe funds held in the account and
bullthatthefundshavebeeninthebankforatleast90daysandthebalancehasnotfallenbelowpound600orpound1800asintheexamplesaboveatanytimeduringthe90dayperiod
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe90dayperiodarenotsufficient
evidence of certifying maintenance for family members of tier 2 Migrants
94IfyouaremakingyourapplicationatthesametimeastheTier2MigrantthenA-ratedsponsorsareabletocertifyyourmaintenanceontheTier2MigrantrsquosCertificateofSponsorshiporbyprovidingaletterYourmaintenancecannotbecertifiedifyourmainapplicanthasindefiniteleave to remain
95IfyouaremakingyourapplicationatthesametimeastheTier2MigrantandtheA-ratedsponsoriscertifyingmaintenanceontheCertificateofSponsorshipthenyoudonotneedtosendusanydocumentsformaintenanceWewilltakethisinformationfromtheCertificateofSponsorship
96 IftheA-ratedsponsoriscertifyingmaintenanceonaletterthentheletterwhichcanbepostedorfaxedtoyoumustbeonofficialletter-headedpaperorstationeryoftheorganisationbesignedbyaseniorofficialandmustshow
bullyour name
bullthe sponsorrsquos name and logo
bullconfirmationthatthesponsorhascertifiedthemaintenanceand
bulldetailsoflimitingtheundertakingifappropriate
evidence required for applications made as a tier 4 dependant
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97 IfyouqualifyforourdifferentiationarrangementsbecauseyouareconsideredtobeldquolowriskrdquoyouarenotrequiredtoincludetheevidentialdocumentsfromthissectionwithyourapplicationYoumusthoweverconfirmonyourapplicationformthatyoumeettherequirementssetoutinthissectionandthatyouholddocumentaryevidenceinthemannerrequiredWewillsometimesaskaldquolowriskrdquostudenttosendusthesedocumentsandwereservetherighttorequestanyorallthe evidential documents from this section from you
98 ThemoneyyoushowusmustbeforyouruseforlivingintheUKThefullamountofthismoney-whichshouldbeheldinthemannerspecifiedintheImmigrationRules-mustcontinuetobeavailabletoyouafteryourapplicationismadeexceptforanymoneythathasbeenpaidforliving costs
99 IfyouapplyseparatelyfromtheTier4(General)studentwewillrequireyouandanyotherfamilymemberswhoareoverseastoshowthatyouhaveheldthemoneyfor28days
100 ThedocumentsrequiredbyAppendixeoftheImmigrationRulesarespecifiedbelow
i)personalbankorbuildingsocietystatementscoveringthe28dayperiodimmediatelybeforetheapplicationThepersonalbankorbuildingsocietystatementsshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the statement
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 28 day period
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
Onlythemostrecentstatementmustbedatedwithin31daysofthedateofapplication
Adhocbankstatementsprintedonthebankrsquosletterheadareadmissibleasevidence(thisexcludesmini-statementsfromcashpoints)
IfyouwishtosubmitelectronicbankstatementsfromanonlineaccountthesemustcontainallofthedetailslistedaboveInadditionyouwillneedtoprovideasupportingletterfromyourbankoncompanyheadedpaperconfirmingtheauthenticityofthestatementsprovidedAlternativelyanelectronicbankstatementbearingtheofficialstampofthebankinquestionwillbeacceptedThisstampshouldappearoneverypageofthestatementStatementsthatsimplyshowthebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayarenotsufficient
ii)BuildingsocietypassbookThebuildingsocietypassbookshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 28 day period
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
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iii)Letterfrombankconfirmingfundsandthattheyhavebeeninthebankforatleast28daysTheletterfromabankorbuildingsocietyshouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthe funds held in the account and
bullthatthefundshavebeeninthebankforatleast28daysandtheamountofmoneyavailable
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe28dayperiodarenotsufficient
iv)LetterfromafinancialinstitutionregulatedbyeithertheFinancialConductAuthoritytheprudentialRegulatoryAuthorityorinthecaseofoverseasaccountsthehomeregulator(officialregulatorybodyforthecountryinwhichtheinstitutionoperatesandthefundsarelocated)forthepurposeofpersonalsavingsaccountsconfirmingfundsThislettershouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bullthe funds held in the account and
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe28dayperiodarenotsufficient
Official financial sponsorship or government sponsor
101 IftheTier4(General)Studenthasofficialfinancialsponsorship(ieisbeinggivenmoneytocovertheircoursefeesandlivingcosts)thissponsorshipmayalsobeintendedtocovercostsofyouandanyotherfamilymember(s)
102 WherethisisthecaseyoumustprovidealetterofconfirmationfromtheTier4(General)Studentrsquosofficialfinancialsponsor
103ThismaybeHerMajestyrsquosGovernmenttheirhomegovernmenttheBritishCounciloranyinternational organisation international company or university
104Thelettermustbeonofficialletter-headedpaperorstationeryoftheorganisationoftheofficialfinancialsponsorandhavetheofficialstampofthatorganisationonitItmustshow
bullboththeTier4(General)studentrsquosnameandyourname
bullthenameandcontactdetailsoftheofficialfinancialsponsor
bullthe date of the letter
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bullthe length of the sponsorship and
bullthe amount of money they are providing or a statement that they will cover the your full maintenance
105Iftheofficialfinancialsponsorshiponlycoverspartofyourlivingcostsdocumentationmustbeprovided to show the remaining maintenance as detailed earlier in this guidance
106 IfyouareapplyingatthesametimeastheTier4(General)StudentthefundsthatyouprovideevidenceofmustbeinadditiontothefundsfortheTier4(General)studentThesamemoneycannotbecountedtwiceForexampleiftheTier4(General)studentprovidesaletterconfirmingthathesheisinreceiptofofficialfinancialsponsorshipandyouprovidebankstatementstocoveryourownlivingcoststhemoneyheldinthebankaccountmustbeinadditiontothemoneythathasbeenprovidedbytheofficialfinancialsponsortocovertheTier4(General)Student
children of PBS Migrants
107 InordertoapplyforleavetoremainasthechildofapBSmigrantyoumustbeundertheageof18onthedateofapplicationIfyouareaged18oroveryoumusthaveorhavelastbeengrantedleaveasthefamilymemberofapBSmigrantorsomeoneapplyingatthesametimeforleave as a PBS migrant
108 YouwillnotbeconsideredtobeachildfamilymemberofapBSmigrantwhereitisconsideredthat you
bullare married or in a civil partnership
bullhave formed an independent family unit or
bullare living an independent life
109 Childrenaged18oroverwhohavenotpreviouslybeengrantedleaveasthefamilymemberofthepBSmigrantcannotbegrantedbeleaveasthefamilymemberofapBSmigrant
not have formed an independent family unit
110 examplesofwhenwemightconsiderthatthereisanindependentfamilyunitincludewhenyou
bullare living with your partner or
bullhave children of your own
not be living an independent life
111 examplesofwhenwemightconsideryoutobelivinganindependentlifeincludebullwhereyouarelivingawayfromthefamilyhome(exceptwhereyouareatboardingschool)
bullwhere you are in full time employment
bullwhereyouappeartobefinanciallyindependent(thatiswhereyourincomeexceedstheirexpenditure)
Documents required
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112 Ifyouareovertheageof16youshouldsubmitthefollowingdocumentationinsupportofyourapplicationTwoitemsfromthelistbelowconfirmingyourresidentialaddressbullbankstatementsandor
bullcreditcardbillsandor
bulldrivinglicenceandor
bullnHSRegistrationdocumentandor
bullletterfromyourcurrentschoolcollegeoruniversityconfirmingyouraddressThismustbeonofficialheadedpaperandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
113Thedocumentssubmittedshouldbefromtwoseparatesourcesanddatednomorethanamonth prior to the date of application
114Ifyoupayrentorboardtowardsyourkeepyoushouldalsoprovidedetailsofhowmuchthisamounts to each calendar month
115WhereyouareresidingseparatelyfromthoseonwhichyouareclaimingtobeafamilymemberthefollowinginformationordocumentationshouldbesubmittedbullreasonsforresidingawayfromthefamilyhomeWherethisisduetoacademicendeavoursyoushouldsubmitconfirmationfromyouruniversitycollegeconfirmingyourenrolmentandattendanceofthespecificcourseThisshouldbeonofficialheadedpaperandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
bullyoushouldalsoincludeevidencethatyouhavebeensupportedfinanciallybyyourparentswhilstresidingawayfromthefamilyhomeThefollowingdocumentationshouldbeincludedwiththe application
bankstatementsforyoucoveringthethreemonthspriortotheapplicationclearlyshowingthe origin of the deposits and
bankstatementsforyourparentcoveringthethreemonthspriortotheapplicationalsoshowingcorroboratingpaymentsoutoftheiraccount
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annex a - aPPlicantS wHo Have Been on a nHS FounDation PRogRaMMe oR wHo Have Been woRKing aS a DoctoR oR DentiSt in tRaining DuRing tHeiR MoSt Recent PeRioD oF leave
1IfyouwerelastgrantedleavewhichwasnotsubjecttoaconditionrestrictingyouremploymentandyouhavebeenonanHSfoundationprogrammeorworkingasalsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquoduringyourmostrecentperiodofleaveyoucanapplytobeexemptedfromtheconditionprohibitingthistypeofemployment
2Inordertoqualifyforthisexemptionyoushouldprovidethefollowingevidence
a)ToprovethatyouareontheFoundationprogrammealetterfromyourpostgraduateDeanthatsatisfiestherequirementsoftheImmigrationDirectorateInstruction(IDI)onpostgraduateDoctorsandDentists(seeinparticularpage17ofthatIDI)confirming
bullThat you have a place on a Foundation Programme and
bullTheFoundationprogrammeisrecognisedbythemedicalcommunityand
bullThe place on the Foundation Programme is full time
or
b)ToprovethatyouhavebeenworkingasaDoctororDentistinTrainingyoumustprovidealetterfromthenHSTrustemployingyouconfirmingthatyouhavebeenworkinginapostprogrammethathasbeenapprovedbythepostgraduateMedicaleducationandTrainingBoardasatrainingprogrammeorpostWhereyoudonotincludealloftherequestedinformationanygrantofleavewillbesubjecttothelsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquorestriction
or
c)evidenceofaprimarydegreeinmedicineordentistryfromaUKinstitutionthatisaUKrecognisedorlistedbodyorwhichholdsasponsorlicenceunderTier4ofthepointsBasedSystem
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contentS
introduction 1Documentswerequire 1
Verificationandotherchecks 2
overview of the terms and conditions for applications by PBS migrants 5Periods of grant 5ApplyingastheFamilyMemberofaTier12or5migrantintheUK 5
ApplyingastheFamilyMemberofaTier4(General)MigrantintheUK 5
AdditionalevidentialrequirementfordependantchildrenofpBSmigrantswhoarebornintheUK 7
ConditionsofStay 7
Carearrangementsforchildren 8
DoctororDentistintrainingcondition 8
Maintenance Requirement 8FamilymembersofTier1(General)Tier1(entrepreneur)andTier1(postStudyWork)migrants 8
FamilymembersofTier1(Investor)andTier1(exceptionalTalent)migrants 9
FamilymembersofTier1(Graduateentrepreneur)migrants 9
Family member of a Tier 2 Migrant 9Family member of a Tier 4 (General) Student 9HowmanymonthsmoneydoesafamilymemberofaTier4(general)Studentneed 11
ThefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwherethestudentdoesnothaveanestablishedpresenceintheUKiftheTier4(General)StudentisstudyingininnerLondon 11ThefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwherethestudenthasanestablishedpresenceintheUKiftheTier4(General)StudentisstudyingininnerLondon 12
FamilymemberofaTier5(TemporaryWorker) 12
Documentswerequire 13
evidence for applications made as the dependant of a person with leave under tier 1 2 or 5 13Officialfinancialsponsorshiporgovernmentsponsor 17ChildrenofpBSMigrants 17
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annex a - applicants who have been on a nHS Foundation Programme or who have been working as a Doctor or Dentist in training during their most recent period of leave 20
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introduction
1 ThisdocumentprovidespolicyguidanceforfamilymembersofapBSmigrantItreflectspolicyatthedateofpublicationandwemaychangeitItshouldbereadtogetherwithparagraphs319Ato319KoftheImmigrationRulesForthepurposeoftheseguidancenotesthetermslsquowersquolsquousrsquoandlsquoourrsquorefertotheHomeOfficeWhenwerefertorsquoyoulsquoorrsquoyourlsquothismeansthepBSdependant
2 YoucanapplyasapBSDependantifyoumeetthecriteriasetoutinthisguidanceandtheImmigrationRulesandyouarebullthefamilymemberofapersonwithorapplyingforleaveunderTier124or5ofthepointsBased System or
bullthespouseorpartnerofapersonwithindefiniteleavetoremainorBritishCitizenshipwholastheldleaveinTier12or5ofthepointsBasedSystemandyoudonotyetqualifyforindefiniteleave to remain or
bullthechildofapersonwithindefiniteleavetoremainorBritishCitizenshipwholastheldleaveinTier12or5ofthepointsBasedSystemand
yourotherparentdoesnotyetqualifyforindefiniteleavetoremainand
youlastheldleaveaspBSDependantgrantedonorafter9July2012
3WherewerefertothedependantofaTier12or5migrantallofthesereferenceswillalsoinclude those applicants who are applying for further leave to remain in the PBS dependant categorywhentheirsponsor(theTier12or5migrant)hasgoneontoacquireindefiniteleavetoremainIfyouareapplyingasthedependantofapersonwhohasindefiniteleavetoremainorBritishCitizenshipyoushouldreadthisguidanceasiftheywerestillintheirlastpBSimmigrationcategoryForexampleifthepersonwithindefiniteleavetoremainlastheldpBSleaveinTier1you should read the guidance as if you are applying as the dependant of a Tier 1 migrant
4AfamilymemberofaTier2andTier5pBSmigrantapplyingintheUnitedKingdomcanmaketheirpBS(Dependants)applicationonlineorusingtheequivalentpaperapplicationformFamilymembersofaTier1pBSmigrantapplyingintheUnitedKingdommustmaketheirpBS(Dependants)applicationusingthepaperapplicationform
5ThisapplicationformandmoregeneralinformationareonourwebsiteatwwwgovukDocuments we require
6 You must ensure that you provide all of the necessary supporting documents at the time yousendsusyourapplicationWewillonlyacceptthesupportingdocumentsspecifiedintheImmigrationRules
7 IfyouhavesubmittedbullAsequenceofdocumentsandsomeofthedocumentsinthesequencehavebeenomitted(forexampleifonebankstatementfromaseriesismissing)
bullA document in the wrong format
bullA document that is a copy and not an original document
wemaycontactyouoryourrepresentativeinwritingandrequestthecorrectdocumentsWemustreceivetherequesteddocumentsattheaddressspecifiedintherequestwithin7workingdaysofthedateoftherequestWewillnotaskforfurtherinformationwherewedonotanticipatethatacorrection of minor errors or omissions will lead to an approval
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Ifyouhavesubmittedaspecifieddocumentthatis
bullin the wrong format or
bulla copy and not an original document
wemayapproveyourapplicationexceptionallyifwearesatisfiedthatthespecifieddocumentsaregenuineandthatyoumeetalltheotherrequirementsWereservetherighttorequesttheoriginaldocumentsinthecorrectformatandtorefuseapplicationsifthespecifieddocumentsarenotprovided8 Anydocumentaryevidencethatyouprovidemustbetheoriginal(notacopy)unlesswesay
otherwise9 WhereadocumentisnotinenglishorWelshtheoriginalmustbeaccompaniedbyafullycertifiedtranslationbyaprofessionaltranslatorThistranslationmustincludedetailsofthetranslatorrsquoscredentialsandconfirmationthatitisanaccuratetranslationoftheoriginaldocumentItmustalsobedatedandincludetheoriginalsignatureofthetranslator
10 WeonlyneedevidencethatisdirectlyrelevanttotheapplicationassetoutintheImmigrationRulesandthisguidanceWewillnotconsiderunrelatedevidence
11 IfyouarethedependantofaTier4StudentswhoqualifiesforourdifferentiationarrangementsbecauseyouareconsideredtobeldquolowriskrdquoyouwillberequiredtoprovidefewerevidentialdocumentswhensubmittingyourapplicationWhereyouareexemptedfromhavingtoprovideadocument-oragroupofdocuments-underourdifferentiationarrangementsthiswillbespecificallystatedinthisguidanceTheUKBorderAgencyreservestherighttorequestthesedocuments from you in all cases
12 YouqualifyforourdifferentiationarrangementsifbullTheTier4studentissponsoredbyaHighlyTrustedSponsorand
bullYouareapplyingforleaveatthesametimeastheTier4studentand
bullYou are applying for entry clearance in your country of nationality or for leave to remain in the UKand
bullYouholdthesamenationalityastheTier4studentandbothofyouarenationalsofoneofthecountrieslistedatAppendixHoftheImmigrationRulesYoucancheckthisatwwwgovukgovernmentcollectionsimmigration-rules
Verification and other checks
13WeaimtoconsiderapplicationsquicklyHoweverwemustalsobeconfidentthatapplicationsmeettherequirementsoftheImmigrationRulesandthattheinformationyouprovideisatruereflectionofyourbackground
14Wewillaskforavarietyofverifiabledocumentstoenableustoconsideryourapplication15WemaywanttocheckthesupportingdocumentsyousendwithyourapplicationThereforeyoumustensurethatalltheevidencecomesfromasourcethatcanbeclearlyidentifiedandthatitcanbeindependentlyconfirmedasbeinggenuine
16 Therearetwosituationsinwhichwewillundertakeacheckbull Verification checksndashwherewehavereasonabledoubtsthatthedocumentsaregenuineor
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bull other checksndashwherewecarryoutfurtherchecksforexamplewherewehavedoubtsaboutanapplicationorthedocumentssentwiththeapplicationbutthedoubtsarenotseriousenoughforustomakeaverificationcheck
Verification checks17 Wherewehavereasonabledoubtsthataspecifieddocumentisgenuinewemaywanttoverify
the document with an independent person or government agency18 ThepurposeofthesechecksistoensurethatthedocumentprovidedisgenuineandaccuratelyreflectsstatementsmadeinyourapplicationIfthedocumentisbeingusedasevidencetosupportyourapplicationwealsowanttoensurethatitmeetstherequirementsoftheRules
19 Verificationmaydelayourdecisiononyourapplicationsowewillonlydoitwhenthereareclear reasons for it
Reasonable doubt20 TherearemanyreasonswhywemaydoubtthataspecifieddocumentisgenuineandwhatweconsidertobeareasonabledoubtwilldependonanindividualapplicationHoweverourjudgmentswillbebasedonthefactswehave
Outcome of verification check21 Therearethreepossibleoutcomesofaverificationcheck
bull Document confirmed as genuineIfwecanconcludethatthedocumentisgenuinewewillconsider your application as normal
bull Document confirmed as falseIfwecanconcludethatthedocumentisfalsewewillrefusetheapplicationwhetherornotthedocumentisessentialtotheapplicationIfadocumentisconfirmedasfalsewewillnormallyrefusetheapplicationformorethanonereasonForexampleifyousendusabankstatementtoshowthatyouhaveenoughfundsavailableandwehaveevidencethatthestatementisfalsewewillrefuseyourapplicationbecauseyoudonotmeetthefundsrequirementandbecauseyouhavesentafalsedocument
bull Verification check inconclusiveIfwecannotverifythatthedocumentiseithergenuineorfalsethenwewillignoreitasevidenceIfyouhavesentotherspecifieddocumentsasevidencethatyoumeettherequirementsoftheRuleswewillconsidertheseasnormalIfyouhavenotsentanyotherdocumentsyouwillnotmeettherequirementsoftheRules
Refusing applications without making verification checks22 WemayrefuseanapplicationwithoutmakingverificationchecksintwocircumstancesbullWhereweareconcernedaboutapieceofevidencebutwouldinanyeventrefusetheapplicationforotherreasonsthosereasonswillformthebasisoftherefusalWewillnotmakeverificationchecksinthesecircumstancesHoweverwewillalwaysverifypassportsifwedoubtthey are genuine
bullWherethereisevidencethatprovesaparticulardocumentisfalseIfwecanconfirmthatadocument is false we will normally refuse the application for more than one reason For example ifyousendusabankstatementtoshowthatyouhaveenoughfundsavailableandwehaveevidencethatthestatementisfalsewewillrefusetheapplicationbecauseyoudonotmeetthefundsrequirementandbecauseyouhavesentafalsedocument
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other checks23Wewillmakeothercheckswhereforexamplewehavedoubtsaboutanapplicationorthedocumentssentwiththeapplicationbutthesearenotseriousenoughforustomakeaverificationcheck
24Thesechecksmaydelayourdecisiononanapplicationsowewillonlymakethemwhenwehave clear reasons to do so
extra checks25SometimeswewillhavesuspicionsaboutadocumentbuttheywillnotbeenoughtomakeusdoubtthatitisgenuineForexamplethismaybebecausepreviousverificationcheckshavefound that some supporting evidence is invalid and some is genuine or where evidence provided contradictsinformationwealreadyhaveInthesecaseswemaycarryoutmorechecks
outcome of other checks26 Therearefourpossibleoutcomesofthesechecks
bull Document confirmed as genuineIfwecanconcludethatthedocumentisgenuinewewillconsider the application as normal
bull Document confirmed as falseIfwecanconcludethatthedocumentisfalsewewillrefusetheapplicationwhetherornotthedocumentisessentialtotheapplicationIfadocumentisconfirmedasfalsewewillnormallyrefusetheapplicationformorethanonereasonForexampleifyousendusabankstatementtoshowthatyouhaveenoughfundsavailableandwehaveevidencethatthestatementisfalsewewillrefuseyourapplicationbecauseyoudonotmeetthefundsrequirementandbecauseyouhavesentafalsedocument
bull check inconclusiveIfwecannotverifythatthedocumentiseithergenuineorfalsethenwewill consider the application as if the document is genuine
bull Check gives us cause to have reasonable doubt about the genuineness of a specified document Ifwecannotverifythatthedocumentiseithergenuineorfalsebutasaresultofthecheckswefindotherreasonstodoubtthegenuinenessofaparticularspecifieddocumentwemaydecidetomakeaverificationcheck
Procedure for verification and other checks27 Theproceduresforbothverificationchecksandothercheckswillusuallybesimilarandwillvaryfromcasetocasebuttheymayinvolvebullcheckingthedetailsorgenuinenessofdocumentswithemployerstherelevantembassyorhighcommissionothergovernmentdepartments(intheUnitedKingdomandoverseas)and
bullcheckingtheaccuracyandauthenticityofdocumentswithbanksuniversitiesandprofessionalbodies
Date of application28 Thedateofyourapplicationwillbetakentobethefollowing
For applications made in the united Kingdombullwheretheapplicationformissentbypostthedateofpostingor
bullwheretheapplicationformissentbycourierthedateonwhichitisdeliveredtotheUKBorderAgencyoftheHomeOffice
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bullwheretheapplicationformissubmittedonlinethedatewhenyousubmityourapplicationformand pay your application fee online
For applications made outside the united Kingdombullthe date that the fee associated with the application is paid This means the date shown on your payment receipt which depends on how you paid for your visa application for example at a BritishDiplomaticpostvisaapplicationcentreoronline
oveRview oF tHe teRMS anD conDitionS FoR aPPlicationS By PBS MigRantS
29 YoushouldreadtheImmigrationRulesthatapplyatthetimethatyoumakeyourapplication
Periods of grant
30WewillgrantleaveinlinewiththeexpirydateofthepBSmigrantrsquos(ormainapplicantrsquos)leaveexceptwherethepBSmigranthasbeengrantedindefiniteleavetoremainInthesecaseswewillgrantyouaperiodofthreeyearsleaveAnapplicationforfurtherleavemaythenbemadeifrequiredtotakeyouuptotheapplicablequalifyingperiodforindefiniteleavetoremain
applying as the Family Member of a tier 1 2 or 5 migrant in the uK
31IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier12or5migrantyoucannotapplyintheUKifyou
bullwerelastgrantedleavetoenterorremainasavisitorunlesstherelevantpoints-basedsystemmigrantwhoyouareapplyingtobedependantofhasorisbeinggrantedleavetoremainasaTier5(TemporaryWork)migrantinthecreativeandsportingsubcategoryor
bullare on temporary admission or temporary release
applying as the Family Member of a tier 4 (general) Migrant in the uK
32IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)applicantwhetherornotyoucanapplyforthepBSDependantcategoryintheUKdependsonthetypeofpermissiontostaythatyouhaveandtypeofcoursetheTier4(General)studentisstudyingorwillbestudying
33YoucanbethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)applicantwheretheyareapplyingfororhavebeengrantedentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainintheUnitedKingdomasaTier4(General)Studentif
(i) theTier4(General)applicantisagovernmentsponsoredstudentwhoisapplyingfor orwhohasbeengrantedentryclearanceorleavetoremaintoundertakeacourseof study longer than six months or
(ii) theTier4(General)applicantis
a) applyingfororhasbeengrantedentryclearanceorleavetoremaininorderto undertakeacourseofstudyatpost-graduatelevelfor12monthsorlonger and
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b) issponsoredbyasponsorwhoisaRecognisedBodyorabodyinreceiptof funding as a higher education institution from either
I theDepartmentforemploymentandLearninginnorthernIreland II theHighereducationFundingCouncilforengland III theHighereducationFundingCouncilforWalesor IV theScottishFundingCouncil or
(iii) theTier4(General)applicantisapplyingfororhasbeengrantedleavetoremainas aTier4(General)Studentonthedoctorateextensionschemeor
(iv) thefollowingconditionsaremet
a) theTier4(General)applicantisapplyingforentryclearanceleavetoenteror leavetoremaintoundertakeacourseofstudythatislongerthansixmonths and either
(1) hasentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainasaTier4 (General)Studentorasastudenttoundertakeacourseofstudylonger than six months or
(2) lasthadentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainwithinthe threemonthsprecedingtheapplicationasaTier4(General)Studentor asastudenttoundertakeacourseofstudylongerthansixmonthsand
b) You(thefamilymember)musteither-
(1) haveentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainasafamily memberofaTier4(General)Studentorastudentwithentryclearance leavetoenterorleavetoremaintoundertakeacourseofstudylonger than six months or
(2) havelasthadentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainwithin thethreemonthsprecedingtheapplicationasthefamilymemberofa Tier4(General)Studentorasastudenttoundertakeacourseofstudy longer than six months and
c) theTier4(General)applicantMigrantandyou(thefamilymember)mustbe applying at the same time
34ToapplyintheUKyoumustnothavelastbeengranted
bullleave to enter or remain as a visitor or
bulltemporary admission or temporary release
35Tier4(General)studentswhowillbestudyingintheUKforsixmonthsorlesscannotbringtheirpartnersandorchildren(alsoknownasdependants)totheUnitedKingdomwiththem
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additional evidential requirement for dependants of PBS migrants whose last grant of leave was not in this capacity
36IfyouareapplyingasafamilymemberofapBSmigrantandyourlastgrantofleavewasnotastheirdependantoryouareachildbornintheUKyouwillneedtodemonstrateyourrelationship WhereyouaremarriedorinacivilpartnershiptoapBSmigrantyoumustprovideyourmarriageorcivilpartnershipcertificatetosupportyourapplicationWhereyouareapplyingasthepartnerofapBSmigrantbutarenotmarriedorinacivilpartnershipwiththemyouwillneedtoprovidedocumentstoshowthatyouhavebeenlivinginarelationshipakintomarriagecivilpartnershipforaperiodofatleasttwoyears-documentsshouldthereforecoverthewholeofthisperiodDocumentswillonlybeacceptedwheretheyarefromofficialsourcessuchasutilitybillsornHSregistrationSuggested Documents
Partners (including spouses and civil partners)marriageorcivilpartnershipcertificatesbankstatementsCounciltaxbillsmedical registrationutilitybills
childrenFullbirthcertificateshowingbothparentsnamesIfyouareachilddependantovertheageof16youwillalsoneedtoincludethedocumentslistedin paragraph 112
conditions of Stay
37You will have the following conditions attached to any leave
bullnorecoursetopublicfunds
bullRegistrationwiththepoliceifthisisrequiredbyparagraph326oftheImmigrationRules
bullnoemploymentasaprofessionalsportsperson(includingasasportscoach)
bullnoemploymentasaDoctororDentistinTrainingunlessyou
haveobtainedaprimarydegreeinmedicineordentistryfromaUKinstitutionthatisaUKrecognisedorlistedbodyorwhichholdsasponsorlicenceunderTier4ofthepointsBasedSystem or
areapplyingforleavetoremainandhaveorhavelastbeengrantedentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainthatwasnotsubjecttoaconditionrestrictingyouremploymentwhetherthatisemploymentasaDoctororDentistinTrainingorotherwiseandhavebeenemployedduringthatleaveasaDoctororDentistinTraining
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38IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)Studentifthemainapplicantrsquosgrantofleaveisforlessthan12monthsyouwillnotbeallowedtoworkwhilstintheUKunlessthemainapplicant is a Government Sponsored Student
39IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)studentyouwillnotbeallowedtoworkwhilstintheUKifthemainapplicantrsquosgrantofleaveisforacourseofstudybelowdegreelevelunlesstheTier4migrantisagovernmentsponsoredstudent
40Inordertobegrantedentryclearanceasaspousecivilpartnerunmarriedorsamesexpartneryouandthemainapplicantmustbeaged18oroveronthedateyouareduetoarriveintheUnitedKingdom
care arrangements for children
41AllarrangementsforchildrenrsquoscareandaccommodationintheUnitedKingdommustcomplywithrelevantUnitedKingdomlegislationandregulationsMoreinformationcanbefoundontheDepartmentofHealthwebsite
bullAccommodationofstudentsundereighteenbyfurthereducationcollegesnationalminimumstandards and inspection regulations wwwdhgovukenpublicationsandstatisticspublicationspublicationspolicyAndGuidanceDH_4005629
bullBoarding schools national minimum standards inspection regulations wwwdhgovukenpublicationsandstatisticspublicationspublicationspolicyAndGuidanceDH_4006331
bullResidentialspecialschoolsnationalminimumstandardsinspectionregulationswwwdhgovukenpublicationsandstatisticspublicationspublicationsLegislationDH_4006472
Doctor or Dentist in training condition
42IfyouhavebeenworkingasalsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquoduringyourmostrecentperiodofleaveyoushouldsubmitthedocumentsspecifiedinAnnexAofthisguidanceIfyoudonotincludealloftherequestedinformationanygrantofleavewillbesubjecttothelsquoDoctororDentistin Trainingrsquo restriction
Maintenance RequiReMent
43pleaserefertoparagraphs319C319HandappendixeoftheImmigrationRules44OneoftherequirementsforfamilymembersofpointsBasedSystemMigrantsisthatyoumustbeabletosupportyourselffortheentiredurationofyourstayintheUKwithoutneedinghelpfrompublicfunds(forexamplebenefitsprovidedbythestate)Ifyoucannotyoucouldfacefinancialhardshipbecauseyouwillnothaveaccesstomoststatebenefits
45pleasenotethatfrom1July2014theamountofmaintenancerequiredbyfamilymembersofallpBSmigrantswillbeincreasedMoredetailsincludingthenewamountofmaintenancethatwillberequiredcanbefoundonourwebsitewwwgovukgovernmentcollectionsimmigration-rules-statement-of-changes
Family members of tier 1 (general) tier 1 (entrepreneur) and tier 1 (Post Study work) migrants
46IftheTier1MigrantisoutsidetheUnitedKingdomorhasbeenpresentintheUnitedKingdomforlessthan12monthsyoumustshowthatyoutheTier1Migrantor(forchildren)yourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdomhaveatleastpound1800tosupportyouthisis in addition to any funds the Tier 1 Migrant needs to prove they have enough money to support
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themselves47IftheTier1MigranthasbeenintheUnitedKingdomfor12monthsormoreyoumusthavepound600tosupportyourself
48ForexampletheTier1MigranthasbeenintheUKfor6monthsandismakinganapplicationatthesametimeastheirspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound1800fortheirspouseandafurtherpound1800foreachchildinadditiontopound900requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound6300inavailablefunds(pound1800x3=pound5400+pound900)
49IfthesameTier1MigrantandtheirfamilyhadbeenpresentintheUKfortwoyearstheywouldrequireevidencethattheyheldpound2700(pound600x3=pound1800+pound900)inavailablefunds
50IfyouareapplyingasthefamilymemberofaTier1(entrepreneur)migrantyoucannotusethesamefundstomeetthemaintenancerequirementthattheTier1(entrepreneur)usedtomeettheattributesrequirement(appendixAoftheImmigrationRules)
Family members of tier 1 (investor) and tier 1 (exceptional talent) migrants
51DependantsofTier1(Investors)andTier1(exceptionalTalent)donotneedtosatisfythemaintenancerequirement
Family members of tier 1 (graduate entrepreneur) migrants
52IftheTier1(Graduateentrepreneur)isoutsidetheUnitedKingdomorhasbeenpresentintheUnitedKingdomforlessthan12monthsyoumusthavepound1200tosupportyourself
53IftheTier1(Graduateentrepreneur)hasbeenintheUnitedKingdomfor12monthsormoreyoumusthavepound600tosupportyourself
54Thisrequirementcanbemetbyeitherhavingsavingsofpound1200orpound600wheretheTier1(Graduateentrepreneur)hasbeenintheUnitedKingdomfor12monthsormorewhichmusthavebeenheldforatleasta90consecutivedayperiodpriortothedateofapplicationorprovidinganendorsementletterfromUKTradeandInvestment(UKTI)confirmingthatithasawardedfundingthatisatleastsufficienttocovertherequiredmaintenancefundsforthemainapplicantyouandanyotherpBSDependants
Family member of a tier 2 Migrant
55Youmusthavepound600tosupportyourself56Thisrequirementcanbemetby
bullhavingsavingsofpound600whichmusthavebeenheldforatleastthreemonthspriortothedateofapplication or
bulltheTier2A-ratedsponsorprovidingawrittenundertakingthatshoulditbecomenecessaryitwillmaintainandaccommodatethefamilymemberforamonthTheundertakingmaybelimitedprovidedthelimitisatleastpound600perfamilymember
57ForexampletheTier2MigrantismakinganapplicationatthesametimeastheirspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound600fortheirspouseandafurtherpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound900requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2700inavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound900)
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58IfyouapplyatthesametimeasthemainapplicantyouareonlyrequiredtoprovideevidencethatyoumeetthemaintenancerequirementwhentheTier2MigrantisalsorequiredtomeetthemaintenancerequirementIfyouapplyseparatelyfromthemainapplicantyouwillalwaysneedtohavethenecessaryfundstomeetthemaintenancerequirementorhaveawrittenundertakingfrom an A-rated Sponsor
59ForexamplewheretheTier2MigrantissubmittinganapplicationbecausetheyarechangingemploymentwithinTier2neithertheTier2Migrantnoranyfamilymemberisrequiredtosubmitevidencethattheymeetthemaintenancerequirement
Family member of a tier 4 (general) Student
60 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)Studentyourmaintenancerequirementswilldepend on the following circumstancesbullthe length of the course
bullwherethemainapplicantwillbestudyingintheUnitedKingdomand
bullwhetherthemainapplicantalreadyhasanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUK
61 TheTier4(General)Studentwillbeeither
bullOnacoursebasedininnerLondon
bullOnacoursebasedinouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUK
62 Tomeetbasiclivingexpensesnotincludingfeesastudent
bullStudyingininnerLondonforthemajorityofhisherstudymusthavepound1000permonth
bullStudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomforthemajorityofhisherstudymusthavepound800permonth
63WewillusetheaddressgivenasthemainstudysitetoassesswhetherthestudentwillstudyforthemajorityofthetimeininnerLondon(morethan50oftheirstudytime)ThefollowingLondonBoroughsaresubjecttothepound1000permonthmaintenancerequirement
bullCamden
bullCityofLondon
bullHackneyHammersmithandFulham
bullHaringey
bullIslington
bullKensingtonandChelsea
bullLambeth
bullLewisham
bullnewham
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bullSouthwark
bullTowerHamlets
bullWandsworthand
bullWestminster
AllotherLondonBoroughsandanyotherareaintheUnitedKingdomwillbesubjecttothepound800permonthrequirement
64ThestudentrsquoseducationproviderwillbeabletotellthestudentwhichLondonBoroughhesheisbasedin
65IfthestudentwillbestudyingatmorethanonesiteandonesiteisininnerLondonandonesiteisnotwewillbasethemaintenancerequirementsonwherethestudentwillspendthemajorityoftheirtimestudyingthestudentwillneedtogetthisaddressfromtheTier4sponsor
66 IfthecourseinvolvesstudythatissplitequallybetweentwoormoresitesthemainstudysitenamedbythesponsorintheConfirmationofAcceptanceforStudieswillbeusedtoassessthelevelofmaintenancerequired
67 IfwedonothavetheboroughintheaddresswewillenterthepostcodeintohttpwwwaboutmyvotecoukandifitconfirmsthattheaddressisinaLondonBoroughthatislistedabovewewillapplytheinnerLondonmaintenancerequirement
How many months money does a family member of a tier 4 (general) Student need
68 IfyouareafamilymemberofaTier4(General)studentyoumustshowthatyouhaveenoughmoneytocoveryourmonthlylivingcostswhilstthestudentisstudyingintheUnitedKingdom
69 The amount of money you have to show will depend on whether the student already has anestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdomWhereastudenthasanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdomyouwillneedtoshowlessmoneyforlivingcosts
70 ATier4(General)student(includingDoctorateextensionschemepost-graduateDoctorsandSabbaticalOfficers)hasanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUKiftheyhavecurrententryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainasaTier4migrantasastudentorasapost-graduateDoctororDentistwhenapplyingforfurtherleaveandonthedateofapplicationthey
bullhavefinishedasinglecoursethatwasatleastsixmonthslongwithintheapplicantrsquoslastperiodof entry clearance leave to enter or leave to remain or
bullare applying for a continued study on a single course where the applicant has completed at least six months of that course
ATier4(General)studentcanqualifyforthereducedmaintenancelevelswhethertheyareapplyingfrominsidetheUKorfromoverseas
71 YoucanqualifyforthereducedmaintenancelevelswhetheryouareapplyingfrominsidetheUnitedKingdomorfromoverseas
72 IfthestudentdoesnothaveanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdomyoumust show that you have money for your living costs for each month of the studentrsquos course up to a maximum of 9 months
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73AstudentwithanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdommustshowthattheyhave money for their living costs for each month of their course up to a maximum of 2 months
74IfthelengthofastudentrsquoscourseincludesapartofamonthwewillroundthetimeuptothenextmonthForexampleifacourseissevenmonthsandtwoweeksyoumustshowthatyouhave enough money for eight months
the family member of a tier 4 (general) Student where the student does not have an established presence in the uK if the tier 4 (general) Student is studying in inner london
75IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonyoumusthavepound600permonthuptoamaximumof9monthstosupportyourself
76 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonismakinganapplicationatthesametimeashisherspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound600fortheirspouseandafurtherpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound1000requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2800inavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound1000)permonthuptoamaximumof9months
if the tier 4 (general) Student is studying in outer london or anywhere else in the uK77 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomthenyoumusthavepound450permonthuptoamaximumof9months to support yourself
78 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomismakinganapplicationatthesametimeastheirspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound450fortheirspouseandafurtherpound450foreachchildinadditiontopound800requiredforhisherownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2150inavailablefunds(pound450x3=pound1350+pound800)permonthuptoamaximumof9months
the family member of a tier 4 (general) Student where the student has an established presence in the uK if the tier 4 (general) Student is studying in inner london
79 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonyoumusthave2monthsmaintenanceofpound600permonthtosupportyourself
80 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonismakinganapplication at the same time as their spouse and two children They must show that they have pound600fortheirspouseandafurtherpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound1000requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyhold2monthsmaintenanceofpound2800permonthinavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound1000)
if the tier 4 (general) student is studying in outer london or anywhere else in the uK
81 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomyoumusthave2monthsmaintenanceofpound450permonthto support yourself
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82 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomismakinganapplicationatthesametimeastheirspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound450forhisherspouseandafurtherpound450foreachchildinadditiontopound800requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyhold2monthsmaintenanceofpound2150permonthinavailablefunds(pound450x3=pound1350+pound800)
Family member of a tier 4 (child) Student Migrant
83ThedependantrouteisnotavailableforafamilymemberofaTier4(Child)Studentmigrant
Family member of a tier 5 (temporary worker)
84IfyouarethefamilymemberoftheTier5(TemporaryWorker)youmusthavepound600tosupportyourself
85ForexampletheTier5(TemporaryWorker)Migrantismakinganapplicationatthesametimeashisspouseandtwochildrenmustshowthathehaspound600forhisspouseandpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound900requiredforhisownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2700inavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound900)
86 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier5(TemporaryWorker)whoisextendingtheirleaveyouarerequiredtoprovideevidenceofmeetingthemaintenancerequirement
Documents we require
87 Thisevidencemustbeoriginalontheofficialletter-headedpaperorstationeryoftheorganisationandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
88 evidencemustbeintheformofcashfundsOtheraccountsorfinancialinstrumentssuchassharesbondspensionfundsetcregardlessofnoticeperiodarenotacceptable
89 Ifyouwishtorelyonajointaccountasevidenceofavailablefundsyouthemainapplicantor(forchildren)yourotherparentwhoislegallypresentintheUnitedKingdommustbenamedontheaccountalongwithoneormoreothernamedindividual(s)
90 Allevidencemustbedatednomorethan31daysbeforetheapplicationissubmitted91 Wherethefundsareinacurrencyotherthanpoundssterlingtheamountweconsiderwillbebasedontheexchangeratefortherelevantcurrencyonthedateoftheapplicationtakenfromtheratespublishedonwwwoandacom
92 YouwillnotmeettherequirementsoftheImmigrationRulesformaintenancewhereyourabilitytomeetthemaintenancerequirementisbasedonevidenceoffundsthatareheldinafinancialinstitutionwithwhichtheUKBorderAgencyisunabletomakesatisfactoryverificationchecksAlistoffinancialinstitutionswhichdonotsatisfactorilyverifyfinancialstatementsappearsatAppendixpoftheImmigrationRulesandcanalsobefoundonourwebsiteatwwwukbahomeofficegovuksitecontentdocumentsstudyingfinancial-institutions
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eviDence FoR aPPlicationS MaDe aS tHe DePenDant oF a PeRSon witH leave unDeR tieR 1 2 oR 5
93ThedocumentsrequiredbyAppendixeoftheImmigrationRulesarespecifiedbelowi)personalbankorbuildingsocietystatementscoveringthe90dayperiodimmediatelybeforetheapplicationThepersonalbankorbuildingsocietystatementsshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the statement
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 90 day period
bullthattherearesufficientfundspresentintheaccount(thebalancemustnotfallbelowpound600orpound1800asaboveatanytimeduringthe90dayperiod)
Onlythemostrecentstatementmustbedatedwithin31daysofthedateofapplication
Adhocbankstatementsprintedonthebankrsquosletterheadareadmissibleasevidence(thisexcludesmini-statementsfromcashpoints)
IfyouwishtosubmitelectronicbankstatementsfromanonlineaccountthesemustcontainallofthedetailslistedaboveInadditionyouwillneedtoprovideasupportingletterfromyourbankoncompanyheadedpaperconfirmingtheauthenticityofthestatementsprovidedAlternativelyanelectronicbankstatementbearingtheofficialstampofthebankinquestionwillbeacceptedThisstampshouldappearoneverypageofthestatementStatementsthatsimplyshowthebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayarenotsufficient
ii)BuildingsocietypassbookThebuildingsocietypassbookshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 90 day period
bullthattherearesufficientfundspresentintheaccount(thebalancemustnotfallbelowpound600orpound1800asaboveatanytimeduringthe90daysperiod)
iii)Letterfrombankconfirmingfundsandthattheyhavebeeninthebankforatleast90daysTheletterfromabankorbuildingsocietyshouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
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bullthe funds held in the account and
bullthatthefundshavebeeninthebankforatleast90daysandthebalancehasnotfallenbelowpound600orpound1800asintheexamplesaboveatanytimeduringthe90dayperiod
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe90dayperiodarenotsufficient
iv)LetterfromafinancialinstitutionregulatedbyeithertheFinancialConductAuthoritytheprudentialRegulatoryAuthorityorinthecaseofoverseasaccountsthehomeregulator(officialregulatorybodyforthecountryinwhichtheinstitutionoperatesandthefundsarelocated)forthepurposeofpersonalsavingsaccountsconfirmingfundsThislettershouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bullthe funds held in the account and
bullthatthefundshavebeeninthebankforatleast90daysandthebalancehasnotfallenbelowpound600orpound1800asintheexamplesaboveatanytimeduringthe90dayperiod
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe90dayperiodarenotsufficient
evidence of certifying maintenance for family members of tier 2 Migrants
94IfyouaremakingyourapplicationatthesametimeastheTier2MigrantthenA-ratedsponsorsareabletocertifyyourmaintenanceontheTier2MigrantrsquosCertificateofSponsorshiporbyprovidingaletterYourmaintenancecannotbecertifiedifyourmainapplicanthasindefiniteleave to remain
95IfyouaremakingyourapplicationatthesametimeastheTier2MigrantandtheA-ratedsponsoriscertifyingmaintenanceontheCertificateofSponsorshipthenyoudonotneedtosendusanydocumentsformaintenanceWewilltakethisinformationfromtheCertificateofSponsorship
96 IftheA-ratedsponsoriscertifyingmaintenanceonaletterthentheletterwhichcanbepostedorfaxedtoyoumustbeonofficialletter-headedpaperorstationeryoftheorganisationbesignedbyaseniorofficialandmustshow
bullyour name
bullthe sponsorrsquos name and logo
bullconfirmationthatthesponsorhascertifiedthemaintenanceand
bulldetailsoflimitingtheundertakingifappropriate
evidence required for applications made as a tier 4 dependant
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97 IfyouqualifyforourdifferentiationarrangementsbecauseyouareconsideredtobeldquolowriskrdquoyouarenotrequiredtoincludetheevidentialdocumentsfromthissectionwithyourapplicationYoumusthoweverconfirmonyourapplicationformthatyoumeettherequirementssetoutinthissectionandthatyouholddocumentaryevidenceinthemannerrequiredWewillsometimesaskaldquolowriskrdquostudenttosendusthesedocumentsandwereservetherighttorequestanyorallthe evidential documents from this section from you
98 ThemoneyyoushowusmustbeforyouruseforlivingintheUKThefullamountofthismoney-whichshouldbeheldinthemannerspecifiedintheImmigrationRules-mustcontinuetobeavailabletoyouafteryourapplicationismadeexceptforanymoneythathasbeenpaidforliving costs
99 IfyouapplyseparatelyfromtheTier4(General)studentwewillrequireyouandanyotherfamilymemberswhoareoverseastoshowthatyouhaveheldthemoneyfor28days
100 ThedocumentsrequiredbyAppendixeoftheImmigrationRulesarespecifiedbelow
i)personalbankorbuildingsocietystatementscoveringthe28dayperiodimmediatelybeforetheapplicationThepersonalbankorbuildingsocietystatementsshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the statement
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 28 day period
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
Onlythemostrecentstatementmustbedatedwithin31daysofthedateofapplication
Adhocbankstatementsprintedonthebankrsquosletterheadareadmissibleasevidence(thisexcludesmini-statementsfromcashpoints)
IfyouwishtosubmitelectronicbankstatementsfromanonlineaccountthesemustcontainallofthedetailslistedaboveInadditionyouwillneedtoprovideasupportingletterfromyourbankoncompanyheadedpaperconfirmingtheauthenticityofthestatementsprovidedAlternativelyanelectronicbankstatementbearingtheofficialstampofthebankinquestionwillbeacceptedThisstampshouldappearoneverypageofthestatementStatementsthatsimplyshowthebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayarenotsufficient
ii)BuildingsocietypassbookThebuildingsocietypassbookshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 28 day period
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
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iii)Letterfrombankconfirmingfundsandthattheyhavebeeninthebankforatleast28daysTheletterfromabankorbuildingsocietyshouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthe funds held in the account and
bullthatthefundshavebeeninthebankforatleast28daysandtheamountofmoneyavailable
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe28dayperiodarenotsufficient
iv)LetterfromafinancialinstitutionregulatedbyeithertheFinancialConductAuthoritytheprudentialRegulatoryAuthorityorinthecaseofoverseasaccountsthehomeregulator(officialregulatorybodyforthecountryinwhichtheinstitutionoperatesandthefundsarelocated)forthepurposeofpersonalsavingsaccountsconfirmingfundsThislettershouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bullthe funds held in the account and
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe28dayperiodarenotsufficient
Official financial sponsorship or government sponsor
101 IftheTier4(General)Studenthasofficialfinancialsponsorship(ieisbeinggivenmoneytocovertheircoursefeesandlivingcosts)thissponsorshipmayalsobeintendedtocovercostsofyouandanyotherfamilymember(s)
102 WherethisisthecaseyoumustprovidealetterofconfirmationfromtheTier4(General)Studentrsquosofficialfinancialsponsor
103ThismaybeHerMajestyrsquosGovernmenttheirhomegovernmenttheBritishCounciloranyinternational organisation international company or university
104Thelettermustbeonofficialletter-headedpaperorstationeryoftheorganisationoftheofficialfinancialsponsorandhavetheofficialstampofthatorganisationonitItmustshow
bullboththeTier4(General)studentrsquosnameandyourname
bullthenameandcontactdetailsoftheofficialfinancialsponsor
bullthe date of the letter
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bullthe length of the sponsorship and
bullthe amount of money they are providing or a statement that they will cover the your full maintenance
105Iftheofficialfinancialsponsorshiponlycoverspartofyourlivingcostsdocumentationmustbeprovided to show the remaining maintenance as detailed earlier in this guidance
106 IfyouareapplyingatthesametimeastheTier4(General)StudentthefundsthatyouprovideevidenceofmustbeinadditiontothefundsfortheTier4(General)studentThesamemoneycannotbecountedtwiceForexampleiftheTier4(General)studentprovidesaletterconfirmingthathesheisinreceiptofofficialfinancialsponsorshipandyouprovidebankstatementstocoveryourownlivingcoststhemoneyheldinthebankaccountmustbeinadditiontothemoneythathasbeenprovidedbytheofficialfinancialsponsortocovertheTier4(General)Student
children of PBS Migrants
107 InordertoapplyforleavetoremainasthechildofapBSmigrantyoumustbeundertheageof18onthedateofapplicationIfyouareaged18oroveryoumusthaveorhavelastbeengrantedleaveasthefamilymemberofapBSmigrantorsomeoneapplyingatthesametimeforleave as a PBS migrant
108 YouwillnotbeconsideredtobeachildfamilymemberofapBSmigrantwhereitisconsideredthat you
bullare married or in a civil partnership
bullhave formed an independent family unit or
bullare living an independent life
109 Childrenaged18oroverwhohavenotpreviouslybeengrantedleaveasthefamilymemberofthepBSmigrantcannotbegrantedbeleaveasthefamilymemberofapBSmigrant
not have formed an independent family unit
110 examplesofwhenwemightconsiderthatthereisanindependentfamilyunitincludewhenyou
bullare living with your partner or
bullhave children of your own
not be living an independent life
111 examplesofwhenwemightconsideryoutobelivinganindependentlifeincludebullwhereyouarelivingawayfromthefamilyhome(exceptwhereyouareatboardingschool)
bullwhere you are in full time employment
bullwhereyouappeartobefinanciallyindependent(thatiswhereyourincomeexceedstheirexpenditure)
Documents required
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112 Ifyouareovertheageof16youshouldsubmitthefollowingdocumentationinsupportofyourapplicationTwoitemsfromthelistbelowconfirmingyourresidentialaddressbullbankstatementsandor
bullcreditcardbillsandor
bulldrivinglicenceandor
bullnHSRegistrationdocumentandor
bullletterfromyourcurrentschoolcollegeoruniversityconfirmingyouraddressThismustbeonofficialheadedpaperandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
113Thedocumentssubmittedshouldbefromtwoseparatesourcesanddatednomorethanamonth prior to the date of application
114Ifyoupayrentorboardtowardsyourkeepyoushouldalsoprovidedetailsofhowmuchthisamounts to each calendar month
115WhereyouareresidingseparatelyfromthoseonwhichyouareclaimingtobeafamilymemberthefollowinginformationordocumentationshouldbesubmittedbullreasonsforresidingawayfromthefamilyhomeWherethisisduetoacademicendeavoursyoushouldsubmitconfirmationfromyouruniversitycollegeconfirmingyourenrolmentandattendanceofthespecificcourseThisshouldbeonofficialheadedpaperandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
bullyoushouldalsoincludeevidencethatyouhavebeensupportedfinanciallybyyourparentswhilstresidingawayfromthefamilyhomeThefollowingdocumentationshouldbeincludedwiththe application
bankstatementsforyoucoveringthethreemonthspriortotheapplicationclearlyshowingthe origin of the deposits and
bankstatementsforyourparentcoveringthethreemonthspriortotheapplicationalsoshowingcorroboratingpaymentsoutoftheiraccount
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annex a - aPPlicantS wHo Have Been on a nHS FounDation PRogRaMMe oR wHo Have Been woRKing aS a DoctoR oR DentiSt in tRaining DuRing tHeiR MoSt Recent PeRioD oF leave
1IfyouwerelastgrantedleavewhichwasnotsubjecttoaconditionrestrictingyouremploymentandyouhavebeenonanHSfoundationprogrammeorworkingasalsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquoduringyourmostrecentperiodofleaveyoucanapplytobeexemptedfromtheconditionprohibitingthistypeofemployment
2Inordertoqualifyforthisexemptionyoushouldprovidethefollowingevidence
a)ToprovethatyouareontheFoundationprogrammealetterfromyourpostgraduateDeanthatsatisfiestherequirementsoftheImmigrationDirectorateInstruction(IDI)onpostgraduateDoctorsandDentists(seeinparticularpage17ofthatIDI)confirming
bullThat you have a place on a Foundation Programme and
bullTheFoundationprogrammeisrecognisedbythemedicalcommunityand
bullThe place on the Foundation Programme is full time
or
b)ToprovethatyouhavebeenworkingasaDoctororDentistinTrainingyoumustprovidealetterfromthenHSTrustemployingyouconfirmingthatyouhavebeenworkinginapostprogrammethathasbeenapprovedbythepostgraduateMedicaleducationandTrainingBoardasatrainingprogrammeorpostWhereyoudonotincludealloftherequestedinformationanygrantofleavewillbesubjecttothelsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquorestriction
or
c)evidenceofaprimarydegreeinmedicineordentistryfromaUKinstitutionthatisaUKrecognisedorlistedbodyorwhichholdsasponsorlicenceunderTier4ofthepointsBasedSystem
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annex a - applicants who have been on a nHS Foundation Programme or who have been working as a Doctor or Dentist in training during their most recent period of leave 20
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introduction
1 ThisdocumentprovidespolicyguidanceforfamilymembersofapBSmigrantItreflectspolicyatthedateofpublicationandwemaychangeitItshouldbereadtogetherwithparagraphs319Ato319KoftheImmigrationRulesForthepurposeoftheseguidancenotesthetermslsquowersquolsquousrsquoandlsquoourrsquorefertotheHomeOfficeWhenwerefertorsquoyoulsquoorrsquoyourlsquothismeansthepBSdependant
2 YoucanapplyasapBSDependantifyoumeetthecriteriasetoutinthisguidanceandtheImmigrationRulesandyouarebullthefamilymemberofapersonwithorapplyingforleaveunderTier124or5ofthepointsBased System or
bullthespouseorpartnerofapersonwithindefiniteleavetoremainorBritishCitizenshipwholastheldleaveinTier12or5ofthepointsBasedSystemandyoudonotyetqualifyforindefiniteleave to remain or
bullthechildofapersonwithindefiniteleavetoremainorBritishCitizenshipwholastheldleaveinTier12or5ofthepointsBasedSystemand
yourotherparentdoesnotyetqualifyforindefiniteleavetoremainand
youlastheldleaveaspBSDependantgrantedonorafter9July2012
3WherewerefertothedependantofaTier12or5migrantallofthesereferenceswillalsoinclude those applicants who are applying for further leave to remain in the PBS dependant categorywhentheirsponsor(theTier12or5migrant)hasgoneontoacquireindefiniteleavetoremainIfyouareapplyingasthedependantofapersonwhohasindefiniteleavetoremainorBritishCitizenshipyoushouldreadthisguidanceasiftheywerestillintheirlastpBSimmigrationcategoryForexampleifthepersonwithindefiniteleavetoremainlastheldpBSleaveinTier1you should read the guidance as if you are applying as the dependant of a Tier 1 migrant
4AfamilymemberofaTier2andTier5pBSmigrantapplyingintheUnitedKingdomcanmaketheirpBS(Dependants)applicationonlineorusingtheequivalentpaperapplicationformFamilymembersofaTier1pBSmigrantapplyingintheUnitedKingdommustmaketheirpBS(Dependants)applicationusingthepaperapplicationform
5ThisapplicationformandmoregeneralinformationareonourwebsiteatwwwgovukDocuments we require
6 You must ensure that you provide all of the necessary supporting documents at the time yousendsusyourapplicationWewillonlyacceptthesupportingdocumentsspecifiedintheImmigrationRules
7 IfyouhavesubmittedbullAsequenceofdocumentsandsomeofthedocumentsinthesequencehavebeenomitted(forexampleifonebankstatementfromaseriesismissing)
bullA document in the wrong format
bullA document that is a copy and not an original document
wemaycontactyouoryourrepresentativeinwritingandrequestthecorrectdocumentsWemustreceivetherequesteddocumentsattheaddressspecifiedintherequestwithin7workingdaysofthedateoftherequestWewillnotaskforfurtherinformationwherewedonotanticipatethatacorrection of minor errors or omissions will lead to an approval
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Ifyouhavesubmittedaspecifieddocumentthatis
bullin the wrong format or
bulla copy and not an original document
wemayapproveyourapplicationexceptionallyifwearesatisfiedthatthespecifieddocumentsaregenuineandthatyoumeetalltheotherrequirementsWereservetherighttorequesttheoriginaldocumentsinthecorrectformatandtorefuseapplicationsifthespecifieddocumentsarenotprovided8 Anydocumentaryevidencethatyouprovidemustbetheoriginal(notacopy)unlesswesay
otherwise9 WhereadocumentisnotinenglishorWelshtheoriginalmustbeaccompaniedbyafullycertifiedtranslationbyaprofessionaltranslatorThistranslationmustincludedetailsofthetranslatorrsquoscredentialsandconfirmationthatitisanaccuratetranslationoftheoriginaldocumentItmustalsobedatedandincludetheoriginalsignatureofthetranslator
10 WeonlyneedevidencethatisdirectlyrelevanttotheapplicationassetoutintheImmigrationRulesandthisguidanceWewillnotconsiderunrelatedevidence
11 IfyouarethedependantofaTier4StudentswhoqualifiesforourdifferentiationarrangementsbecauseyouareconsideredtobeldquolowriskrdquoyouwillberequiredtoprovidefewerevidentialdocumentswhensubmittingyourapplicationWhereyouareexemptedfromhavingtoprovideadocument-oragroupofdocuments-underourdifferentiationarrangementsthiswillbespecificallystatedinthisguidanceTheUKBorderAgencyreservestherighttorequestthesedocuments from you in all cases
12 YouqualifyforourdifferentiationarrangementsifbullTheTier4studentissponsoredbyaHighlyTrustedSponsorand
bullYouareapplyingforleaveatthesametimeastheTier4studentand
bullYou are applying for entry clearance in your country of nationality or for leave to remain in the UKand
bullYouholdthesamenationalityastheTier4studentandbothofyouarenationalsofoneofthecountrieslistedatAppendixHoftheImmigrationRulesYoucancheckthisatwwwgovukgovernmentcollectionsimmigration-rules
Verification and other checks
13WeaimtoconsiderapplicationsquicklyHoweverwemustalsobeconfidentthatapplicationsmeettherequirementsoftheImmigrationRulesandthattheinformationyouprovideisatruereflectionofyourbackground
14Wewillaskforavarietyofverifiabledocumentstoenableustoconsideryourapplication15WemaywanttocheckthesupportingdocumentsyousendwithyourapplicationThereforeyoumustensurethatalltheevidencecomesfromasourcethatcanbeclearlyidentifiedandthatitcanbeindependentlyconfirmedasbeinggenuine
16 Therearetwosituationsinwhichwewillundertakeacheckbull Verification checksndashwherewehavereasonabledoubtsthatthedocumentsaregenuineor
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bull other checksndashwherewecarryoutfurtherchecksforexamplewherewehavedoubtsaboutanapplicationorthedocumentssentwiththeapplicationbutthedoubtsarenotseriousenoughforustomakeaverificationcheck
Verification checks17 Wherewehavereasonabledoubtsthataspecifieddocumentisgenuinewemaywanttoverify
the document with an independent person or government agency18 ThepurposeofthesechecksistoensurethatthedocumentprovidedisgenuineandaccuratelyreflectsstatementsmadeinyourapplicationIfthedocumentisbeingusedasevidencetosupportyourapplicationwealsowanttoensurethatitmeetstherequirementsoftheRules
19 Verificationmaydelayourdecisiononyourapplicationsowewillonlydoitwhenthereareclear reasons for it
Reasonable doubt20 TherearemanyreasonswhywemaydoubtthataspecifieddocumentisgenuineandwhatweconsidertobeareasonabledoubtwilldependonanindividualapplicationHoweverourjudgmentswillbebasedonthefactswehave
Outcome of verification check21 Therearethreepossibleoutcomesofaverificationcheck
bull Document confirmed as genuineIfwecanconcludethatthedocumentisgenuinewewillconsider your application as normal
bull Document confirmed as falseIfwecanconcludethatthedocumentisfalsewewillrefusetheapplicationwhetherornotthedocumentisessentialtotheapplicationIfadocumentisconfirmedasfalsewewillnormallyrefusetheapplicationformorethanonereasonForexampleifyousendusabankstatementtoshowthatyouhaveenoughfundsavailableandwehaveevidencethatthestatementisfalsewewillrefuseyourapplicationbecauseyoudonotmeetthefundsrequirementandbecauseyouhavesentafalsedocument
bull Verification check inconclusiveIfwecannotverifythatthedocumentiseithergenuineorfalsethenwewillignoreitasevidenceIfyouhavesentotherspecifieddocumentsasevidencethatyoumeettherequirementsoftheRuleswewillconsidertheseasnormalIfyouhavenotsentanyotherdocumentsyouwillnotmeettherequirementsoftheRules
Refusing applications without making verification checks22 WemayrefuseanapplicationwithoutmakingverificationchecksintwocircumstancesbullWhereweareconcernedaboutapieceofevidencebutwouldinanyeventrefusetheapplicationforotherreasonsthosereasonswillformthebasisoftherefusalWewillnotmakeverificationchecksinthesecircumstancesHoweverwewillalwaysverifypassportsifwedoubtthey are genuine
bullWherethereisevidencethatprovesaparticulardocumentisfalseIfwecanconfirmthatadocument is false we will normally refuse the application for more than one reason For example ifyousendusabankstatementtoshowthatyouhaveenoughfundsavailableandwehaveevidencethatthestatementisfalsewewillrefusetheapplicationbecauseyoudonotmeetthefundsrequirementandbecauseyouhavesentafalsedocument
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other checks23Wewillmakeothercheckswhereforexamplewehavedoubtsaboutanapplicationorthedocumentssentwiththeapplicationbutthesearenotseriousenoughforustomakeaverificationcheck
24Thesechecksmaydelayourdecisiononanapplicationsowewillonlymakethemwhenwehave clear reasons to do so
extra checks25SometimeswewillhavesuspicionsaboutadocumentbuttheywillnotbeenoughtomakeusdoubtthatitisgenuineForexamplethismaybebecausepreviousverificationcheckshavefound that some supporting evidence is invalid and some is genuine or where evidence provided contradictsinformationwealreadyhaveInthesecaseswemaycarryoutmorechecks
outcome of other checks26 Therearefourpossibleoutcomesofthesechecks
bull Document confirmed as genuineIfwecanconcludethatthedocumentisgenuinewewillconsider the application as normal
bull Document confirmed as falseIfwecanconcludethatthedocumentisfalsewewillrefusetheapplicationwhetherornotthedocumentisessentialtotheapplicationIfadocumentisconfirmedasfalsewewillnormallyrefusetheapplicationformorethanonereasonForexampleifyousendusabankstatementtoshowthatyouhaveenoughfundsavailableandwehaveevidencethatthestatementisfalsewewillrefuseyourapplicationbecauseyoudonotmeetthefundsrequirementandbecauseyouhavesentafalsedocument
bull check inconclusiveIfwecannotverifythatthedocumentiseithergenuineorfalsethenwewill consider the application as if the document is genuine
bull Check gives us cause to have reasonable doubt about the genuineness of a specified document Ifwecannotverifythatthedocumentiseithergenuineorfalsebutasaresultofthecheckswefindotherreasonstodoubtthegenuinenessofaparticularspecifieddocumentwemaydecidetomakeaverificationcheck
Procedure for verification and other checks27 Theproceduresforbothverificationchecksandothercheckswillusuallybesimilarandwillvaryfromcasetocasebuttheymayinvolvebullcheckingthedetailsorgenuinenessofdocumentswithemployerstherelevantembassyorhighcommissionothergovernmentdepartments(intheUnitedKingdomandoverseas)and
bullcheckingtheaccuracyandauthenticityofdocumentswithbanksuniversitiesandprofessionalbodies
Date of application28 Thedateofyourapplicationwillbetakentobethefollowing
For applications made in the united Kingdombullwheretheapplicationformissentbypostthedateofpostingor
bullwheretheapplicationformissentbycourierthedateonwhichitisdeliveredtotheUKBorderAgencyoftheHomeOffice
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bullwheretheapplicationformissubmittedonlinethedatewhenyousubmityourapplicationformand pay your application fee online
For applications made outside the united Kingdombullthe date that the fee associated with the application is paid This means the date shown on your payment receipt which depends on how you paid for your visa application for example at a BritishDiplomaticpostvisaapplicationcentreoronline
oveRview oF tHe teRMS anD conDitionS FoR aPPlicationS By PBS MigRantS
29 YoushouldreadtheImmigrationRulesthatapplyatthetimethatyoumakeyourapplication
Periods of grant
30WewillgrantleaveinlinewiththeexpirydateofthepBSmigrantrsquos(ormainapplicantrsquos)leaveexceptwherethepBSmigranthasbeengrantedindefiniteleavetoremainInthesecaseswewillgrantyouaperiodofthreeyearsleaveAnapplicationforfurtherleavemaythenbemadeifrequiredtotakeyouuptotheapplicablequalifyingperiodforindefiniteleavetoremain
applying as the Family Member of a tier 1 2 or 5 migrant in the uK
31IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier12or5migrantyoucannotapplyintheUKifyou
bullwerelastgrantedleavetoenterorremainasavisitorunlesstherelevantpoints-basedsystemmigrantwhoyouareapplyingtobedependantofhasorisbeinggrantedleavetoremainasaTier5(TemporaryWork)migrantinthecreativeandsportingsubcategoryor
bullare on temporary admission or temporary release
applying as the Family Member of a tier 4 (general) Migrant in the uK
32IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)applicantwhetherornotyoucanapplyforthepBSDependantcategoryintheUKdependsonthetypeofpermissiontostaythatyouhaveandtypeofcoursetheTier4(General)studentisstudyingorwillbestudying
33YoucanbethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)applicantwheretheyareapplyingfororhavebeengrantedentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainintheUnitedKingdomasaTier4(General)Studentif
(i) theTier4(General)applicantisagovernmentsponsoredstudentwhoisapplyingfor orwhohasbeengrantedentryclearanceorleavetoremaintoundertakeacourseof study longer than six months or
(ii) theTier4(General)applicantis
a) applyingfororhasbeengrantedentryclearanceorleavetoremaininorderto undertakeacourseofstudyatpost-graduatelevelfor12monthsorlonger and
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b) issponsoredbyasponsorwhoisaRecognisedBodyorabodyinreceiptof funding as a higher education institution from either
I theDepartmentforemploymentandLearninginnorthernIreland II theHighereducationFundingCouncilforengland III theHighereducationFundingCouncilforWalesor IV theScottishFundingCouncil or
(iii) theTier4(General)applicantisapplyingfororhasbeengrantedleavetoremainas aTier4(General)Studentonthedoctorateextensionschemeor
(iv) thefollowingconditionsaremet
a) theTier4(General)applicantisapplyingforentryclearanceleavetoenteror leavetoremaintoundertakeacourseofstudythatislongerthansixmonths and either
(1) hasentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainasaTier4 (General)Studentorasastudenttoundertakeacourseofstudylonger than six months or
(2) lasthadentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainwithinthe threemonthsprecedingtheapplicationasaTier4(General)Studentor asastudenttoundertakeacourseofstudylongerthansixmonthsand
b) You(thefamilymember)musteither-
(1) haveentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainasafamily memberofaTier4(General)Studentorastudentwithentryclearance leavetoenterorleavetoremaintoundertakeacourseofstudylonger than six months or
(2) havelasthadentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainwithin thethreemonthsprecedingtheapplicationasthefamilymemberofa Tier4(General)Studentorasastudenttoundertakeacourseofstudy longer than six months and
c) theTier4(General)applicantMigrantandyou(thefamilymember)mustbe applying at the same time
34ToapplyintheUKyoumustnothavelastbeengranted
bullleave to enter or remain as a visitor or
bulltemporary admission or temporary release
35Tier4(General)studentswhowillbestudyingintheUKforsixmonthsorlesscannotbringtheirpartnersandorchildren(alsoknownasdependants)totheUnitedKingdomwiththem
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additional evidential requirement for dependants of PBS migrants whose last grant of leave was not in this capacity
36IfyouareapplyingasafamilymemberofapBSmigrantandyourlastgrantofleavewasnotastheirdependantoryouareachildbornintheUKyouwillneedtodemonstrateyourrelationship WhereyouaremarriedorinacivilpartnershiptoapBSmigrantyoumustprovideyourmarriageorcivilpartnershipcertificatetosupportyourapplicationWhereyouareapplyingasthepartnerofapBSmigrantbutarenotmarriedorinacivilpartnershipwiththemyouwillneedtoprovidedocumentstoshowthatyouhavebeenlivinginarelationshipakintomarriagecivilpartnershipforaperiodofatleasttwoyears-documentsshouldthereforecoverthewholeofthisperiodDocumentswillonlybeacceptedwheretheyarefromofficialsourcessuchasutilitybillsornHSregistrationSuggested Documents
Partners (including spouses and civil partners)marriageorcivilpartnershipcertificatesbankstatementsCounciltaxbillsmedical registrationutilitybills
childrenFullbirthcertificateshowingbothparentsnamesIfyouareachilddependantovertheageof16youwillalsoneedtoincludethedocumentslistedin paragraph 112
conditions of Stay
37You will have the following conditions attached to any leave
bullnorecoursetopublicfunds
bullRegistrationwiththepoliceifthisisrequiredbyparagraph326oftheImmigrationRules
bullnoemploymentasaprofessionalsportsperson(includingasasportscoach)
bullnoemploymentasaDoctororDentistinTrainingunlessyou
haveobtainedaprimarydegreeinmedicineordentistryfromaUKinstitutionthatisaUKrecognisedorlistedbodyorwhichholdsasponsorlicenceunderTier4ofthepointsBasedSystem or
areapplyingforleavetoremainandhaveorhavelastbeengrantedentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainthatwasnotsubjecttoaconditionrestrictingyouremploymentwhetherthatisemploymentasaDoctororDentistinTrainingorotherwiseandhavebeenemployedduringthatleaveasaDoctororDentistinTraining
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38IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)Studentifthemainapplicantrsquosgrantofleaveisforlessthan12monthsyouwillnotbeallowedtoworkwhilstintheUKunlessthemainapplicant is a Government Sponsored Student
39IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)studentyouwillnotbeallowedtoworkwhilstintheUKifthemainapplicantrsquosgrantofleaveisforacourseofstudybelowdegreelevelunlesstheTier4migrantisagovernmentsponsoredstudent
40Inordertobegrantedentryclearanceasaspousecivilpartnerunmarriedorsamesexpartneryouandthemainapplicantmustbeaged18oroveronthedateyouareduetoarriveintheUnitedKingdom
care arrangements for children
41AllarrangementsforchildrenrsquoscareandaccommodationintheUnitedKingdommustcomplywithrelevantUnitedKingdomlegislationandregulationsMoreinformationcanbefoundontheDepartmentofHealthwebsite
bullAccommodationofstudentsundereighteenbyfurthereducationcollegesnationalminimumstandards and inspection regulations wwwdhgovukenpublicationsandstatisticspublicationspublicationspolicyAndGuidanceDH_4005629
bullBoarding schools national minimum standards inspection regulations wwwdhgovukenpublicationsandstatisticspublicationspublicationspolicyAndGuidanceDH_4006331
bullResidentialspecialschoolsnationalminimumstandardsinspectionregulationswwwdhgovukenpublicationsandstatisticspublicationspublicationsLegislationDH_4006472
Doctor or Dentist in training condition
42IfyouhavebeenworkingasalsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquoduringyourmostrecentperiodofleaveyoushouldsubmitthedocumentsspecifiedinAnnexAofthisguidanceIfyoudonotincludealloftherequestedinformationanygrantofleavewillbesubjecttothelsquoDoctororDentistin Trainingrsquo restriction
Maintenance RequiReMent
43pleaserefertoparagraphs319C319HandappendixeoftheImmigrationRules44OneoftherequirementsforfamilymembersofpointsBasedSystemMigrantsisthatyoumustbeabletosupportyourselffortheentiredurationofyourstayintheUKwithoutneedinghelpfrompublicfunds(forexamplebenefitsprovidedbythestate)Ifyoucannotyoucouldfacefinancialhardshipbecauseyouwillnothaveaccesstomoststatebenefits
45pleasenotethatfrom1July2014theamountofmaintenancerequiredbyfamilymembersofallpBSmigrantswillbeincreasedMoredetailsincludingthenewamountofmaintenancethatwillberequiredcanbefoundonourwebsitewwwgovukgovernmentcollectionsimmigration-rules-statement-of-changes
Family members of tier 1 (general) tier 1 (entrepreneur) and tier 1 (Post Study work) migrants
46IftheTier1MigrantisoutsidetheUnitedKingdomorhasbeenpresentintheUnitedKingdomforlessthan12monthsyoumustshowthatyoutheTier1Migrantor(forchildren)yourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdomhaveatleastpound1800tosupportyouthisis in addition to any funds the Tier 1 Migrant needs to prove they have enough money to support
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themselves47IftheTier1MigranthasbeenintheUnitedKingdomfor12monthsormoreyoumusthavepound600tosupportyourself
48ForexampletheTier1MigranthasbeenintheUKfor6monthsandismakinganapplicationatthesametimeastheirspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound1800fortheirspouseandafurtherpound1800foreachchildinadditiontopound900requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound6300inavailablefunds(pound1800x3=pound5400+pound900)
49IfthesameTier1MigrantandtheirfamilyhadbeenpresentintheUKfortwoyearstheywouldrequireevidencethattheyheldpound2700(pound600x3=pound1800+pound900)inavailablefunds
50IfyouareapplyingasthefamilymemberofaTier1(entrepreneur)migrantyoucannotusethesamefundstomeetthemaintenancerequirementthattheTier1(entrepreneur)usedtomeettheattributesrequirement(appendixAoftheImmigrationRules)
Family members of tier 1 (investor) and tier 1 (exceptional talent) migrants
51DependantsofTier1(Investors)andTier1(exceptionalTalent)donotneedtosatisfythemaintenancerequirement
Family members of tier 1 (graduate entrepreneur) migrants
52IftheTier1(Graduateentrepreneur)isoutsidetheUnitedKingdomorhasbeenpresentintheUnitedKingdomforlessthan12monthsyoumusthavepound1200tosupportyourself
53IftheTier1(Graduateentrepreneur)hasbeenintheUnitedKingdomfor12monthsormoreyoumusthavepound600tosupportyourself
54Thisrequirementcanbemetbyeitherhavingsavingsofpound1200orpound600wheretheTier1(Graduateentrepreneur)hasbeenintheUnitedKingdomfor12monthsormorewhichmusthavebeenheldforatleasta90consecutivedayperiodpriortothedateofapplicationorprovidinganendorsementletterfromUKTradeandInvestment(UKTI)confirmingthatithasawardedfundingthatisatleastsufficienttocovertherequiredmaintenancefundsforthemainapplicantyouandanyotherpBSDependants
Family member of a tier 2 Migrant
55Youmusthavepound600tosupportyourself56Thisrequirementcanbemetby
bullhavingsavingsofpound600whichmusthavebeenheldforatleastthreemonthspriortothedateofapplication or
bulltheTier2A-ratedsponsorprovidingawrittenundertakingthatshoulditbecomenecessaryitwillmaintainandaccommodatethefamilymemberforamonthTheundertakingmaybelimitedprovidedthelimitisatleastpound600perfamilymember
57ForexampletheTier2MigrantismakinganapplicationatthesametimeastheirspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound600fortheirspouseandafurtherpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound900requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2700inavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound900)
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58IfyouapplyatthesametimeasthemainapplicantyouareonlyrequiredtoprovideevidencethatyoumeetthemaintenancerequirementwhentheTier2MigrantisalsorequiredtomeetthemaintenancerequirementIfyouapplyseparatelyfromthemainapplicantyouwillalwaysneedtohavethenecessaryfundstomeetthemaintenancerequirementorhaveawrittenundertakingfrom an A-rated Sponsor
59ForexamplewheretheTier2MigrantissubmittinganapplicationbecausetheyarechangingemploymentwithinTier2neithertheTier2Migrantnoranyfamilymemberisrequiredtosubmitevidencethattheymeetthemaintenancerequirement
Family member of a tier 4 (general) Student
60 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)Studentyourmaintenancerequirementswilldepend on the following circumstancesbullthe length of the course
bullwherethemainapplicantwillbestudyingintheUnitedKingdomand
bullwhetherthemainapplicantalreadyhasanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUK
61 TheTier4(General)Studentwillbeeither
bullOnacoursebasedininnerLondon
bullOnacoursebasedinouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUK
62 Tomeetbasiclivingexpensesnotincludingfeesastudent
bullStudyingininnerLondonforthemajorityofhisherstudymusthavepound1000permonth
bullStudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomforthemajorityofhisherstudymusthavepound800permonth
63WewillusetheaddressgivenasthemainstudysitetoassesswhetherthestudentwillstudyforthemajorityofthetimeininnerLondon(morethan50oftheirstudytime)ThefollowingLondonBoroughsaresubjecttothepound1000permonthmaintenancerequirement
bullCamden
bullCityofLondon
bullHackneyHammersmithandFulham
bullHaringey
bullIslington
bullKensingtonandChelsea
bullLambeth
bullLewisham
bullnewham
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bullSouthwark
bullTowerHamlets
bullWandsworthand
bullWestminster
AllotherLondonBoroughsandanyotherareaintheUnitedKingdomwillbesubjecttothepound800permonthrequirement
64ThestudentrsquoseducationproviderwillbeabletotellthestudentwhichLondonBoroughhesheisbasedin
65IfthestudentwillbestudyingatmorethanonesiteandonesiteisininnerLondonandonesiteisnotwewillbasethemaintenancerequirementsonwherethestudentwillspendthemajorityoftheirtimestudyingthestudentwillneedtogetthisaddressfromtheTier4sponsor
66 IfthecourseinvolvesstudythatissplitequallybetweentwoormoresitesthemainstudysitenamedbythesponsorintheConfirmationofAcceptanceforStudieswillbeusedtoassessthelevelofmaintenancerequired
67 IfwedonothavetheboroughintheaddresswewillenterthepostcodeintohttpwwwaboutmyvotecoukandifitconfirmsthattheaddressisinaLondonBoroughthatislistedabovewewillapplytheinnerLondonmaintenancerequirement
How many months money does a family member of a tier 4 (general) Student need
68 IfyouareafamilymemberofaTier4(General)studentyoumustshowthatyouhaveenoughmoneytocoveryourmonthlylivingcostswhilstthestudentisstudyingintheUnitedKingdom
69 The amount of money you have to show will depend on whether the student already has anestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdomWhereastudenthasanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdomyouwillneedtoshowlessmoneyforlivingcosts
70 ATier4(General)student(includingDoctorateextensionschemepost-graduateDoctorsandSabbaticalOfficers)hasanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUKiftheyhavecurrententryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainasaTier4migrantasastudentorasapost-graduateDoctororDentistwhenapplyingforfurtherleaveandonthedateofapplicationthey
bullhavefinishedasinglecoursethatwasatleastsixmonthslongwithintheapplicantrsquoslastperiodof entry clearance leave to enter or leave to remain or
bullare applying for a continued study on a single course where the applicant has completed at least six months of that course
ATier4(General)studentcanqualifyforthereducedmaintenancelevelswhethertheyareapplyingfrominsidetheUKorfromoverseas
71 YoucanqualifyforthereducedmaintenancelevelswhetheryouareapplyingfrominsidetheUnitedKingdomorfromoverseas
72 IfthestudentdoesnothaveanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdomyoumust show that you have money for your living costs for each month of the studentrsquos course up to a maximum of 9 months
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73AstudentwithanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdommustshowthattheyhave money for their living costs for each month of their course up to a maximum of 2 months
74IfthelengthofastudentrsquoscourseincludesapartofamonthwewillroundthetimeuptothenextmonthForexampleifacourseissevenmonthsandtwoweeksyoumustshowthatyouhave enough money for eight months
the family member of a tier 4 (general) Student where the student does not have an established presence in the uK if the tier 4 (general) Student is studying in inner london
75IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonyoumusthavepound600permonthuptoamaximumof9monthstosupportyourself
76 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonismakinganapplicationatthesametimeashisherspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound600fortheirspouseandafurtherpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound1000requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2800inavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound1000)permonthuptoamaximumof9months
if the tier 4 (general) Student is studying in outer london or anywhere else in the uK77 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomthenyoumusthavepound450permonthuptoamaximumof9months to support yourself
78 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomismakinganapplicationatthesametimeastheirspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound450fortheirspouseandafurtherpound450foreachchildinadditiontopound800requiredforhisherownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2150inavailablefunds(pound450x3=pound1350+pound800)permonthuptoamaximumof9months
the family member of a tier 4 (general) Student where the student has an established presence in the uK if the tier 4 (general) Student is studying in inner london
79 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonyoumusthave2monthsmaintenanceofpound600permonthtosupportyourself
80 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonismakinganapplication at the same time as their spouse and two children They must show that they have pound600fortheirspouseandafurtherpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound1000requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyhold2monthsmaintenanceofpound2800permonthinavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound1000)
if the tier 4 (general) student is studying in outer london or anywhere else in the uK
81 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomyoumusthave2monthsmaintenanceofpound450permonthto support yourself
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82 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomismakinganapplicationatthesametimeastheirspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound450forhisherspouseandafurtherpound450foreachchildinadditiontopound800requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyhold2monthsmaintenanceofpound2150permonthinavailablefunds(pound450x3=pound1350+pound800)
Family member of a tier 4 (child) Student Migrant
83ThedependantrouteisnotavailableforafamilymemberofaTier4(Child)Studentmigrant
Family member of a tier 5 (temporary worker)
84IfyouarethefamilymemberoftheTier5(TemporaryWorker)youmusthavepound600tosupportyourself
85ForexampletheTier5(TemporaryWorker)Migrantismakinganapplicationatthesametimeashisspouseandtwochildrenmustshowthathehaspound600forhisspouseandpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound900requiredforhisownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2700inavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound900)
86 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier5(TemporaryWorker)whoisextendingtheirleaveyouarerequiredtoprovideevidenceofmeetingthemaintenancerequirement
Documents we require
87 Thisevidencemustbeoriginalontheofficialletter-headedpaperorstationeryoftheorganisationandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
88 evidencemustbeintheformofcashfundsOtheraccountsorfinancialinstrumentssuchassharesbondspensionfundsetcregardlessofnoticeperiodarenotacceptable
89 Ifyouwishtorelyonajointaccountasevidenceofavailablefundsyouthemainapplicantor(forchildren)yourotherparentwhoislegallypresentintheUnitedKingdommustbenamedontheaccountalongwithoneormoreothernamedindividual(s)
90 Allevidencemustbedatednomorethan31daysbeforetheapplicationissubmitted91 Wherethefundsareinacurrencyotherthanpoundssterlingtheamountweconsiderwillbebasedontheexchangeratefortherelevantcurrencyonthedateoftheapplicationtakenfromtheratespublishedonwwwoandacom
92 YouwillnotmeettherequirementsoftheImmigrationRulesformaintenancewhereyourabilitytomeetthemaintenancerequirementisbasedonevidenceoffundsthatareheldinafinancialinstitutionwithwhichtheUKBorderAgencyisunabletomakesatisfactoryverificationchecksAlistoffinancialinstitutionswhichdonotsatisfactorilyverifyfinancialstatementsappearsatAppendixpoftheImmigrationRulesandcanalsobefoundonourwebsiteatwwwukbahomeofficegovuksitecontentdocumentsstudyingfinancial-institutions
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eviDence FoR aPPlicationS MaDe aS tHe DePenDant oF a PeRSon witH leave unDeR tieR 1 2 oR 5
93ThedocumentsrequiredbyAppendixeoftheImmigrationRulesarespecifiedbelowi)personalbankorbuildingsocietystatementscoveringthe90dayperiodimmediatelybeforetheapplicationThepersonalbankorbuildingsocietystatementsshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the statement
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 90 day period
bullthattherearesufficientfundspresentintheaccount(thebalancemustnotfallbelowpound600orpound1800asaboveatanytimeduringthe90dayperiod)
Onlythemostrecentstatementmustbedatedwithin31daysofthedateofapplication
Adhocbankstatementsprintedonthebankrsquosletterheadareadmissibleasevidence(thisexcludesmini-statementsfromcashpoints)
IfyouwishtosubmitelectronicbankstatementsfromanonlineaccountthesemustcontainallofthedetailslistedaboveInadditionyouwillneedtoprovideasupportingletterfromyourbankoncompanyheadedpaperconfirmingtheauthenticityofthestatementsprovidedAlternativelyanelectronicbankstatementbearingtheofficialstampofthebankinquestionwillbeacceptedThisstampshouldappearoneverypageofthestatementStatementsthatsimplyshowthebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayarenotsufficient
ii)BuildingsocietypassbookThebuildingsocietypassbookshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 90 day period
bullthattherearesufficientfundspresentintheaccount(thebalancemustnotfallbelowpound600orpound1800asaboveatanytimeduringthe90daysperiod)
iii)Letterfrombankconfirmingfundsandthattheyhavebeeninthebankforatleast90daysTheletterfromabankorbuildingsocietyshouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
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bullthe funds held in the account and
bullthatthefundshavebeeninthebankforatleast90daysandthebalancehasnotfallenbelowpound600orpound1800asintheexamplesaboveatanytimeduringthe90dayperiod
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe90dayperiodarenotsufficient
iv)LetterfromafinancialinstitutionregulatedbyeithertheFinancialConductAuthoritytheprudentialRegulatoryAuthorityorinthecaseofoverseasaccountsthehomeregulator(officialregulatorybodyforthecountryinwhichtheinstitutionoperatesandthefundsarelocated)forthepurposeofpersonalsavingsaccountsconfirmingfundsThislettershouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bullthe funds held in the account and
bullthatthefundshavebeeninthebankforatleast90daysandthebalancehasnotfallenbelowpound600orpound1800asintheexamplesaboveatanytimeduringthe90dayperiod
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe90dayperiodarenotsufficient
evidence of certifying maintenance for family members of tier 2 Migrants
94IfyouaremakingyourapplicationatthesametimeastheTier2MigrantthenA-ratedsponsorsareabletocertifyyourmaintenanceontheTier2MigrantrsquosCertificateofSponsorshiporbyprovidingaletterYourmaintenancecannotbecertifiedifyourmainapplicanthasindefiniteleave to remain
95IfyouaremakingyourapplicationatthesametimeastheTier2MigrantandtheA-ratedsponsoriscertifyingmaintenanceontheCertificateofSponsorshipthenyoudonotneedtosendusanydocumentsformaintenanceWewilltakethisinformationfromtheCertificateofSponsorship
96 IftheA-ratedsponsoriscertifyingmaintenanceonaletterthentheletterwhichcanbepostedorfaxedtoyoumustbeonofficialletter-headedpaperorstationeryoftheorganisationbesignedbyaseniorofficialandmustshow
bullyour name
bullthe sponsorrsquos name and logo
bullconfirmationthatthesponsorhascertifiedthemaintenanceand
bulldetailsoflimitingtheundertakingifappropriate
evidence required for applications made as a tier 4 dependant
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97 IfyouqualifyforourdifferentiationarrangementsbecauseyouareconsideredtobeldquolowriskrdquoyouarenotrequiredtoincludetheevidentialdocumentsfromthissectionwithyourapplicationYoumusthoweverconfirmonyourapplicationformthatyoumeettherequirementssetoutinthissectionandthatyouholddocumentaryevidenceinthemannerrequiredWewillsometimesaskaldquolowriskrdquostudenttosendusthesedocumentsandwereservetherighttorequestanyorallthe evidential documents from this section from you
98 ThemoneyyoushowusmustbeforyouruseforlivingintheUKThefullamountofthismoney-whichshouldbeheldinthemannerspecifiedintheImmigrationRules-mustcontinuetobeavailabletoyouafteryourapplicationismadeexceptforanymoneythathasbeenpaidforliving costs
99 IfyouapplyseparatelyfromtheTier4(General)studentwewillrequireyouandanyotherfamilymemberswhoareoverseastoshowthatyouhaveheldthemoneyfor28days
100 ThedocumentsrequiredbyAppendixeoftheImmigrationRulesarespecifiedbelow
i)personalbankorbuildingsocietystatementscoveringthe28dayperiodimmediatelybeforetheapplicationThepersonalbankorbuildingsocietystatementsshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the statement
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 28 day period
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
Onlythemostrecentstatementmustbedatedwithin31daysofthedateofapplication
Adhocbankstatementsprintedonthebankrsquosletterheadareadmissibleasevidence(thisexcludesmini-statementsfromcashpoints)
IfyouwishtosubmitelectronicbankstatementsfromanonlineaccountthesemustcontainallofthedetailslistedaboveInadditionyouwillneedtoprovideasupportingletterfromyourbankoncompanyheadedpaperconfirmingtheauthenticityofthestatementsprovidedAlternativelyanelectronicbankstatementbearingtheofficialstampofthebankinquestionwillbeacceptedThisstampshouldappearoneverypageofthestatementStatementsthatsimplyshowthebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayarenotsufficient
ii)BuildingsocietypassbookThebuildingsocietypassbookshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 28 day period
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
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iii)Letterfrombankconfirmingfundsandthattheyhavebeeninthebankforatleast28daysTheletterfromabankorbuildingsocietyshouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthe funds held in the account and
bullthatthefundshavebeeninthebankforatleast28daysandtheamountofmoneyavailable
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe28dayperiodarenotsufficient
iv)LetterfromafinancialinstitutionregulatedbyeithertheFinancialConductAuthoritytheprudentialRegulatoryAuthorityorinthecaseofoverseasaccountsthehomeregulator(officialregulatorybodyforthecountryinwhichtheinstitutionoperatesandthefundsarelocated)forthepurposeofpersonalsavingsaccountsconfirmingfundsThislettershouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bullthe funds held in the account and
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe28dayperiodarenotsufficient
Official financial sponsorship or government sponsor
101 IftheTier4(General)Studenthasofficialfinancialsponsorship(ieisbeinggivenmoneytocovertheircoursefeesandlivingcosts)thissponsorshipmayalsobeintendedtocovercostsofyouandanyotherfamilymember(s)
102 WherethisisthecaseyoumustprovidealetterofconfirmationfromtheTier4(General)Studentrsquosofficialfinancialsponsor
103ThismaybeHerMajestyrsquosGovernmenttheirhomegovernmenttheBritishCounciloranyinternational organisation international company or university
104Thelettermustbeonofficialletter-headedpaperorstationeryoftheorganisationoftheofficialfinancialsponsorandhavetheofficialstampofthatorganisationonitItmustshow
bullboththeTier4(General)studentrsquosnameandyourname
bullthenameandcontactdetailsoftheofficialfinancialsponsor
bullthe date of the letter
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bullthe length of the sponsorship and
bullthe amount of money they are providing or a statement that they will cover the your full maintenance
105Iftheofficialfinancialsponsorshiponlycoverspartofyourlivingcostsdocumentationmustbeprovided to show the remaining maintenance as detailed earlier in this guidance
106 IfyouareapplyingatthesametimeastheTier4(General)StudentthefundsthatyouprovideevidenceofmustbeinadditiontothefundsfortheTier4(General)studentThesamemoneycannotbecountedtwiceForexampleiftheTier4(General)studentprovidesaletterconfirmingthathesheisinreceiptofofficialfinancialsponsorshipandyouprovidebankstatementstocoveryourownlivingcoststhemoneyheldinthebankaccountmustbeinadditiontothemoneythathasbeenprovidedbytheofficialfinancialsponsortocovertheTier4(General)Student
children of PBS Migrants
107 InordertoapplyforleavetoremainasthechildofapBSmigrantyoumustbeundertheageof18onthedateofapplicationIfyouareaged18oroveryoumusthaveorhavelastbeengrantedleaveasthefamilymemberofapBSmigrantorsomeoneapplyingatthesametimeforleave as a PBS migrant
108 YouwillnotbeconsideredtobeachildfamilymemberofapBSmigrantwhereitisconsideredthat you
bullare married or in a civil partnership
bullhave formed an independent family unit or
bullare living an independent life
109 Childrenaged18oroverwhohavenotpreviouslybeengrantedleaveasthefamilymemberofthepBSmigrantcannotbegrantedbeleaveasthefamilymemberofapBSmigrant
not have formed an independent family unit
110 examplesofwhenwemightconsiderthatthereisanindependentfamilyunitincludewhenyou
bullare living with your partner or
bullhave children of your own
not be living an independent life
111 examplesofwhenwemightconsideryoutobelivinganindependentlifeincludebullwhereyouarelivingawayfromthefamilyhome(exceptwhereyouareatboardingschool)
bullwhere you are in full time employment
bullwhereyouappeartobefinanciallyindependent(thatiswhereyourincomeexceedstheirexpenditure)
Documents required
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112 Ifyouareovertheageof16youshouldsubmitthefollowingdocumentationinsupportofyourapplicationTwoitemsfromthelistbelowconfirmingyourresidentialaddressbullbankstatementsandor
bullcreditcardbillsandor
bulldrivinglicenceandor
bullnHSRegistrationdocumentandor
bullletterfromyourcurrentschoolcollegeoruniversityconfirmingyouraddressThismustbeonofficialheadedpaperandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
113Thedocumentssubmittedshouldbefromtwoseparatesourcesanddatednomorethanamonth prior to the date of application
114Ifyoupayrentorboardtowardsyourkeepyoushouldalsoprovidedetailsofhowmuchthisamounts to each calendar month
115WhereyouareresidingseparatelyfromthoseonwhichyouareclaimingtobeafamilymemberthefollowinginformationordocumentationshouldbesubmittedbullreasonsforresidingawayfromthefamilyhomeWherethisisduetoacademicendeavoursyoushouldsubmitconfirmationfromyouruniversitycollegeconfirmingyourenrolmentandattendanceofthespecificcourseThisshouldbeonofficialheadedpaperandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
bullyoushouldalsoincludeevidencethatyouhavebeensupportedfinanciallybyyourparentswhilstresidingawayfromthefamilyhomeThefollowingdocumentationshouldbeincludedwiththe application
bankstatementsforyoucoveringthethreemonthspriortotheapplicationclearlyshowingthe origin of the deposits and
bankstatementsforyourparentcoveringthethreemonthspriortotheapplicationalsoshowingcorroboratingpaymentsoutoftheiraccount
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annex a - aPPlicantS wHo Have Been on a nHS FounDation PRogRaMMe oR wHo Have Been woRKing aS a DoctoR oR DentiSt in tRaining DuRing tHeiR MoSt Recent PeRioD oF leave
1IfyouwerelastgrantedleavewhichwasnotsubjecttoaconditionrestrictingyouremploymentandyouhavebeenonanHSfoundationprogrammeorworkingasalsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquoduringyourmostrecentperiodofleaveyoucanapplytobeexemptedfromtheconditionprohibitingthistypeofemployment
2Inordertoqualifyforthisexemptionyoushouldprovidethefollowingevidence
a)ToprovethatyouareontheFoundationprogrammealetterfromyourpostgraduateDeanthatsatisfiestherequirementsoftheImmigrationDirectorateInstruction(IDI)onpostgraduateDoctorsandDentists(seeinparticularpage17ofthatIDI)confirming
bullThat you have a place on a Foundation Programme and
bullTheFoundationprogrammeisrecognisedbythemedicalcommunityand
bullThe place on the Foundation Programme is full time
or
b)ToprovethatyouhavebeenworkingasaDoctororDentistinTrainingyoumustprovidealetterfromthenHSTrustemployingyouconfirmingthatyouhavebeenworkinginapostprogrammethathasbeenapprovedbythepostgraduateMedicaleducationandTrainingBoardasatrainingprogrammeorpostWhereyoudonotincludealloftherequestedinformationanygrantofleavewillbesubjecttothelsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquorestriction
or
c)evidenceofaprimarydegreeinmedicineordentistryfromaUKinstitutionthatisaUKrecognisedorlistedbodyorwhichholdsasponsorlicenceunderTier4ofthepointsBasedSystem
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introduction
1 ThisdocumentprovidespolicyguidanceforfamilymembersofapBSmigrantItreflectspolicyatthedateofpublicationandwemaychangeitItshouldbereadtogetherwithparagraphs319Ato319KoftheImmigrationRulesForthepurposeoftheseguidancenotesthetermslsquowersquolsquousrsquoandlsquoourrsquorefertotheHomeOfficeWhenwerefertorsquoyoulsquoorrsquoyourlsquothismeansthepBSdependant
2 YoucanapplyasapBSDependantifyoumeetthecriteriasetoutinthisguidanceandtheImmigrationRulesandyouarebullthefamilymemberofapersonwithorapplyingforleaveunderTier124or5ofthepointsBased System or
bullthespouseorpartnerofapersonwithindefiniteleavetoremainorBritishCitizenshipwholastheldleaveinTier12or5ofthepointsBasedSystemandyoudonotyetqualifyforindefiniteleave to remain or
bullthechildofapersonwithindefiniteleavetoremainorBritishCitizenshipwholastheldleaveinTier12or5ofthepointsBasedSystemand
yourotherparentdoesnotyetqualifyforindefiniteleavetoremainand
youlastheldleaveaspBSDependantgrantedonorafter9July2012
3WherewerefertothedependantofaTier12or5migrantallofthesereferenceswillalsoinclude those applicants who are applying for further leave to remain in the PBS dependant categorywhentheirsponsor(theTier12or5migrant)hasgoneontoacquireindefiniteleavetoremainIfyouareapplyingasthedependantofapersonwhohasindefiniteleavetoremainorBritishCitizenshipyoushouldreadthisguidanceasiftheywerestillintheirlastpBSimmigrationcategoryForexampleifthepersonwithindefiniteleavetoremainlastheldpBSleaveinTier1you should read the guidance as if you are applying as the dependant of a Tier 1 migrant
4AfamilymemberofaTier2andTier5pBSmigrantapplyingintheUnitedKingdomcanmaketheirpBS(Dependants)applicationonlineorusingtheequivalentpaperapplicationformFamilymembersofaTier1pBSmigrantapplyingintheUnitedKingdommustmaketheirpBS(Dependants)applicationusingthepaperapplicationform
5ThisapplicationformandmoregeneralinformationareonourwebsiteatwwwgovukDocuments we require
6 You must ensure that you provide all of the necessary supporting documents at the time yousendsusyourapplicationWewillonlyacceptthesupportingdocumentsspecifiedintheImmigrationRules
7 IfyouhavesubmittedbullAsequenceofdocumentsandsomeofthedocumentsinthesequencehavebeenomitted(forexampleifonebankstatementfromaseriesismissing)
bullA document in the wrong format
bullA document that is a copy and not an original document
wemaycontactyouoryourrepresentativeinwritingandrequestthecorrectdocumentsWemustreceivetherequesteddocumentsattheaddressspecifiedintherequestwithin7workingdaysofthedateoftherequestWewillnotaskforfurtherinformationwherewedonotanticipatethatacorrection of minor errors or omissions will lead to an approval
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Ifyouhavesubmittedaspecifieddocumentthatis
bullin the wrong format or
bulla copy and not an original document
wemayapproveyourapplicationexceptionallyifwearesatisfiedthatthespecifieddocumentsaregenuineandthatyoumeetalltheotherrequirementsWereservetherighttorequesttheoriginaldocumentsinthecorrectformatandtorefuseapplicationsifthespecifieddocumentsarenotprovided8 Anydocumentaryevidencethatyouprovidemustbetheoriginal(notacopy)unlesswesay
otherwise9 WhereadocumentisnotinenglishorWelshtheoriginalmustbeaccompaniedbyafullycertifiedtranslationbyaprofessionaltranslatorThistranslationmustincludedetailsofthetranslatorrsquoscredentialsandconfirmationthatitisanaccuratetranslationoftheoriginaldocumentItmustalsobedatedandincludetheoriginalsignatureofthetranslator
10 WeonlyneedevidencethatisdirectlyrelevanttotheapplicationassetoutintheImmigrationRulesandthisguidanceWewillnotconsiderunrelatedevidence
11 IfyouarethedependantofaTier4StudentswhoqualifiesforourdifferentiationarrangementsbecauseyouareconsideredtobeldquolowriskrdquoyouwillberequiredtoprovidefewerevidentialdocumentswhensubmittingyourapplicationWhereyouareexemptedfromhavingtoprovideadocument-oragroupofdocuments-underourdifferentiationarrangementsthiswillbespecificallystatedinthisguidanceTheUKBorderAgencyreservestherighttorequestthesedocuments from you in all cases
12 YouqualifyforourdifferentiationarrangementsifbullTheTier4studentissponsoredbyaHighlyTrustedSponsorand
bullYouareapplyingforleaveatthesametimeastheTier4studentand
bullYou are applying for entry clearance in your country of nationality or for leave to remain in the UKand
bullYouholdthesamenationalityastheTier4studentandbothofyouarenationalsofoneofthecountrieslistedatAppendixHoftheImmigrationRulesYoucancheckthisatwwwgovukgovernmentcollectionsimmigration-rules
Verification and other checks
13WeaimtoconsiderapplicationsquicklyHoweverwemustalsobeconfidentthatapplicationsmeettherequirementsoftheImmigrationRulesandthattheinformationyouprovideisatruereflectionofyourbackground
14Wewillaskforavarietyofverifiabledocumentstoenableustoconsideryourapplication15WemaywanttocheckthesupportingdocumentsyousendwithyourapplicationThereforeyoumustensurethatalltheevidencecomesfromasourcethatcanbeclearlyidentifiedandthatitcanbeindependentlyconfirmedasbeinggenuine
16 Therearetwosituationsinwhichwewillundertakeacheckbull Verification checksndashwherewehavereasonabledoubtsthatthedocumentsaregenuineor
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bull other checksndashwherewecarryoutfurtherchecksforexamplewherewehavedoubtsaboutanapplicationorthedocumentssentwiththeapplicationbutthedoubtsarenotseriousenoughforustomakeaverificationcheck
Verification checks17 Wherewehavereasonabledoubtsthataspecifieddocumentisgenuinewemaywanttoverify
the document with an independent person or government agency18 ThepurposeofthesechecksistoensurethatthedocumentprovidedisgenuineandaccuratelyreflectsstatementsmadeinyourapplicationIfthedocumentisbeingusedasevidencetosupportyourapplicationwealsowanttoensurethatitmeetstherequirementsoftheRules
19 Verificationmaydelayourdecisiononyourapplicationsowewillonlydoitwhenthereareclear reasons for it
Reasonable doubt20 TherearemanyreasonswhywemaydoubtthataspecifieddocumentisgenuineandwhatweconsidertobeareasonabledoubtwilldependonanindividualapplicationHoweverourjudgmentswillbebasedonthefactswehave
Outcome of verification check21 Therearethreepossibleoutcomesofaverificationcheck
bull Document confirmed as genuineIfwecanconcludethatthedocumentisgenuinewewillconsider your application as normal
bull Document confirmed as falseIfwecanconcludethatthedocumentisfalsewewillrefusetheapplicationwhetherornotthedocumentisessentialtotheapplicationIfadocumentisconfirmedasfalsewewillnormallyrefusetheapplicationformorethanonereasonForexampleifyousendusabankstatementtoshowthatyouhaveenoughfundsavailableandwehaveevidencethatthestatementisfalsewewillrefuseyourapplicationbecauseyoudonotmeetthefundsrequirementandbecauseyouhavesentafalsedocument
bull Verification check inconclusiveIfwecannotverifythatthedocumentiseithergenuineorfalsethenwewillignoreitasevidenceIfyouhavesentotherspecifieddocumentsasevidencethatyoumeettherequirementsoftheRuleswewillconsidertheseasnormalIfyouhavenotsentanyotherdocumentsyouwillnotmeettherequirementsoftheRules
Refusing applications without making verification checks22 WemayrefuseanapplicationwithoutmakingverificationchecksintwocircumstancesbullWhereweareconcernedaboutapieceofevidencebutwouldinanyeventrefusetheapplicationforotherreasonsthosereasonswillformthebasisoftherefusalWewillnotmakeverificationchecksinthesecircumstancesHoweverwewillalwaysverifypassportsifwedoubtthey are genuine
bullWherethereisevidencethatprovesaparticulardocumentisfalseIfwecanconfirmthatadocument is false we will normally refuse the application for more than one reason For example ifyousendusabankstatementtoshowthatyouhaveenoughfundsavailableandwehaveevidencethatthestatementisfalsewewillrefusetheapplicationbecauseyoudonotmeetthefundsrequirementandbecauseyouhavesentafalsedocument
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other checks23Wewillmakeothercheckswhereforexamplewehavedoubtsaboutanapplicationorthedocumentssentwiththeapplicationbutthesearenotseriousenoughforustomakeaverificationcheck
24Thesechecksmaydelayourdecisiononanapplicationsowewillonlymakethemwhenwehave clear reasons to do so
extra checks25SometimeswewillhavesuspicionsaboutadocumentbuttheywillnotbeenoughtomakeusdoubtthatitisgenuineForexamplethismaybebecausepreviousverificationcheckshavefound that some supporting evidence is invalid and some is genuine or where evidence provided contradictsinformationwealreadyhaveInthesecaseswemaycarryoutmorechecks
outcome of other checks26 Therearefourpossibleoutcomesofthesechecks
bull Document confirmed as genuineIfwecanconcludethatthedocumentisgenuinewewillconsider the application as normal
bull Document confirmed as falseIfwecanconcludethatthedocumentisfalsewewillrefusetheapplicationwhetherornotthedocumentisessentialtotheapplicationIfadocumentisconfirmedasfalsewewillnormallyrefusetheapplicationformorethanonereasonForexampleifyousendusabankstatementtoshowthatyouhaveenoughfundsavailableandwehaveevidencethatthestatementisfalsewewillrefuseyourapplicationbecauseyoudonotmeetthefundsrequirementandbecauseyouhavesentafalsedocument
bull check inconclusiveIfwecannotverifythatthedocumentiseithergenuineorfalsethenwewill consider the application as if the document is genuine
bull Check gives us cause to have reasonable doubt about the genuineness of a specified document Ifwecannotverifythatthedocumentiseithergenuineorfalsebutasaresultofthecheckswefindotherreasonstodoubtthegenuinenessofaparticularspecifieddocumentwemaydecidetomakeaverificationcheck
Procedure for verification and other checks27 Theproceduresforbothverificationchecksandothercheckswillusuallybesimilarandwillvaryfromcasetocasebuttheymayinvolvebullcheckingthedetailsorgenuinenessofdocumentswithemployerstherelevantembassyorhighcommissionothergovernmentdepartments(intheUnitedKingdomandoverseas)and
bullcheckingtheaccuracyandauthenticityofdocumentswithbanksuniversitiesandprofessionalbodies
Date of application28 Thedateofyourapplicationwillbetakentobethefollowing
For applications made in the united Kingdombullwheretheapplicationformissentbypostthedateofpostingor
bullwheretheapplicationformissentbycourierthedateonwhichitisdeliveredtotheUKBorderAgencyoftheHomeOffice
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bullwheretheapplicationformissubmittedonlinethedatewhenyousubmityourapplicationformand pay your application fee online
For applications made outside the united Kingdombullthe date that the fee associated with the application is paid This means the date shown on your payment receipt which depends on how you paid for your visa application for example at a BritishDiplomaticpostvisaapplicationcentreoronline
oveRview oF tHe teRMS anD conDitionS FoR aPPlicationS By PBS MigRantS
29 YoushouldreadtheImmigrationRulesthatapplyatthetimethatyoumakeyourapplication
Periods of grant
30WewillgrantleaveinlinewiththeexpirydateofthepBSmigrantrsquos(ormainapplicantrsquos)leaveexceptwherethepBSmigranthasbeengrantedindefiniteleavetoremainInthesecaseswewillgrantyouaperiodofthreeyearsleaveAnapplicationforfurtherleavemaythenbemadeifrequiredtotakeyouuptotheapplicablequalifyingperiodforindefiniteleavetoremain
applying as the Family Member of a tier 1 2 or 5 migrant in the uK
31IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier12or5migrantyoucannotapplyintheUKifyou
bullwerelastgrantedleavetoenterorremainasavisitorunlesstherelevantpoints-basedsystemmigrantwhoyouareapplyingtobedependantofhasorisbeinggrantedleavetoremainasaTier5(TemporaryWork)migrantinthecreativeandsportingsubcategoryor
bullare on temporary admission or temporary release
applying as the Family Member of a tier 4 (general) Migrant in the uK
32IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)applicantwhetherornotyoucanapplyforthepBSDependantcategoryintheUKdependsonthetypeofpermissiontostaythatyouhaveandtypeofcoursetheTier4(General)studentisstudyingorwillbestudying
33YoucanbethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)applicantwheretheyareapplyingfororhavebeengrantedentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainintheUnitedKingdomasaTier4(General)Studentif
(i) theTier4(General)applicantisagovernmentsponsoredstudentwhoisapplyingfor orwhohasbeengrantedentryclearanceorleavetoremaintoundertakeacourseof study longer than six months or
(ii) theTier4(General)applicantis
a) applyingfororhasbeengrantedentryclearanceorleavetoremaininorderto undertakeacourseofstudyatpost-graduatelevelfor12monthsorlonger and
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b) issponsoredbyasponsorwhoisaRecognisedBodyorabodyinreceiptof funding as a higher education institution from either
I theDepartmentforemploymentandLearninginnorthernIreland II theHighereducationFundingCouncilforengland III theHighereducationFundingCouncilforWalesor IV theScottishFundingCouncil or
(iii) theTier4(General)applicantisapplyingfororhasbeengrantedleavetoremainas aTier4(General)Studentonthedoctorateextensionschemeor
(iv) thefollowingconditionsaremet
a) theTier4(General)applicantisapplyingforentryclearanceleavetoenteror leavetoremaintoundertakeacourseofstudythatislongerthansixmonths and either
(1) hasentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainasaTier4 (General)Studentorasastudenttoundertakeacourseofstudylonger than six months or
(2) lasthadentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainwithinthe threemonthsprecedingtheapplicationasaTier4(General)Studentor asastudenttoundertakeacourseofstudylongerthansixmonthsand
b) You(thefamilymember)musteither-
(1) haveentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainasafamily memberofaTier4(General)Studentorastudentwithentryclearance leavetoenterorleavetoremaintoundertakeacourseofstudylonger than six months or
(2) havelasthadentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainwithin thethreemonthsprecedingtheapplicationasthefamilymemberofa Tier4(General)Studentorasastudenttoundertakeacourseofstudy longer than six months and
c) theTier4(General)applicantMigrantandyou(thefamilymember)mustbe applying at the same time
34ToapplyintheUKyoumustnothavelastbeengranted
bullleave to enter or remain as a visitor or
bulltemporary admission or temporary release
35Tier4(General)studentswhowillbestudyingintheUKforsixmonthsorlesscannotbringtheirpartnersandorchildren(alsoknownasdependants)totheUnitedKingdomwiththem
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additional evidential requirement for dependants of PBS migrants whose last grant of leave was not in this capacity
36IfyouareapplyingasafamilymemberofapBSmigrantandyourlastgrantofleavewasnotastheirdependantoryouareachildbornintheUKyouwillneedtodemonstrateyourrelationship WhereyouaremarriedorinacivilpartnershiptoapBSmigrantyoumustprovideyourmarriageorcivilpartnershipcertificatetosupportyourapplicationWhereyouareapplyingasthepartnerofapBSmigrantbutarenotmarriedorinacivilpartnershipwiththemyouwillneedtoprovidedocumentstoshowthatyouhavebeenlivinginarelationshipakintomarriagecivilpartnershipforaperiodofatleasttwoyears-documentsshouldthereforecoverthewholeofthisperiodDocumentswillonlybeacceptedwheretheyarefromofficialsourcessuchasutilitybillsornHSregistrationSuggested Documents
Partners (including spouses and civil partners)marriageorcivilpartnershipcertificatesbankstatementsCounciltaxbillsmedical registrationutilitybills
childrenFullbirthcertificateshowingbothparentsnamesIfyouareachilddependantovertheageof16youwillalsoneedtoincludethedocumentslistedin paragraph 112
conditions of Stay
37You will have the following conditions attached to any leave
bullnorecoursetopublicfunds
bullRegistrationwiththepoliceifthisisrequiredbyparagraph326oftheImmigrationRules
bullnoemploymentasaprofessionalsportsperson(includingasasportscoach)
bullnoemploymentasaDoctororDentistinTrainingunlessyou
haveobtainedaprimarydegreeinmedicineordentistryfromaUKinstitutionthatisaUKrecognisedorlistedbodyorwhichholdsasponsorlicenceunderTier4ofthepointsBasedSystem or
areapplyingforleavetoremainandhaveorhavelastbeengrantedentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainthatwasnotsubjecttoaconditionrestrictingyouremploymentwhetherthatisemploymentasaDoctororDentistinTrainingorotherwiseandhavebeenemployedduringthatleaveasaDoctororDentistinTraining
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38IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)Studentifthemainapplicantrsquosgrantofleaveisforlessthan12monthsyouwillnotbeallowedtoworkwhilstintheUKunlessthemainapplicant is a Government Sponsored Student
39IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)studentyouwillnotbeallowedtoworkwhilstintheUKifthemainapplicantrsquosgrantofleaveisforacourseofstudybelowdegreelevelunlesstheTier4migrantisagovernmentsponsoredstudent
40Inordertobegrantedentryclearanceasaspousecivilpartnerunmarriedorsamesexpartneryouandthemainapplicantmustbeaged18oroveronthedateyouareduetoarriveintheUnitedKingdom
care arrangements for children
41AllarrangementsforchildrenrsquoscareandaccommodationintheUnitedKingdommustcomplywithrelevantUnitedKingdomlegislationandregulationsMoreinformationcanbefoundontheDepartmentofHealthwebsite
bullAccommodationofstudentsundereighteenbyfurthereducationcollegesnationalminimumstandards and inspection regulations wwwdhgovukenpublicationsandstatisticspublicationspublicationspolicyAndGuidanceDH_4005629
bullBoarding schools national minimum standards inspection regulations wwwdhgovukenpublicationsandstatisticspublicationspublicationspolicyAndGuidanceDH_4006331
bullResidentialspecialschoolsnationalminimumstandardsinspectionregulationswwwdhgovukenpublicationsandstatisticspublicationspublicationsLegislationDH_4006472
Doctor or Dentist in training condition
42IfyouhavebeenworkingasalsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquoduringyourmostrecentperiodofleaveyoushouldsubmitthedocumentsspecifiedinAnnexAofthisguidanceIfyoudonotincludealloftherequestedinformationanygrantofleavewillbesubjecttothelsquoDoctororDentistin Trainingrsquo restriction
Maintenance RequiReMent
43pleaserefertoparagraphs319C319HandappendixeoftheImmigrationRules44OneoftherequirementsforfamilymembersofpointsBasedSystemMigrantsisthatyoumustbeabletosupportyourselffortheentiredurationofyourstayintheUKwithoutneedinghelpfrompublicfunds(forexamplebenefitsprovidedbythestate)Ifyoucannotyoucouldfacefinancialhardshipbecauseyouwillnothaveaccesstomoststatebenefits
45pleasenotethatfrom1July2014theamountofmaintenancerequiredbyfamilymembersofallpBSmigrantswillbeincreasedMoredetailsincludingthenewamountofmaintenancethatwillberequiredcanbefoundonourwebsitewwwgovukgovernmentcollectionsimmigration-rules-statement-of-changes
Family members of tier 1 (general) tier 1 (entrepreneur) and tier 1 (Post Study work) migrants
46IftheTier1MigrantisoutsidetheUnitedKingdomorhasbeenpresentintheUnitedKingdomforlessthan12monthsyoumustshowthatyoutheTier1Migrantor(forchildren)yourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdomhaveatleastpound1800tosupportyouthisis in addition to any funds the Tier 1 Migrant needs to prove they have enough money to support
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themselves47IftheTier1MigranthasbeenintheUnitedKingdomfor12monthsormoreyoumusthavepound600tosupportyourself
48ForexampletheTier1MigranthasbeenintheUKfor6monthsandismakinganapplicationatthesametimeastheirspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound1800fortheirspouseandafurtherpound1800foreachchildinadditiontopound900requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound6300inavailablefunds(pound1800x3=pound5400+pound900)
49IfthesameTier1MigrantandtheirfamilyhadbeenpresentintheUKfortwoyearstheywouldrequireevidencethattheyheldpound2700(pound600x3=pound1800+pound900)inavailablefunds
50IfyouareapplyingasthefamilymemberofaTier1(entrepreneur)migrantyoucannotusethesamefundstomeetthemaintenancerequirementthattheTier1(entrepreneur)usedtomeettheattributesrequirement(appendixAoftheImmigrationRules)
Family members of tier 1 (investor) and tier 1 (exceptional talent) migrants
51DependantsofTier1(Investors)andTier1(exceptionalTalent)donotneedtosatisfythemaintenancerequirement
Family members of tier 1 (graduate entrepreneur) migrants
52IftheTier1(Graduateentrepreneur)isoutsidetheUnitedKingdomorhasbeenpresentintheUnitedKingdomforlessthan12monthsyoumusthavepound1200tosupportyourself
53IftheTier1(Graduateentrepreneur)hasbeenintheUnitedKingdomfor12monthsormoreyoumusthavepound600tosupportyourself
54Thisrequirementcanbemetbyeitherhavingsavingsofpound1200orpound600wheretheTier1(Graduateentrepreneur)hasbeenintheUnitedKingdomfor12monthsormorewhichmusthavebeenheldforatleasta90consecutivedayperiodpriortothedateofapplicationorprovidinganendorsementletterfromUKTradeandInvestment(UKTI)confirmingthatithasawardedfundingthatisatleastsufficienttocovertherequiredmaintenancefundsforthemainapplicantyouandanyotherpBSDependants
Family member of a tier 2 Migrant
55Youmusthavepound600tosupportyourself56Thisrequirementcanbemetby
bullhavingsavingsofpound600whichmusthavebeenheldforatleastthreemonthspriortothedateofapplication or
bulltheTier2A-ratedsponsorprovidingawrittenundertakingthatshoulditbecomenecessaryitwillmaintainandaccommodatethefamilymemberforamonthTheundertakingmaybelimitedprovidedthelimitisatleastpound600perfamilymember
57ForexampletheTier2MigrantismakinganapplicationatthesametimeastheirspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound600fortheirspouseandafurtherpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound900requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2700inavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound900)
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58IfyouapplyatthesametimeasthemainapplicantyouareonlyrequiredtoprovideevidencethatyoumeetthemaintenancerequirementwhentheTier2MigrantisalsorequiredtomeetthemaintenancerequirementIfyouapplyseparatelyfromthemainapplicantyouwillalwaysneedtohavethenecessaryfundstomeetthemaintenancerequirementorhaveawrittenundertakingfrom an A-rated Sponsor
59ForexamplewheretheTier2MigrantissubmittinganapplicationbecausetheyarechangingemploymentwithinTier2neithertheTier2Migrantnoranyfamilymemberisrequiredtosubmitevidencethattheymeetthemaintenancerequirement
Family member of a tier 4 (general) Student
60 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)Studentyourmaintenancerequirementswilldepend on the following circumstancesbullthe length of the course
bullwherethemainapplicantwillbestudyingintheUnitedKingdomand
bullwhetherthemainapplicantalreadyhasanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUK
61 TheTier4(General)Studentwillbeeither
bullOnacoursebasedininnerLondon
bullOnacoursebasedinouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUK
62 Tomeetbasiclivingexpensesnotincludingfeesastudent
bullStudyingininnerLondonforthemajorityofhisherstudymusthavepound1000permonth
bullStudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomforthemajorityofhisherstudymusthavepound800permonth
63WewillusetheaddressgivenasthemainstudysitetoassesswhetherthestudentwillstudyforthemajorityofthetimeininnerLondon(morethan50oftheirstudytime)ThefollowingLondonBoroughsaresubjecttothepound1000permonthmaintenancerequirement
bullCamden
bullCityofLondon
bullHackneyHammersmithandFulham
bullHaringey
bullIslington
bullKensingtonandChelsea
bullLambeth
bullLewisham
bullnewham
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bullSouthwark
bullTowerHamlets
bullWandsworthand
bullWestminster
AllotherLondonBoroughsandanyotherareaintheUnitedKingdomwillbesubjecttothepound800permonthrequirement
64ThestudentrsquoseducationproviderwillbeabletotellthestudentwhichLondonBoroughhesheisbasedin
65IfthestudentwillbestudyingatmorethanonesiteandonesiteisininnerLondonandonesiteisnotwewillbasethemaintenancerequirementsonwherethestudentwillspendthemajorityoftheirtimestudyingthestudentwillneedtogetthisaddressfromtheTier4sponsor
66 IfthecourseinvolvesstudythatissplitequallybetweentwoormoresitesthemainstudysitenamedbythesponsorintheConfirmationofAcceptanceforStudieswillbeusedtoassessthelevelofmaintenancerequired
67 IfwedonothavetheboroughintheaddresswewillenterthepostcodeintohttpwwwaboutmyvotecoukandifitconfirmsthattheaddressisinaLondonBoroughthatislistedabovewewillapplytheinnerLondonmaintenancerequirement
How many months money does a family member of a tier 4 (general) Student need
68 IfyouareafamilymemberofaTier4(General)studentyoumustshowthatyouhaveenoughmoneytocoveryourmonthlylivingcostswhilstthestudentisstudyingintheUnitedKingdom
69 The amount of money you have to show will depend on whether the student already has anestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdomWhereastudenthasanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdomyouwillneedtoshowlessmoneyforlivingcosts
70 ATier4(General)student(includingDoctorateextensionschemepost-graduateDoctorsandSabbaticalOfficers)hasanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUKiftheyhavecurrententryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainasaTier4migrantasastudentorasapost-graduateDoctororDentistwhenapplyingforfurtherleaveandonthedateofapplicationthey
bullhavefinishedasinglecoursethatwasatleastsixmonthslongwithintheapplicantrsquoslastperiodof entry clearance leave to enter or leave to remain or
bullare applying for a continued study on a single course where the applicant has completed at least six months of that course
ATier4(General)studentcanqualifyforthereducedmaintenancelevelswhethertheyareapplyingfrominsidetheUKorfromoverseas
71 YoucanqualifyforthereducedmaintenancelevelswhetheryouareapplyingfrominsidetheUnitedKingdomorfromoverseas
72 IfthestudentdoesnothaveanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdomyoumust show that you have money for your living costs for each month of the studentrsquos course up to a maximum of 9 months
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73AstudentwithanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdommustshowthattheyhave money for their living costs for each month of their course up to a maximum of 2 months
74IfthelengthofastudentrsquoscourseincludesapartofamonthwewillroundthetimeuptothenextmonthForexampleifacourseissevenmonthsandtwoweeksyoumustshowthatyouhave enough money for eight months
the family member of a tier 4 (general) Student where the student does not have an established presence in the uK if the tier 4 (general) Student is studying in inner london
75IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonyoumusthavepound600permonthuptoamaximumof9monthstosupportyourself
76 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonismakinganapplicationatthesametimeashisherspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound600fortheirspouseandafurtherpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound1000requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2800inavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound1000)permonthuptoamaximumof9months
if the tier 4 (general) Student is studying in outer london or anywhere else in the uK77 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomthenyoumusthavepound450permonthuptoamaximumof9months to support yourself
78 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomismakinganapplicationatthesametimeastheirspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound450fortheirspouseandafurtherpound450foreachchildinadditiontopound800requiredforhisherownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2150inavailablefunds(pound450x3=pound1350+pound800)permonthuptoamaximumof9months
the family member of a tier 4 (general) Student where the student has an established presence in the uK if the tier 4 (general) Student is studying in inner london
79 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonyoumusthave2monthsmaintenanceofpound600permonthtosupportyourself
80 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonismakinganapplication at the same time as their spouse and two children They must show that they have pound600fortheirspouseandafurtherpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound1000requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyhold2monthsmaintenanceofpound2800permonthinavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound1000)
if the tier 4 (general) student is studying in outer london or anywhere else in the uK
81 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomyoumusthave2monthsmaintenanceofpound450permonthto support yourself
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82 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomismakinganapplicationatthesametimeastheirspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound450forhisherspouseandafurtherpound450foreachchildinadditiontopound800requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyhold2monthsmaintenanceofpound2150permonthinavailablefunds(pound450x3=pound1350+pound800)
Family member of a tier 4 (child) Student Migrant
83ThedependantrouteisnotavailableforafamilymemberofaTier4(Child)Studentmigrant
Family member of a tier 5 (temporary worker)
84IfyouarethefamilymemberoftheTier5(TemporaryWorker)youmusthavepound600tosupportyourself
85ForexampletheTier5(TemporaryWorker)Migrantismakinganapplicationatthesametimeashisspouseandtwochildrenmustshowthathehaspound600forhisspouseandpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound900requiredforhisownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2700inavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound900)
86 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier5(TemporaryWorker)whoisextendingtheirleaveyouarerequiredtoprovideevidenceofmeetingthemaintenancerequirement
Documents we require
87 Thisevidencemustbeoriginalontheofficialletter-headedpaperorstationeryoftheorganisationandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
88 evidencemustbeintheformofcashfundsOtheraccountsorfinancialinstrumentssuchassharesbondspensionfundsetcregardlessofnoticeperiodarenotacceptable
89 Ifyouwishtorelyonajointaccountasevidenceofavailablefundsyouthemainapplicantor(forchildren)yourotherparentwhoislegallypresentintheUnitedKingdommustbenamedontheaccountalongwithoneormoreothernamedindividual(s)
90 Allevidencemustbedatednomorethan31daysbeforetheapplicationissubmitted91 Wherethefundsareinacurrencyotherthanpoundssterlingtheamountweconsiderwillbebasedontheexchangeratefortherelevantcurrencyonthedateoftheapplicationtakenfromtheratespublishedonwwwoandacom
92 YouwillnotmeettherequirementsoftheImmigrationRulesformaintenancewhereyourabilitytomeetthemaintenancerequirementisbasedonevidenceoffundsthatareheldinafinancialinstitutionwithwhichtheUKBorderAgencyisunabletomakesatisfactoryverificationchecksAlistoffinancialinstitutionswhichdonotsatisfactorilyverifyfinancialstatementsappearsatAppendixpoftheImmigrationRulesandcanalsobefoundonourwebsiteatwwwukbahomeofficegovuksitecontentdocumentsstudyingfinancial-institutions
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eviDence FoR aPPlicationS MaDe aS tHe DePenDant oF a PeRSon witH leave unDeR tieR 1 2 oR 5
93ThedocumentsrequiredbyAppendixeoftheImmigrationRulesarespecifiedbelowi)personalbankorbuildingsocietystatementscoveringthe90dayperiodimmediatelybeforetheapplicationThepersonalbankorbuildingsocietystatementsshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the statement
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 90 day period
bullthattherearesufficientfundspresentintheaccount(thebalancemustnotfallbelowpound600orpound1800asaboveatanytimeduringthe90dayperiod)
Onlythemostrecentstatementmustbedatedwithin31daysofthedateofapplication
Adhocbankstatementsprintedonthebankrsquosletterheadareadmissibleasevidence(thisexcludesmini-statementsfromcashpoints)
IfyouwishtosubmitelectronicbankstatementsfromanonlineaccountthesemustcontainallofthedetailslistedaboveInadditionyouwillneedtoprovideasupportingletterfromyourbankoncompanyheadedpaperconfirmingtheauthenticityofthestatementsprovidedAlternativelyanelectronicbankstatementbearingtheofficialstampofthebankinquestionwillbeacceptedThisstampshouldappearoneverypageofthestatementStatementsthatsimplyshowthebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayarenotsufficient
ii)BuildingsocietypassbookThebuildingsocietypassbookshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 90 day period
bullthattherearesufficientfundspresentintheaccount(thebalancemustnotfallbelowpound600orpound1800asaboveatanytimeduringthe90daysperiod)
iii)Letterfrombankconfirmingfundsandthattheyhavebeeninthebankforatleast90daysTheletterfromabankorbuildingsocietyshouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
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bullthe funds held in the account and
bullthatthefundshavebeeninthebankforatleast90daysandthebalancehasnotfallenbelowpound600orpound1800asintheexamplesaboveatanytimeduringthe90dayperiod
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe90dayperiodarenotsufficient
iv)LetterfromafinancialinstitutionregulatedbyeithertheFinancialConductAuthoritytheprudentialRegulatoryAuthorityorinthecaseofoverseasaccountsthehomeregulator(officialregulatorybodyforthecountryinwhichtheinstitutionoperatesandthefundsarelocated)forthepurposeofpersonalsavingsaccountsconfirmingfundsThislettershouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bullthe funds held in the account and
bullthatthefundshavebeeninthebankforatleast90daysandthebalancehasnotfallenbelowpound600orpound1800asintheexamplesaboveatanytimeduringthe90dayperiod
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe90dayperiodarenotsufficient
evidence of certifying maintenance for family members of tier 2 Migrants
94IfyouaremakingyourapplicationatthesametimeastheTier2MigrantthenA-ratedsponsorsareabletocertifyyourmaintenanceontheTier2MigrantrsquosCertificateofSponsorshiporbyprovidingaletterYourmaintenancecannotbecertifiedifyourmainapplicanthasindefiniteleave to remain
95IfyouaremakingyourapplicationatthesametimeastheTier2MigrantandtheA-ratedsponsoriscertifyingmaintenanceontheCertificateofSponsorshipthenyoudonotneedtosendusanydocumentsformaintenanceWewilltakethisinformationfromtheCertificateofSponsorship
96 IftheA-ratedsponsoriscertifyingmaintenanceonaletterthentheletterwhichcanbepostedorfaxedtoyoumustbeonofficialletter-headedpaperorstationeryoftheorganisationbesignedbyaseniorofficialandmustshow
bullyour name
bullthe sponsorrsquos name and logo
bullconfirmationthatthesponsorhascertifiedthemaintenanceand
bulldetailsoflimitingtheundertakingifappropriate
evidence required for applications made as a tier 4 dependant
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97 IfyouqualifyforourdifferentiationarrangementsbecauseyouareconsideredtobeldquolowriskrdquoyouarenotrequiredtoincludetheevidentialdocumentsfromthissectionwithyourapplicationYoumusthoweverconfirmonyourapplicationformthatyoumeettherequirementssetoutinthissectionandthatyouholddocumentaryevidenceinthemannerrequiredWewillsometimesaskaldquolowriskrdquostudenttosendusthesedocumentsandwereservetherighttorequestanyorallthe evidential documents from this section from you
98 ThemoneyyoushowusmustbeforyouruseforlivingintheUKThefullamountofthismoney-whichshouldbeheldinthemannerspecifiedintheImmigrationRules-mustcontinuetobeavailabletoyouafteryourapplicationismadeexceptforanymoneythathasbeenpaidforliving costs
99 IfyouapplyseparatelyfromtheTier4(General)studentwewillrequireyouandanyotherfamilymemberswhoareoverseastoshowthatyouhaveheldthemoneyfor28days
100 ThedocumentsrequiredbyAppendixeoftheImmigrationRulesarespecifiedbelow
i)personalbankorbuildingsocietystatementscoveringthe28dayperiodimmediatelybeforetheapplicationThepersonalbankorbuildingsocietystatementsshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the statement
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 28 day period
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
Onlythemostrecentstatementmustbedatedwithin31daysofthedateofapplication
Adhocbankstatementsprintedonthebankrsquosletterheadareadmissibleasevidence(thisexcludesmini-statementsfromcashpoints)
IfyouwishtosubmitelectronicbankstatementsfromanonlineaccountthesemustcontainallofthedetailslistedaboveInadditionyouwillneedtoprovideasupportingletterfromyourbankoncompanyheadedpaperconfirmingtheauthenticityofthestatementsprovidedAlternativelyanelectronicbankstatementbearingtheofficialstampofthebankinquestionwillbeacceptedThisstampshouldappearoneverypageofthestatementStatementsthatsimplyshowthebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayarenotsufficient
ii)BuildingsocietypassbookThebuildingsocietypassbookshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 28 day period
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
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iii)Letterfrombankconfirmingfundsandthattheyhavebeeninthebankforatleast28daysTheletterfromabankorbuildingsocietyshouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthe funds held in the account and
bullthatthefundshavebeeninthebankforatleast28daysandtheamountofmoneyavailable
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe28dayperiodarenotsufficient
iv)LetterfromafinancialinstitutionregulatedbyeithertheFinancialConductAuthoritytheprudentialRegulatoryAuthorityorinthecaseofoverseasaccountsthehomeregulator(officialregulatorybodyforthecountryinwhichtheinstitutionoperatesandthefundsarelocated)forthepurposeofpersonalsavingsaccountsconfirmingfundsThislettershouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bullthe funds held in the account and
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe28dayperiodarenotsufficient
Official financial sponsorship or government sponsor
101 IftheTier4(General)Studenthasofficialfinancialsponsorship(ieisbeinggivenmoneytocovertheircoursefeesandlivingcosts)thissponsorshipmayalsobeintendedtocovercostsofyouandanyotherfamilymember(s)
102 WherethisisthecaseyoumustprovidealetterofconfirmationfromtheTier4(General)Studentrsquosofficialfinancialsponsor
103ThismaybeHerMajestyrsquosGovernmenttheirhomegovernmenttheBritishCounciloranyinternational organisation international company or university
104Thelettermustbeonofficialletter-headedpaperorstationeryoftheorganisationoftheofficialfinancialsponsorandhavetheofficialstampofthatorganisationonitItmustshow
bullboththeTier4(General)studentrsquosnameandyourname
bullthenameandcontactdetailsoftheofficialfinancialsponsor
bullthe date of the letter
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bullthe length of the sponsorship and
bullthe amount of money they are providing or a statement that they will cover the your full maintenance
105Iftheofficialfinancialsponsorshiponlycoverspartofyourlivingcostsdocumentationmustbeprovided to show the remaining maintenance as detailed earlier in this guidance
106 IfyouareapplyingatthesametimeastheTier4(General)StudentthefundsthatyouprovideevidenceofmustbeinadditiontothefundsfortheTier4(General)studentThesamemoneycannotbecountedtwiceForexampleiftheTier4(General)studentprovidesaletterconfirmingthathesheisinreceiptofofficialfinancialsponsorshipandyouprovidebankstatementstocoveryourownlivingcoststhemoneyheldinthebankaccountmustbeinadditiontothemoneythathasbeenprovidedbytheofficialfinancialsponsortocovertheTier4(General)Student
children of PBS Migrants
107 InordertoapplyforleavetoremainasthechildofapBSmigrantyoumustbeundertheageof18onthedateofapplicationIfyouareaged18oroveryoumusthaveorhavelastbeengrantedleaveasthefamilymemberofapBSmigrantorsomeoneapplyingatthesametimeforleave as a PBS migrant
108 YouwillnotbeconsideredtobeachildfamilymemberofapBSmigrantwhereitisconsideredthat you
bullare married or in a civil partnership
bullhave formed an independent family unit or
bullare living an independent life
109 Childrenaged18oroverwhohavenotpreviouslybeengrantedleaveasthefamilymemberofthepBSmigrantcannotbegrantedbeleaveasthefamilymemberofapBSmigrant
not have formed an independent family unit
110 examplesofwhenwemightconsiderthatthereisanindependentfamilyunitincludewhenyou
bullare living with your partner or
bullhave children of your own
not be living an independent life
111 examplesofwhenwemightconsideryoutobelivinganindependentlifeincludebullwhereyouarelivingawayfromthefamilyhome(exceptwhereyouareatboardingschool)
bullwhere you are in full time employment
bullwhereyouappeartobefinanciallyindependent(thatiswhereyourincomeexceedstheirexpenditure)
Documents required
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112 Ifyouareovertheageof16youshouldsubmitthefollowingdocumentationinsupportofyourapplicationTwoitemsfromthelistbelowconfirmingyourresidentialaddressbullbankstatementsandor
bullcreditcardbillsandor
bulldrivinglicenceandor
bullnHSRegistrationdocumentandor
bullletterfromyourcurrentschoolcollegeoruniversityconfirmingyouraddressThismustbeonofficialheadedpaperandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
113Thedocumentssubmittedshouldbefromtwoseparatesourcesanddatednomorethanamonth prior to the date of application
114Ifyoupayrentorboardtowardsyourkeepyoushouldalsoprovidedetailsofhowmuchthisamounts to each calendar month
115WhereyouareresidingseparatelyfromthoseonwhichyouareclaimingtobeafamilymemberthefollowinginformationordocumentationshouldbesubmittedbullreasonsforresidingawayfromthefamilyhomeWherethisisduetoacademicendeavoursyoushouldsubmitconfirmationfromyouruniversitycollegeconfirmingyourenrolmentandattendanceofthespecificcourseThisshouldbeonofficialheadedpaperandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
bullyoushouldalsoincludeevidencethatyouhavebeensupportedfinanciallybyyourparentswhilstresidingawayfromthefamilyhomeThefollowingdocumentationshouldbeincludedwiththe application
bankstatementsforyoucoveringthethreemonthspriortotheapplicationclearlyshowingthe origin of the deposits and
bankstatementsforyourparentcoveringthethreemonthspriortotheapplicationalsoshowingcorroboratingpaymentsoutoftheiraccount
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annex a - aPPlicantS wHo Have Been on a nHS FounDation PRogRaMMe oR wHo Have Been woRKing aS a DoctoR oR DentiSt in tRaining DuRing tHeiR MoSt Recent PeRioD oF leave
1IfyouwerelastgrantedleavewhichwasnotsubjecttoaconditionrestrictingyouremploymentandyouhavebeenonanHSfoundationprogrammeorworkingasalsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquoduringyourmostrecentperiodofleaveyoucanapplytobeexemptedfromtheconditionprohibitingthistypeofemployment
2Inordertoqualifyforthisexemptionyoushouldprovidethefollowingevidence
a)ToprovethatyouareontheFoundationprogrammealetterfromyourpostgraduateDeanthatsatisfiestherequirementsoftheImmigrationDirectorateInstruction(IDI)onpostgraduateDoctorsandDentists(seeinparticularpage17ofthatIDI)confirming
bullThat you have a place on a Foundation Programme and
bullTheFoundationprogrammeisrecognisedbythemedicalcommunityand
bullThe place on the Foundation Programme is full time
or
b)ToprovethatyouhavebeenworkingasaDoctororDentistinTrainingyoumustprovidealetterfromthenHSTrustemployingyouconfirmingthatyouhavebeenworkinginapostprogrammethathasbeenapprovedbythepostgraduateMedicaleducationandTrainingBoardasatrainingprogrammeorpostWhereyoudonotincludealloftherequestedinformationanygrantofleavewillbesubjecttothelsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquorestriction
or
c)evidenceofaprimarydegreeinmedicineordentistryfromaUKinstitutionthatisaUKrecognisedorlistedbodyorwhichholdsasponsorlicenceunderTier4ofthepointsBasedSystem
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Ifyouhavesubmittedaspecifieddocumentthatis
bullin the wrong format or
bulla copy and not an original document
wemayapproveyourapplicationexceptionallyifwearesatisfiedthatthespecifieddocumentsaregenuineandthatyoumeetalltheotherrequirementsWereservetherighttorequesttheoriginaldocumentsinthecorrectformatandtorefuseapplicationsifthespecifieddocumentsarenotprovided8 Anydocumentaryevidencethatyouprovidemustbetheoriginal(notacopy)unlesswesay
otherwise9 WhereadocumentisnotinenglishorWelshtheoriginalmustbeaccompaniedbyafullycertifiedtranslationbyaprofessionaltranslatorThistranslationmustincludedetailsofthetranslatorrsquoscredentialsandconfirmationthatitisanaccuratetranslationoftheoriginaldocumentItmustalsobedatedandincludetheoriginalsignatureofthetranslator
10 WeonlyneedevidencethatisdirectlyrelevanttotheapplicationassetoutintheImmigrationRulesandthisguidanceWewillnotconsiderunrelatedevidence
11 IfyouarethedependantofaTier4StudentswhoqualifiesforourdifferentiationarrangementsbecauseyouareconsideredtobeldquolowriskrdquoyouwillberequiredtoprovidefewerevidentialdocumentswhensubmittingyourapplicationWhereyouareexemptedfromhavingtoprovideadocument-oragroupofdocuments-underourdifferentiationarrangementsthiswillbespecificallystatedinthisguidanceTheUKBorderAgencyreservestherighttorequestthesedocuments from you in all cases
12 YouqualifyforourdifferentiationarrangementsifbullTheTier4studentissponsoredbyaHighlyTrustedSponsorand
bullYouareapplyingforleaveatthesametimeastheTier4studentand
bullYou are applying for entry clearance in your country of nationality or for leave to remain in the UKand
bullYouholdthesamenationalityastheTier4studentandbothofyouarenationalsofoneofthecountrieslistedatAppendixHoftheImmigrationRulesYoucancheckthisatwwwgovukgovernmentcollectionsimmigration-rules
Verification and other checks
13WeaimtoconsiderapplicationsquicklyHoweverwemustalsobeconfidentthatapplicationsmeettherequirementsoftheImmigrationRulesandthattheinformationyouprovideisatruereflectionofyourbackground
14Wewillaskforavarietyofverifiabledocumentstoenableustoconsideryourapplication15WemaywanttocheckthesupportingdocumentsyousendwithyourapplicationThereforeyoumustensurethatalltheevidencecomesfromasourcethatcanbeclearlyidentifiedandthatitcanbeindependentlyconfirmedasbeinggenuine
16 Therearetwosituationsinwhichwewillundertakeacheckbull Verification checksndashwherewehavereasonabledoubtsthatthedocumentsaregenuineor
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bull other checksndashwherewecarryoutfurtherchecksforexamplewherewehavedoubtsaboutanapplicationorthedocumentssentwiththeapplicationbutthedoubtsarenotseriousenoughforustomakeaverificationcheck
Verification checks17 Wherewehavereasonabledoubtsthataspecifieddocumentisgenuinewemaywanttoverify
the document with an independent person or government agency18 ThepurposeofthesechecksistoensurethatthedocumentprovidedisgenuineandaccuratelyreflectsstatementsmadeinyourapplicationIfthedocumentisbeingusedasevidencetosupportyourapplicationwealsowanttoensurethatitmeetstherequirementsoftheRules
19 Verificationmaydelayourdecisiononyourapplicationsowewillonlydoitwhenthereareclear reasons for it
Reasonable doubt20 TherearemanyreasonswhywemaydoubtthataspecifieddocumentisgenuineandwhatweconsidertobeareasonabledoubtwilldependonanindividualapplicationHoweverourjudgmentswillbebasedonthefactswehave
Outcome of verification check21 Therearethreepossibleoutcomesofaverificationcheck
bull Document confirmed as genuineIfwecanconcludethatthedocumentisgenuinewewillconsider your application as normal
bull Document confirmed as falseIfwecanconcludethatthedocumentisfalsewewillrefusetheapplicationwhetherornotthedocumentisessentialtotheapplicationIfadocumentisconfirmedasfalsewewillnormallyrefusetheapplicationformorethanonereasonForexampleifyousendusabankstatementtoshowthatyouhaveenoughfundsavailableandwehaveevidencethatthestatementisfalsewewillrefuseyourapplicationbecauseyoudonotmeetthefundsrequirementandbecauseyouhavesentafalsedocument
bull Verification check inconclusiveIfwecannotverifythatthedocumentiseithergenuineorfalsethenwewillignoreitasevidenceIfyouhavesentotherspecifieddocumentsasevidencethatyoumeettherequirementsoftheRuleswewillconsidertheseasnormalIfyouhavenotsentanyotherdocumentsyouwillnotmeettherequirementsoftheRules
Refusing applications without making verification checks22 WemayrefuseanapplicationwithoutmakingverificationchecksintwocircumstancesbullWhereweareconcernedaboutapieceofevidencebutwouldinanyeventrefusetheapplicationforotherreasonsthosereasonswillformthebasisoftherefusalWewillnotmakeverificationchecksinthesecircumstancesHoweverwewillalwaysverifypassportsifwedoubtthey are genuine
bullWherethereisevidencethatprovesaparticulardocumentisfalseIfwecanconfirmthatadocument is false we will normally refuse the application for more than one reason For example ifyousendusabankstatementtoshowthatyouhaveenoughfundsavailableandwehaveevidencethatthestatementisfalsewewillrefusetheapplicationbecauseyoudonotmeetthefundsrequirementandbecauseyouhavesentafalsedocument
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other checks23Wewillmakeothercheckswhereforexamplewehavedoubtsaboutanapplicationorthedocumentssentwiththeapplicationbutthesearenotseriousenoughforustomakeaverificationcheck
24Thesechecksmaydelayourdecisiononanapplicationsowewillonlymakethemwhenwehave clear reasons to do so
extra checks25SometimeswewillhavesuspicionsaboutadocumentbuttheywillnotbeenoughtomakeusdoubtthatitisgenuineForexamplethismaybebecausepreviousverificationcheckshavefound that some supporting evidence is invalid and some is genuine or where evidence provided contradictsinformationwealreadyhaveInthesecaseswemaycarryoutmorechecks
outcome of other checks26 Therearefourpossibleoutcomesofthesechecks
bull Document confirmed as genuineIfwecanconcludethatthedocumentisgenuinewewillconsider the application as normal
bull Document confirmed as falseIfwecanconcludethatthedocumentisfalsewewillrefusetheapplicationwhetherornotthedocumentisessentialtotheapplicationIfadocumentisconfirmedasfalsewewillnormallyrefusetheapplicationformorethanonereasonForexampleifyousendusabankstatementtoshowthatyouhaveenoughfundsavailableandwehaveevidencethatthestatementisfalsewewillrefuseyourapplicationbecauseyoudonotmeetthefundsrequirementandbecauseyouhavesentafalsedocument
bull check inconclusiveIfwecannotverifythatthedocumentiseithergenuineorfalsethenwewill consider the application as if the document is genuine
bull Check gives us cause to have reasonable doubt about the genuineness of a specified document Ifwecannotverifythatthedocumentiseithergenuineorfalsebutasaresultofthecheckswefindotherreasonstodoubtthegenuinenessofaparticularspecifieddocumentwemaydecidetomakeaverificationcheck
Procedure for verification and other checks27 Theproceduresforbothverificationchecksandothercheckswillusuallybesimilarandwillvaryfromcasetocasebuttheymayinvolvebullcheckingthedetailsorgenuinenessofdocumentswithemployerstherelevantembassyorhighcommissionothergovernmentdepartments(intheUnitedKingdomandoverseas)and
bullcheckingtheaccuracyandauthenticityofdocumentswithbanksuniversitiesandprofessionalbodies
Date of application28 Thedateofyourapplicationwillbetakentobethefollowing
For applications made in the united Kingdombullwheretheapplicationformissentbypostthedateofpostingor
bullwheretheapplicationformissentbycourierthedateonwhichitisdeliveredtotheUKBorderAgencyoftheHomeOffice
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bullwheretheapplicationformissubmittedonlinethedatewhenyousubmityourapplicationformand pay your application fee online
For applications made outside the united Kingdombullthe date that the fee associated with the application is paid This means the date shown on your payment receipt which depends on how you paid for your visa application for example at a BritishDiplomaticpostvisaapplicationcentreoronline
oveRview oF tHe teRMS anD conDitionS FoR aPPlicationS By PBS MigRantS
29 YoushouldreadtheImmigrationRulesthatapplyatthetimethatyoumakeyourapplication
Periods of grant
30WewillgrantleaveinlinewiththeexpirydateofthepBSmigrantrsquos(ormainapplicantrsquos)leaveexceptwherethepBSmigranthasbeengrantedindefiniteleavetoremainInthesecaseswewillgrantyouaperiodofthreeyearsleaveAnapplicationforfurtherleavemaythenbemadeifrequiredtotakeyouuptotheapplicablequalifyingperiodforindefiniteleavetoremain
applying as the Family Member of a tier 1 2 or 5 migrant in the uK
31IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier12or5migrantyoucannotapplyintheUKifyou
bullwerelastgrantedleavetoenterorremainasavisitorunlesstherelevantpoints-basedsystemmigrantwhoyouareapplyingtobedependantofhasorisbeinggrantedleavetoremainasaTier5(TemporaryWork)migrantinthecreativeandsportingsubcategoryor
bullare on temporary admission or temporary release
applying as the Family Member of a tier 4 (general) Migrant in the uK
32IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)applicantwhetherornotyoucanapplyforthepBSDependantcategoryintheUKdependsonthetypeofpermissiontostaythatyouhaveandtypeofcoursetheTier4(General)studentisstudyingorwillbestudying
33YoucanbethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)applicantwheretheyareapplyingfororhavebeengrantedentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainintheUnitedKingdomasaTier4(General)Studentif
(i) theTier4(General)applicantisagovernmentsponsoredstudentwhoisapplyingfor orwhohasbeengrantedentryclearanceorleavetoremaintoundertakeacourseof study longer than six months or
(ii) theTier4(General)applicantis
a) applyingfororhasbeengrantedentryclearanceorleavetoremaininorderto undertakeacourseofstudyatpost-graduatelevelfor12monthsorlonger and
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b) issponsoredbyasponsorwhoisaRecognisedBodyorabodyinreceiptof funding as a higher education institution from either
I theDepartmentforemploymentandLearninginnorthernIreland II theHighereducationFundingCouncilforengland III theHighereducationFundingCouncilforWalesor IV theScottishFundingCouncil or
(iii) theTier4(General)applicantisapplyingfororhasbeengrantedleavetoremainas aTier4(General)Studentonthedoctorateextensionschemeor
(iv) thefollowingconditionsaremet
a) theTier4(General)applicantisapplyingforentryclearanceleavetoenteror leavetoremaintoundertakeacourseofstudythatislongerthansixmonths and either
(1) hasentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainasaTier4 (General)Studentorasastudenttoundertakeacourseofstudylonger than six months or
(2) lasthadentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainwithinthe threemonthsprecedingtheapplicationasaTier4(General)Studentor asastudenttoundertakeacourseofstudylongerthansixmonthsand
b) You(thefamilymember)musteither-
(1) haveentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainasafamily memberofaTier4(General)Studentorastudentwithentryclearance leavetoenterorleavetoremaintoundertakeacourseofstudylonger than six months or
(2) havelasthadentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainwithin thethreemonthsprecedingtheapplicationasthefamilymemberofa Tier4(General)Studentorasastudenttoundertakeacourseofstudy longer than six months and
c) theTier4(General)applicantMigrantandyou(thefamilymember)mustbe applying at the same time
34ToapplyintheUKyoumustnothavelastbeengranted
bullleave to enter or remain as a visitor or
bulltemporary admission or temporary release
35Tier4(General)studentswhowillbestudyingintheUKforsixmonthsorlesscannotbringtheirpartnersandorchildren(alsoknownasdependants)totheUnitedKingdomwiththem
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additional evidential requirement for dependants of PBS migrants whose last grant of leave was not in this capacity
36IfyouareapplyingasafamilymemberofapBSmigrantandyourlastgrantofleavewasnotastheirdependantoryouareachildbornintheUKyouwillneedtodemonstrateyourrelationship WhereyouaremarriedorinacivilpartnershiptoapBSmigrantyoumustprovideyourmarriageorcivilpartnershipcertificatetosupportyourapplicationWhereyouareapplyingasthepartnerofapBSmigrantbutarenotmarriedorinacivilpartnershipwiththemyouwillneedtoprovidedocumentstoshowthatyouhavebeenlivinginarelationshipakintomarriagecivilpartnershipforaperiodofatleasttwoyears-documentsshouldthereforecoverthewholeofthisperiodDocumentswillonlybeacceptedwheretheyarefromofficialsourcessuchasutilitybillsornHSregistrationSuggested Documents
Partners (including spouses and civil partners)marriageorcivilpartnershipcertificatesbankstatementsCounciltaxbillsmedical registrationutilitybills
childrenFullbirthcertificateshowingbothparentsnamesIfyouareachilddependantovertheageof16youwillalsoneedtoincludethedocumentslistedin paragraph 112
conditions of Stay
37You will have the following conditions attached to any leave
bullnorecoursetopublicfunds
bullRegistrationwiththepoliceifthisisrequiredbyparagraph326oftheImmigrationRules
bullnoemploymentasaprofessionalsportsperson(includingasasportscoach)
bullnoemploymentasaDoctororDentistinTrainingunlessyou
haveobtainedaprimarydegreeinmedicineordentistryfromaUKinstitutionthatisaUKrecognisedorlistedbodyorwhichholdsasponsorlicenceunderTier4ofthepointsBasedSystem or
areapplyingforleavetoremainandhaveorhavelastbeengrantedentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainthatwasnotsubjecttoaconditionrestrictingyouremploymentwhetherthatisemploymentasaDoctororDentistinTrainingorotherwiseandhavebeenemployedduringthatleaveasaDoctororDentistinTraining
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38IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)Studentifthemainapplicantrsquosgrantofleaveisforlessthan12monthsyouwillnotbeallowedtoworkwhilstintheUKunlessthemainapplicant is a Government Sponsored Student
39IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)studentyouwillnotbeallowedtoworkwhilstintheUKifthemainapplicantrsquosgrantofleaveisforacourseofstudybelowdegreelevelunlesstheTier4migrantisagovernmentsponsoredstudent
40Inordertobegrantedentryclearanceasaspousecivilpartnerunmarriedorsamesexpartneryouandthemainapplicantmustbeaged18oroveronthedateyouareduetoarriveintheUnitedKingdom
care arrangements for children
41AllarrangementsforchildrenrsquoscareandaccommodationintheUnitedKingdommustcomplywithrelevantUnitedKingdomlegislationandregulationsMoreinformationcanbefoundontheDepartmentofHealthwebsite
bullAccommodationofstudentsundereighteenbyfurthereducationcollegesnationalminimumstandards and inspection regulations wwwdhgovukenpublicationsandstatisticspublicationspublicationspolicyAndGuidanceDH_4005629
bullBoarding schools national minimum standards inspection regulations wwwdhgovukenpublicationsandstatisticspublicationspublicationspolicyAndGuidanceDH_4006331
bullResidentialspecialschoolsnationalminimumstandardsinspectionregulationswwwdhgovukenpublicationsandstatisticspublicationspublicationsLegislationDH_4006472
Doctor or Dentist in training condition
42IfyouhavebeenworkingasalsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquoduringyourmostrecentperiodofleaveyoushouldsubmitthedocumentsspecifiedinAnnexAofthisguidanceIfyoudonotincludealloftherequestedinformationanygrantofleavewillbesubjecttothelsquoDoctororDentistin Trainingrsquo restriction
Maintenance RequiReMent
43pleaserefertoparagraphs319C319HandappendixeoftheImmigrationRules44OneoftherequirementsforfamilymembersofpointsBasedSystemMigrantsisthatyoumustbeabletosupportyourselffortheentiredurationofyourstayintheUKwithoutneedinghelpfrompublicfunds(forexamplebenefitsprovidedbythestate)Ifyoucannotyoucouldfacefinancialhardshipbecauseyouwillnothaveaccesstomoststatebenefits
45pleasenotethatfrom1July2014theamountofmaintenancerequiredbyfamilymembersofallpBSmigrantswillbeincreasedMoredetailsincludingthenewamountofmaintenancethatwillberequiredcanbefoundonourwebsitewwwgovukgovernmentcollectionsimmigration-rules-statement-of-changes
Family members of tier 1 (general) tier 1 (entrepreneur) and tier 1 (Post Study work) migrants
46IftheTier1MigrantisoutsidetheUnitedKingdomorhasbeenpresentintheUnitedKingdomforlessthan12monthsyoumustshowthatyoutheTier1Migrantor(forchildren)yourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdomhaveatleastpound1800tosupportyouthisis in addition to any funds the Tier 1 Migrant needs to prove they have enough money to support
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themselves47IftheTier1MigranthasbeenintheUnitedKingdomfor12monthsormoreyoumusthavepound600tosupportyourself
48ForexampletheTier1MigranthasbeenintheUKfor6monthsandismakinganapplicationatthesametimeastheirspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound1800fortheirspouseandafurtherpound1800foreachchildinadditiontopound900requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound6300inavailablefunds(pound1800x3=pound5400+pound900)
49IfthesameTier1MigrantandtheirfamilyhadbeenpresentintheUKfortwoyearstheywouldrequireevidencethattheyheldpound2700(pound600x3=pound1800+pound900)inavailablefunds
50IfyouareapplyingasthefamilymemberofaTier1(entrepreneur)migrantyoucannotusethesamefundstomeetthemaintenancerequirementthattheTier1(entrepreneur)usedtomeettheattributesrequirement(appendixAoftheImmigrationRules)
Family members of tier 1 (investor) and tier 1 (exceptional talent) migrants
51DependantsofTier1(Investors)andTier1(exceptionalTalent)donotneedtosatisfythemaintenancerequirement
Family members of tier 1 (graduate entrepreneur) migrants
52IftheTier1(Graduateentrepreneur)isoutsidetheUnitedKingdomorhasbeenpresentintheUnitedKingdomforlessthan12monthsyoumusthavepound1200tosupportyourself
53IftheTier1(Graduateentrepreneur)hasbeenintheUnitedKingdomfor12monthsormoreyoumusthavepound600tosupportyourself
54Thisrequirementcanbemetbyeitherhavingsavingsofpound1200orpound600wheretheTier1(Graduateentrepreneur)hasbeenintheUnitedKingdomfor12monthsormorewhichmusthavebeenheldforatleasta90consecutivedayperiodpriortothedateofapplicationorprovidinganendorsementletterfromUKTradeandInvestment(UKTI)confirmingthatithasawardedfundingthatisatleastsufficienttocovertherequiredmaintenancefundsforthemainapplicantyouandanyotherpBSDependants
Family member of a tier 2 Migrant
55Youmusthavepound600tosupportyourself56Thisrequirementcanbemetby
bullhavingsavingsofpound600whichmusthavebeenheldforatleastthreemonthspriortothedateofapplication or
bulltheTier2A-ratedsponsorprovidingawrittenundertakingthatshoulditbecomenecessaryitwillmaintainandaccommodatethefamilymemberforamonthTheundertakingmaybelimitedprovidedthelimitisatleastpound600perfamilymember
57ForexampletheTier2MigrantismakinganapplicationatthesametimeastheirspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound600fortheirspouseandafurtherpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound900requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2700inavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound900)
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58IfyouapplyatthesametimeasthemainapplicantyouareonlyrequiredtoprovideevidencethatyoumeetthemaintenancerequirementwhentheTier2MigrantisalsorequiredtomeetthemaintenancerequirementIfyouapplyseparatelyfromthemainapplicantyouwillalwaysneedtohavethenecessaryfundstomeetthemaintenancerequirementorhaveawrittenundertakingfrom an A-rated Sponsor
59ForexamplewheretheTier2MigrantissubmittinganapplicationbecausetheyarechangingemploymentwithinTier2neithertheTier2Migrantnoranyfamilymemberisrequiredtosubmitevidencethattheymeetthemaintenancerequirement
Family member of a tier 4 (general) Student
60 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)Studentyourmaintenancerequirementswilldepend on the following circumstancesbullthe length of the course
bullwherethemainapplicantwillbestudyingintheUnitedKingdomand
bullwhetherthemainapplicantalreadyhasanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUK
61 TheTier4(General)Studentwillbeeither
bullOnacoursebasedininnerLondon
bullOnacoursebasedinouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUK
62 Tomeetbasiclivingexpensesnotincludingfeesastudent
bullStudyingininnerLondonforthemajorityofhisherstudymusthavepound1000permonth
bullStudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomforthemajorityofhisherstudymusthavepound800permonth
63WewillusetheaddressgivenasthemainstudysitetoassesswhetherthestudentwillstudyforthemajorityofthetimeininnerLondon(morethan50oftheirstudytime)ThefollowingLondonBoroughsaresubjecttothepound1000permonthmaintenancerequirement
bullCamden
bullCityofLondon
bullHackneyHammersmithandFulham
bullHaringey
bullIslington
bullKensingtonandChelsea
bullLambeth
bullLewisham
bullnewham
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bullSouthwark
bullTowerHamlets
bullWandsworthand
bullWestminster
AllotherLondonBoroughsandanyotherareaintheUnitedKingdomwillbesubjecttothepound800permonthrequirement
64ThestudentrsquoseducationproviderwillbeabletotellthestudentwhichLondonBoroughhesheisbasedin
65IfthestudentwillbestudyingatmorethanonesiteandonesiteisininnerLondonandonesiteisnotwewillbasethemaintenancerequirementsonwherethestudentwillspendthemajorityoftheirtimestudyingthestudentwillneedtogetthisaddressfromtheTier4sponsor
66 IfthecourseinvolvesstudythatissplitequallybetweentwoormoresitesthemainstudysitenamedbythesponsorintheConfirmationofAcceptanceforStudieswillbeusedtoassessthelevelofmaintenancerequired
67 IfwedonothavetheboroughintheaddresswewillenterthepostcodeintohttpwwwaboutmyvotecoukandifitconfirmsthattheaddressisinaLondonBoroughthatislistedabovewewillapplytheinnerLondonmaintenancerequirement
How many months money does a family member of a tier 4 (general) Student need
68 IfyouareafamilymemberofaTier4(General)studentyoumustshowthatyouhaveenoughmoneytocoveryourmonthlylivingcostswhilstthestudentisstudyingintheUnitedKingdom
69 The amount of money you have to show will depend on whether the student already has anestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdomWhereastudenthasanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdomyouwillneedtoshowlessmoneyforlivingcosts
70 ATier4(General)student(includingDoctorateextensionschemepost-graduateDoctorsandSabbaticalOfficers)hasanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUKiftheyhavecurrententryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainasaTier4migrantasastudentorasapost-graduateDoctororDentistwhenapplyingforfurtherleaveandonthedateofapplicationthey
bullhavefinishedasinglecoursethatwasatleastsixmonthslongwithintheapplicantrsquoslastperiodof entry clearance leave to enter or leave to remain or
bullare applying for a continued study on a single course where the applicant has completed at least six months of that course
ATier4(General)studentcanqualifyforthereducedmaintenancelevelswhethertheyareapplyingfrominsidetheUKorfromoverseas
71 YoucanqualifyforthereducedmaintenancelevelswhetheryouareapplyingfrominsidetheUnitedKingdomorfromoverseas
72 IfthestudentdoesnothaveanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdomyoumust show that you have money for your living costs for each month of the studentrsquos course up to a maximum of 9 months
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73AstudentwithanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdommustshowthattheyhave money for their living costs for each month of their course up to a maximum of 2 months
74IfthelengthofastudentrsquoscourseincludesapartofamonthwewillroundthetimeuptothenextmonthForexampleifacourseissevenmonthsandtwoweeksyoumustshowthatyouhave enough money for eight months
the family member of a tier 4 (general) Student where the student does not have an established presence in the uK if the tier 4 (general) Student is studying in inner london
75IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonyoumusthavepound600permonthuptoamaximumof9monthstosupportyourself
76 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonismakinganapplicationatthesametimeashisherspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound600fortheirspouseandafurtherpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound1000requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2800inavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound1000)permonthuptoamaximumof9months
if the tier 4 (general) Student is studying in outer london or anywhere else in the uK77 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomthenyoumusthavepound450permonthuptoamaximumof9months to support yourself
78 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomismakinganapplicationatthesametimeastheirspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound450fortheirspouseandafurtherpound450foreachchildinadditiontopound800requiredforhisherownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2150inavailablefunds(pound450x3=pound1350+pound800)permonthuptoamaximumof9months
the family member of a tier 4 (general) Student where the student has an established presence in the uK if the tier 4 (general) Student is studying in inner london
79 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonyoumusthave2monthsmaintenanceofpound600permonthtosupportyourself
80 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonismakinganapplication at the same time as their spouse and two children They must show that they have pound600fortheirspouseandafurtherpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound1000requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyhold2monthsmaintenanceofpound2800permonthinavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound1000)
if the tier 4 (general) student is studying in outer london or anywhere else in the uK
81 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomyoumusthave2monthsmaintenanceofpound450permonthto support yourself
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82 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomismakinganapplicationatthesametimeastheirspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound450forhisherspouseandafurtherpound450foreachchildinadditiontopound800requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyhold2monthsmaintenanceofpound2150permonthinavailablefunds(pound450x3=pound1350+pound800)
Family member of a tier 4 (child) Student Migrant
83ThedependantrouteisnotavailableforafamilymemberofaTier4(Child)Studentmigrant
Family member of a tier 5 (temporary worker)
84IfyouarethefamilymemberoftheTier5(TemporaryWorker)youmusthavepound600tosupportyourself
85ForexampletheTier5(TemporaryWorker)Migrantismakinganapplicationatthesametimeashisspouseandtwochildrenmustshowthathehaspound600forhisspouseandpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound900requiredforhisownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2700inavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound900)
86 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier5(TemporaryWorker)whoisextendingtheirleaveyouarerequiredtoprovideevidenceofmeetingthemaintenancerequirement
Documents we require
87 Thisevidencemustbeoriginalontheofficialletter-headedpaperorstationeryoftheorganisationandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
88 evidencemustbeintheformofcashfundsOtheraccountsorfinancialinstrumentssuchassharesbondspensionfundsetcregardlessofnoticeperiodarenotacceptable
89 Ifyouwishtorelyonajointaccountasevidenceofavailablefundsyouthemainapplicantor(forchildren)yourotherparentwhoislegallypresentintheUnitedKingdommustbenamedontheaccountalongwithoneormoreothernamedindividual(s)
90 Allevidencemustbedatednomorethan31daysbeforetheapplicationissubmitted91 Wherethefundsareinacurrencyotherthanpoundssterlingtheamountweconsiderwillbebasedontheexchangeratefortherelevantcurrencyonthedateoftheapplicationtakenfromtheratespublishedonwwwoandacom
92 YouwillnotmeettherequirementsoftheImmigrationRulesformaintenancewhereyourabilitytomeetthemaintenancerequirementisbasedonevidenceoffundsthatareheldinafinancialinstitutionwithwhichtheUKBorderAgencyisunabletomakesatisfactoryverificationchecksAlistoffinancialinstitutionswhichdonotsatisfactorilyverifyfinancialstatementsappearsatAppendixpoftheImmigrationRulesandcanalsobefoundonourwebsiteatwwwukbahomeofficegovuksitecontentdocumentsstudyingfinancial-institutions
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eviDence FoR aPPlicationS MaDe aS tHe DePenDant oF a PeRSon witH leave unDeR tieR 1 2 oR 5
93ThedocumentsrequiredbyAppendixeoftheImmigrationRulesarespecifiedbelowi)personalbankorbuildingsocietystatementscoveringthe90dayperiodimmediatelybeforetheapplicationThepersonalbankorbuildingsocietystatementsshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the statement
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 90 day period
bullthattherearesufficientfundspresentintheaccount(thebalancemustnotfallbelowpound600orpound1800asaboveatanytimeduringthe90dayperiod)
Onlythemostrecentstatementmustbedatedwithin31daysofthedateofapplication
Adhocbankstatementsprintedonthebankrsquosletterheadareadmissibleasevidence(thisexcludesmini-statementsfromcashpoints)
IfyouwishtosubmitelectronicbankstatementsfromanonlineaccountthesemustcontainallofthedetailslistedaboveInadditionyouwillneedtoprovideasupportingletterfromyourbankoncompanyheadedpaperconfirmingtheauthenticityofthestatementsprovidedAlternativelyanelectronicbankstatementbearingtheofficialstampofthebankinquestionwillbeacceptedThisstampshouldappearoneverypageofthestatementStatementsthatsimplyshowthebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayarenotsufficient
ii)BuildingsocietypassbookThebuildingsocietypassbookshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 90 day period
bullthattherearesufficientfundspresentintheaccount(thebalancemustnotfallbelowpound600orpound1800asaboveatanytimeduringthe90daysperiod)
iii)Letterfrombankconfirmingfundsandthattheyhavebeeninthebankforatleast90daysTheletterfromabankorbuildingsocietyshouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
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bullthe funds held in the account and
bullthatthefundshavebeeninthebankforatleast90daysandthebalancehasnotfallenbelowpound600orpound1800asintheexamplesaboveatanytimeduringthe90dayperiod
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe90dayperiodarenotsufficient
iv)LetterfromafinancialinstitutionregulatedbyeithertheFinancialConductAuthoritytheprudentialRegulatoryAuthorityorinthecaseofoverseasaccountsthehomeregulator(officialregulatorybodyforthecountryinwhichtheinstitutionoperatesandthefundsarelocated)forthepurposeofpersonalsavingsaccountsconfirmingfundsThislettershouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bullthe funds held in the account and
bullthatthefundshavebeeninthebankforatleast90daysandthebalancehasnotfallenbelowpound600orpound1800asintheexamplesaboveatanytimeduringthe90dayperiod
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe90dayperiodarenotsufficient
evidence of certifying maintenance for family members of tier 2 Migrants
94IfyouaremakingyourapplicationatthesametimeastheTier2MigrantthenA-ratedsponsorsareabletocertifyyourmaintenanceontheTier2MigrantrsquosCertificateofSponsorshiporbyprovidingaletterYourmaintenancecannotbecertifiedifyourmainapplicanthasindefiniteleave to remain
95IfyouaremakingyourapplicationatthesametimeastheTier2MigrantandtheA-ratedsponsoriscertifyingmaintenanceontheCertificateofSponsorshipthenyoudonotneedtosendusanydocumentsformaintenanceWewilltakethisinformationfromtheCertificateofSponsorship
96 IftheA-ratedsponsoriscertifyingmaintenanceonaletterthentheletterwhichcanbepostedorfaxedtoyoumustbeonofficialletter-headedpaperorstationeryoftheorganisationbesignedbyaseniorofficialandmustshow
bullyour name
bullthe sponsorrsquos name and logo
bullconfirmationthatthesponsorhascertifiedthemaintenanceand
bulldetailsoflimitingtheundertakingifappropriate
evidence required for applications made as a tier 4 dependant
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97 IfyouqualifyforourdifferentiationarrangementsbecauseyouareconsideredtobeldquolowriskrdquoyouarenotrequiredtoincludetheevidentialdocumentsfromthissectionwithyourapplicationYoumusthoweverconfirmonyourapplicationformthatyoumeettherequirementssetoutinthissectionandthatyouholddocumentaryevidenceinthemannerrequiredWewillsometimesaskaldquolowriskrdquostudenttosendusthesedocumentsandwereservetherighttorequestanyorallthe evidential documents from this section from you
98 ThemoneyyoushowusmustbeforyouruseforlivingintheUKThefullamountofthismoney-whichshouldbeheldinthemannerspecifiedintheImmigrationRules-mustcontinuetobeavailabletoyouafteryourapplicationismadeexceptforanymoneythathasbeenpaidforliving costs
99 IfyouapplyseparatelyfromtheTier4(General)studentwewillrequireyouandanyotherfamilymemberswhoareoverseastoshowthatyouhaveheldthemoneyfor28days
100 ThedocumentsrequiredbyAppendixeoftheImmigrationRulesarespecifiedbelow
i)personalbankorbuildingsocietystatementscoveringthe28dayperiodimmediatelybeforetheapplicationThepersonalbankorbuildingsocietystatementsshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the statement
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 28 day period
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
Onlythemostrecentstatementmustbedatedwithin31daysofthedateofapplication
Adhocbankstatementsprintedonthebankrsquosletterheadareadmissibleasevidence(thisexcludesmini-statementsfromcashpoints)
IfyouwishtosubmitelectronicbankstatementsfromanonlineaccountthesemustcontainallofthedetailslistedaboveInadditionyouwillneedtoprovideasupportingletterfromyourbankoncompanyheadedpaperconfirmingtheauthenticityofthestatementsprovidedAlternativelyanelectronicbankstatementbearingtheofficialstampofthebankinquestionwillbeacceptedThisstampshouldappearoneverypageofthestatementStatementsthatsimplyshowthebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayarenotsufficient
ii)BuildingsocietypassbookThebuildingsocietypassbookshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 28 day period
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
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iii)Letterfrombankconfirmingfundsandthattheyhavebeeninthebankforatleast28daysTheletterfromabankorbuildingsocietyshouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthe funds held in the account and
bullthatthefundshavebeeninthebankforatleast28daysandtheamountofmoneyavailable
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe28dayperiodarenotsufficient
iv)LetterfromafinancialinstitutionregulatedbyeithertheFinancialConductAuthoritytheprudentialRegulatoryAuthorityorinthecaseofoverseasaccountsthehomeregulator(officialregulatorybodyforthecountryinwhichtheinstitutionoperatesandthefundsarelocated)forthepurposeofpersonalsavingsaccountsconfirmingfundsThislettershouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bullthe funds held in the account and
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe28dayperiodarenotsufficient
Official financial sponsorship or government sponsor
101 IftheTier4(General)Studenthasofficialfinancialsponsorship(ieisbeinggivenmoneytocovertheircoursefeesandlivingcosts)thissponsorshipmayalsobeintendedtocovercostsofyouandanyotherfamilymember(s)
102 WherethisisthecaseyoumustprovidealetterofconfirmationfromtheTier4(General)Studentrsquosofficialfinancialsponsor
103ThismaybeHerMajestyrsquosGovernmenttheirhomegovernmenttheBritishCounciloranyinternational organisation international company or university
104Thelettermustbeonofficialletter-headedpaperorstationeryoftheorganisationoftheofficialfinancialsponsorandhavetheofficialstampofthatorganisationonitItmustshow
bullboththeTier4(General)studentrsquosnameandyourname
bullthenameandcontactdetailsoftheofficialfinancialsponsor
bullthe date of the letter
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bullthe length of the sponsorship and
bullthe amount of money they are providing or a statement that they will cover the your full maintenance
105Iftheofficialfinancialsponsorshiponlycoverspartofyourlivingcostsdocumentationmustbeprovided to show the remaining maintenance as detailed earlier in this guidance
106 IfyouareapplyingatthesametimeastheTier4(General)StudentthefundsthatyouprovideevidenceofmustbeinadditiontothefundsfortheTier4(General)studentThesamemoneycannotbecountedtwiceForexampleiftheTier4(General)studentprovidesaletterconfirmingthathesheisinreceiptofofficialfinancialsponsorshipandyouprovidebankstatementstocoveryourownlivingcoststhemoneyheldinthebankaccountmustbeinadditiontothemoneythathasbeenprovidedbytheofficialfinancialsponsortocovertheTier4(General)Student
children of PBS Migrants
107 InordertoapplyforleavetoremainasthechildofapBSmigrantyoumustbeundertheageof18onthedateofapplicationIfyouareaged18oroveryoumusthaveorhavelastbeengrantedleaveasthefamilymemberofapBSmigrantorsomeoneapplyingatthesametimeforleave as a PBS migrant
108 YouwillnotbeconsideredtobeachildfamilymemberofapBSmigrantwhereitisconsideredthat you
bullare married or in a civil partnership
bullhave formed an independent family unit or
bullare living an independent life
109 Childrenaged18oroverwhohavenotpreviouslybeengrantedleaveasthefamilymemberofthepBSmigrantcannotbegrantedbeleaveasthefamilymemberofapBSmigrant
not have formed an independent family unit
110 examplesofwhenwemightconsiderthatthereisanindependentfamilyunitincludewhenyou
bullare living with your partner or
bullhave children of your own
not be living an independent life
111 examplesofwhenwemightconsideryoutobelivinganindependentlifeincludebullwhereyouarelivingawayfromthefamilyhome(exceptwhereyouareatboardingschool)
bullwhere you are in full time employment
bullwhereyouappeartobefinanciallyindependent(thatiswhereyourincomeexceedstheirexpenditure)
Documents required
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112 Ifyouareovertheageof16youshouldsubmitthefollowingdocumentationinsupportofyourapplicationTwoitemsfromthelistbelowconfirmingyourresidentialaddressbullbankstatementsandor
bullcreditcardbillsandor
bulldrivinglicenceandor
bullnHSRegistrationdocumentandor
bullletterfromyourcurrentschoolcollegeoruniversityconfirmingyouraddressThismustbeonofficialheadedpaperandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
113Thedocumentssubmittedshouldbefromtwoseparatesourcesanddatednomorethanamonth prior to the date of application
114Ifyoupayrentorboardtowardsyourkeepyoushouldalsoprovidedetailsofhowmuchthisamounts to each calendar month
115WhereyouareresidingseparatelyfromthoseonwhichyouareclaimingtobeafamilymemberthefollowinginformationordocumentationshouldbesubmittedbullreasonsforresidingawayfromthefamilyhomeWherethisisduetoacademicendeavoursyoushouldsubmitconfirmationfromyouruniversitycollegeconfirmingyourenrolmentandattendanceofthespecificcourseThisshouldbeonofficialheadedpaperandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
bullyoushouldalsoincludeevidencethatyouhavebeensupportedfinanciallybyyourparentswhilstresidingawayfromthefamilyhomeThefollowingdocumentationshouldbeincludedwiththe application
bankstatementsforyoucoveringthethreemonthspriortotheapplicationclearlyshowingthe origin of the deposits and
bankstatementsforyourparentcoveringthethreemonthspriortotheapplicationalsoshowingcorroboratingpaymentsoutoftheiraccount
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annex a - aPPlicantS wHo Have Been on a nHS FounDation PRogRaMMe oR wHo Have Been woRKing aS a DoctoR oR DentiSt in tRaining DuRing tHeiR MoSt Recent PeRioD oF leave
1IfyouwerelastgrantedleavewhichwasnotsubjecttoaconditionrestrictingyouremploymentandyouhavebeenonanHSfoundationprogrammeorworkingasalsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquoduringyourmostrecentperiodofleaveyoucanapplytobeexemptedfromtheconditionprohibitingthistypeofemployment
2Inordertoqualifyforthisexemptionyoushouldprovidethefollowingevidence
a)ToprovethatyouareontheFoundationprogrammealetterfromyourpostgraduateDeanthatsatisfiestherequirementsoftheImmigrationDirectorateInstruction(IDI)onpostgraduateDoctorsandDentists(seeinparticularpage17ofthatIDI)confirming
bullThat you have a place on a Foundation Programme and
bullTheFoundationprogrammeisrecognisedbythemedicalcommunityand
bullThe place on the Foundation Programme is full time
or
b)ToprovethatyouhavebeenworkingasaDoctororDentistinTrainingyoumustprovidealetterfromthenHSTrustemployingyouconfirmingthatyouhavebeenworkinginapostprogrammethathasbeenapprovedbythepostgraduateMedicaleducationandTrainingBoardasatrainingprogrammeorpostWhereyoudonotincludealloftherequestedinformationanygrantofleavewillbesubjecttothelsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquorestriction
or
c)evidenceofaprimarydegreeinmedicineordentistryfromaUKinstitutionthatisaUKrecognisedorlistedbodyorwhichholdsasponsorlicenceunderTier4ofthepointsBasedSystem
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bull other checksndashwherewecarryoutfurtherchecksforexamplewherewehavedoubtsaboutanapplicationorthedocumentssentwiththeapplicationbutthedoubtsarenotseriousenoughforustomakeaverificationcheck
Verification checks17 Wherewehavereasonabledoubtsthataspecifieddocumentisgenuinewemaywanttoverify
the document with an independent person or government agency18 ThepurposeofthesechecksistoensurethatthedocumentprovidedisgenuineandaccuratelyreflectsstatementsmadeinyourapplicationIfthedocumentisbeingusedasevidencetosupportyourapplicationwealsowanttoensurethatitmeetstherequirementsoftheRules
19 Verificationmaydelayourdecisiononyourapplicationsowewillonlydoitwhenthereareclear reasons for it
Reasonable doubt20 TherearemanyreasonswhywemaydoubtthataspecifieddocumentisgenuineandwhatweconsidertobeareasonabledoubtwilldependonanindividualapplicationHoweverourjudgmentswillbebasedonthefactswehave
Outcome of verification check21 Therearethreepossibleoutcomesofaverificationcheck
bull Document confirmed as genuineIfwecanconcludethatthedocumentisgenuinewewillconsider your application as normal
bull Document confirmed as falseIfwecanconcludethatthedocumentisfalsewewillrefusetheapplicationwhetherornotthedocumentisessentialtotheapplicationIfadocumentisconfirmedasfalsewewillnormallyrefusetheapplicationformorethanonereasonForexampleifyousendusabankstatementtoshowthatyouhaveenoughfundsavailableandwehaveevidencethatthestatementisfalsewewillrefuseyourapplicationbecauseyoudonotmeetthefundsrequirementandbecauseyouhavesentafalsedocument
bull Verification check inconclusiveIfwecannotverifythatthedocumentiseithergenuineorfalsethenwewillignoreitasevidenceIfyouhavesentotherspecifieddocumentsasevidencethatyoumeettherequirementsoftheRuleswewillconsidertheseasnormalIfyouhavenotsentanyotherdocumentsyouwillnotmeettherequirementsoftheRules
Refusing applications without making verification checks22 WemayrefuseanapplicationwithoutmakingverificationchecksintwocircumstancesbullWhereweareconcernedaboutapieceofevidencebutwouldinanyeventrefusetheapplicationforotherreasonsthosereasonswillformthebasisoftherefusalWewillnotmakeverificationchecksinthesecircumstancesHoweverwewillalwaysverifypassportsifwedoubtthey are genuine
bullWherethereisevidencethatprovesaparticulardocumentisfalseIfwecanconfirmthatadocument is false we will normally refuse the application for more than one reason For example ifyousendusabankstatementtoshowthatyouhaveenoughfundsavailableandwehaveevidencethatthestatementisfalsewewillrefusetheapplicationbecauseyoudonotmeetthefundsrequirementandbecauseyouhavesentafalsedocument
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other checks23Wewillmakeothercheckswhereforexamplewehavedoubtsaboutanapplicationorthedocumentssentwiththeapplicationbutthesearenotseriousenoughforustomakeaverificationcheck
24Thesechecksmaydelayourdecisiononanapplicationsowewillonlymakethemwhenwehave clear reasons to do so
extra checks25SometimeswewillhavesuspicionsaboutadocumentbuttheywillnotbeenoughtomakeusdoubtthatitisgenuineForexamplethismaybebecausepreviousverificationcheckshavefound that some supporting evidence is invalid and some is genuine or where evidence provided contradictsinformationwealreadyhaveInthesecaseswemaycarryoutmorechecks
outcome of other checks26 Therearefourpossibleoutcomesofthesechecks
bull Document confirmed as genuineIfwecanconcludethatthedocumentisgenuinewewillconsider the application as normal
bull Document confirmed as falseIfwecanconcludethatthedocumentisfalsewewillrefusetheapplicationwhetherornotthedocumentisessentialtotheapplicationIfadocumentisconfirmedasfalsewewillnormallyrefusetheapplicationformorethanonereasonForexampleifyousendusabankstatementtoshowthatyouhaveenoughfundsavailableandwehaveevidencethatthestatementisfalsewewillrefuseyourapplicationbecauseyoudonotmeetthefundsrequirementandbecauseyouhavesentafalsedocument
bull check inconclusiveIfwecannotverifythatthedocumentiseithergenuineorfalsethenwewill consider the application as if the document is genuine
bull Check gives us cause to have reasonable doubt about the genuineness of a specified document Ifwecannotverifythatthedocumentiseithergenuineorfalsebutasaresultofthecheckswefindotherreasonstodoubtthegenuinenessofaparticularspecifieddocumentwemaydecidetomakeaverificationcheck
Procedure for verification and other checks27 Theproceduresforbothverificationchecksandothercheckswillusuallybesimilarandwillvaryfromcasetocasebuttheymayinvolvebullcheckingthedetailsorgenuinenessofdocumentswithemployerstherelevantembassyorhighcommissionothergovernmentdepartments(intheUnitedKingdomandoverseas)and
bullcheckingtheaccuracyandauthenticityofdocumentswithbanksuniversitiesandprofessionalbodies
Date of application28 Thedateofyourapplicationwillbetakentobethefollowing
For applications made in the united Kingdombullwheretheapplicationformissentbypostthedateofpostingor
bullwheretheapplicationformissentbycourierthedateonwhichitisdeliveredtotheUKBorderAgencyoftheHomeOffice
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bullwheretheapplicationformissubmittedonlinethedatewhenyousubmityourapplicationformand pay your application fee online
For applications made outside the united Kingdombullthe date that the fee associated with the application is paid This means the date shown on your payment receipt which depends on how you paid for your visa application for example at a BritishDiplomaticpostvisaapplicationcentreoronline
oveRview oF tHe teRMS anD conDitionS FoR aPPlicationS By PBS MigRantS
29 YoushouldreadtheImmigrationRulesthatapplyatthetimethatyoumakeyourapplication
Periods of grant
30WewillgrantleaveinlinewiththeexpirydateofthepBSmigrantrsquos(ormainapplicantrsquos)leaveexceptwherethepBSmigranthasbeengrantedindefiniteleavetoremainInthesecaseswewillgrantyouaperiodofthreeyearsleaveAnapplicationforfurtherleavemaythenbemadeifrequiredtotakeyouuptotheapplicablequalifyingperiodforindefiniteleavetoremain
applying as the Family Member of a tier 1 2 or 5 migrant in the uK
31IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier12or5migrantyoucannotapplyintheUKifyou
bullwerelastgrantedleavetoenterorremainasavisitorunlesstherelevantpoints-basedsystemmigrantwhoyouareapplyingtobedependantofhasorisbeinggrantedleavetoremainasaTier5(TemporaryWork)migrantinthecreativeandsportingsubcategoryor
bullare on temporary admission or temporary release
applying as the Family Member of a tier 4 (general) Migrant in the uK
32IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)applicantwhetherornotyoucanapplyforthepBSDependantcategoryintheUKdependsonthetypeofpermissiontostaythatyouhaveandtypeofcoursetheTier4(General)studentisstudyingorwillbestudying
33YoucanbethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)applicantwheretheyareapplyingfororhavebeengrantedentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainintheUnitedKingdomasaTier4(General)Studentif
(i) theTier4(General)applicantisagovernmentsponsoredstudentwhoisapplyingfor orwhohasbeengrantedentryclearanceorleavetoremaintoundertakeacourseof study longer than six months or
(ii) theTier4(General)applicantis
a) applyingfororhasbeengrantedentryclearanceorleavetoremaininorderto undertakeacourseofstudyatpost-graduatelevelfor12monthsorlonger and
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b) issponsoredbyasponsorwhoisaRecognisedBodyorabodyinreceiptof funding as a higher education institution from either
I theDepartmentforemploymentandLearninginnorthernIreland II theHighereducationFundingCouncilforengland III theHighereducationFundingCouncilforWalesor IV theScottishFundingCouncil or
(iii) theTier4(General)applicantisapplyingfororhasbeengrantedleavetoremainas aTier4(General)Studentonthedoctorateextensionschemeor
(iv) thefollowingconditionsaremet
a) theTier4(General)applicantisapplyingforentryclearanceleavetoenteror leavetoremaintoundertakeacourseofstudythatislongerthansixmonths and either
(1) hasentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainasaTier4 (General)Studentorasastudenttoundertakeacourseofstudylonger than six months or
(2) lasthadentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainwithinthe threemonthsprecedingtheapplicationasaTier4(General)Studentor asastudenttoundertakeacourseofstudylongerthansixmonthsand
b) You(thefamilymember)musteither-
(1) haveentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainasafamily memberofaTier4(General)Studentorastudentwithentryclearance leavetoenterorleavetoremaintoundertakeacourseofstudylonger than six months or
(2) havelasthadentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainwithin thethreemonthsprecedingtheapplicationasthefamilymemberofa Tier4(General)Studentorasastudenttoundertakeacourseofstudy longer than six months and
c) theTier4(General)applicantMigrantandyou(thefamilymember)mustbe applying at the same time
34ToapplyintheUKyoumustnothavelastbeengranted
bullleave to enter or remain as a visitor or
bulltemporary admission or temporary release
35Tier4(General)studentswhowillbestudyingintheUKforsixmonthsorlesscannotbringtheirpartnersandorchildren(alsoknownasdependants)totheUnitedKingdomwiththem
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additional evidential requirement for dependants of PBS migrants whose last grant of leave was not in this capacity
36IfyouareapplyingasafamilymemberofapBSmigrantandyourlastgrantofleavewasnotastheirdependantoryouareachildbornintheUKyouwillneedtodemonstrateyourrelationship WhereyouaremarriedorinacivilpartnershiptoapBSmigrantyoumustprovideyourmarriageorcivilpartnershipcertificatetosupportyourapplicationWhereyouareapplyingasthepartnerofapBSmigrantbutarenotmarriedorinacivilpartnershipwiththemyouwillneedtoprovidedocumentstoshowthatyouhavebeenlivinginarelationshipakintomarriagecivilpartnershipforaperiodofatleasttwoyears-documentsshouldthereforecoverthewholeofthisperiodDocumentswillonlybeacceptedwheretheyarefromofficialsourcessuchasutilitybillsornHSregistrationSuggested Documents
Partners (including spouses and civil partners)marriageorcivilpartnershipcertificatesbankstatementsCounciltaxbillsmedical registrationutilitybills
childrenFullbirthcertificateshowingbothparentsnamesIfyouareachilddependantovertheageof16youwillalsoneedtoincludethedocumentslistedin paragraph 112
conditions of Stay
37You will have the following conditions attached to any leave
bullnorecoursetopublicfunds
bullRegistrationwiththepoliceifthisisrequiredbyparagraph326oftheImmigrationRules
bullnoemploymentasaprofessionalsportsperson(includingasasportscoach)
bullnoemploymentasaDoctororDentistinTrainingunlessyou
haveobtainedaprimarydegreeinmedicineordentistryfromaUKinstitutionthatisaUKrecognisedorlistedbodyorwhichholdsasponsorlicenceunderTier4ofthepointsBasedSystem or
areapplyingforleavetoremainandhaveorhavelastbeengrantedentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainthatwasnotsubjecttoaconditionrestrictingyouremploymentwhetherthatisemploymentasaDoctororDentistinTrainingorotherwiseandhavebeenemployedduringthatleaveasaDoctororDentistinTraining
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38IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)Studentifthemainapplicantrsquosgrantofleaveisforlessthan12monthsyouwillnotbeallowedtoworkwhilstintheUKunlessthemainapplicant is a Government Sponsored Student
39IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)studentyouwillnotbeallowedtoworkwhilstintheUKifthemainapplicantrsquosgrantofleaveisforacourseofstudybelowdegreelevelunlesstheTier4migrantisagovernmentsponsoredstudent
40Inordertobegrantedentryclearanceasaspousecivilpartnerunmarriedorsamesexpartneryouandthemainapplicantmustbeaged18oroveronthedateyouareduetoarriveintheUnitedKingdom
care arrangements for children
41AllarrangementsforchildrenrsquoscareandaccommodationintheUnitedKingdommustcomplywithrelevantUnitedKingdomlegislationandregulationsMoreinformationcanbefoundontheDepartmentofHealthwebsite
bullAccommodationofstudentsundereighteenbyfurthereducationcollegesnationalminimumstandards and inspection regulations wwwdhgovukenpublicationsandstatisticspublicationspublicationspolicyAndGuidanceDH_4005629
bullBoarding schools national minimum standards inspection regulations wwwdhgovukenpublicationsandstatisticspublicationspublicationspolicyAndGuidanceDH_4006331
bullResidentialspecialschoolsnationalminimumstandardsinspectionregulationswwwdhgovukenpublicationsandstatisticspublicationspublicationsLegislationDH_4006472
Doctor or Dentist in training condition
42IfyouhavebeenworkingasalsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquoduringyourmostrecentperiodofleaveyoushouldsubmitthedocumentsspecifiedinAnnexAofthisguidanceIfyoudonotincludealloftherequestedinformationanygrantofleavewillbesubjecttothelsquoDoctororDentistin Trainingrsquo restriction
Maintenance RequiReMent
43pleaserefertoparagraphs319C319HandappendixeoftheImmigrationRules44OneoftherequirementsforfamilymembersofpointsBasedSystemMigrantsisthatyoumustbeabletosupportyourselffortheentiredurationofyourstayintheUKwithoutneedinghelpfrompublicfunds(forexamplebenefitsprovidedbythestate)Ifyoucannotyoucouldfacefinancialhardshipbecauseyouwillnothaveaccesstomoststatebenefits
45pleasenotethatfrom1July2014theamountofmaintenancerequiredbyfamilymembersofallpBSmigrantswillbeincreasedMoredetailsincludingthenewamountofmaintenancethatwillberequiredcanbefoundonourwebsitewwwgovukgovernmentcollectionsimmigration-rules-statement-of-changes
Family members of tier 1 (general) tier 1 (entrepreneur) and tier 1 (Post Study work) migrants
46IftheTier1MigrantisoutsidetheUnitedKingdomorhasbeenpresentintheUnitedKingdomforlessthan12monthsyoumustshowthatyoutheTier1Migrantor(forchildren)yourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdomhaveatleastpound1800tosupportyouthisis in addition to any funds the Tier 1 Migrant needs to prove they have enough money to support
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themselves47IftheTier1MigranthasbeenintheUnitedKingdomfor12monthsormoreyoumusthavepound600tosupportyourself
48ForexampletheTier1MigranthasbeenintheUKfor6monthsandismakinganapplicationatthesametimeastheirspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound1800fortheirspouseandafurtherpound1800foreachchildinadditiontopound900requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound6300inavailablefunds(pound1800x3=pound5400+pound900)
49IfthesameTier1MigrantandtheirfamilyhadbeenpresentintheUKfortwoyearstheywouldrequireevidencethattheyheldpound2700(pound600x3=pound1800+pound900)inavailablefunds
50IfyouareapplyingasthefamilymemberofaTier1(entrepreneur)migrantyoucannotusethesamefundstomeetthemaintenancerequirementthattheTier1(entrepreneur)usedtomeettheattributesrequirement(appendixAoftheImmigrationRules)
Family members of tier 1 (investor) and tier 1 (exceptional talent) migrants
51DependantsofTier1(Investors)andTier1(exceptionalTalent)donotneedtosatisfythemaintenancerequirement
Family members of tier 1 (graduate entrepreneur) migrants
52IftheTier1(Graduateentrepreneur)isoutsidetheUnitedKingdomorhasbeenpresentintheUnitedKingdomforlessthan12monthsyoumusthavepound1200tosupportyourself
53IftheTier1(Graduateentrepreneur)hasbeenintheUnitedKingdomfor12monthsormoreyoumusthavepound600tosupportyourself
54Thisrequirementcanbemetbyeitherhavingsavingsofpound1200orpound600wheretheTier1(Graduateentrepreneur)hasbeenintheUnitedKingdomfor12monthsormorewhichmusthavebeenheldforatleasta90consecutivedayperiodpriortothedateofapplicationorprovidinganendorsementletterfromUKTradeandInvestment(UKTI)confirmingthatithasawardedfundingthatisatleastsufficienttocovertherequiredmaintenancefundsforthemainapplicantyouandanyotherpBSDependants
Family member of a tier 2 Migrant
55Youmusthavepound600tosupportyourself56Thisrequirementcanbemetby
bullhavingsavingsofpound600whichmusthavebeenheldforatleastthreemonthspriortothedateofapplication or
bulltheTier2A-ratedsponsorprovidingawrittenundertakingthatshoulditbecomenecessaryitwillmaintainandaccommodatethefamilymemberforamonthTheundertakingmaybelimitedprovidedthelimitisatleastpound600perfamilymember
57ForexampletheTier2MigrantismakinganapplicationatthesametimeastheirspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound600fortheirspouseandafurtherpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound900requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2700inavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound900)
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58IfyouapplyatthesametimeasthemainapplicantyouareonlyrequiredtoprovideevidencethatyoumeetthemaintenancerequirementwhentheTier2MigrantisalsorequiredtomeetthemaintenancerequirementIfyouapplyseparatelyfromthemainapplicantyouwillalwaysneedtohavethenecessaryfundstomeetthemaintenancerequirementorhaveawrittenundertakingfrom an A-rated Sponsor
59ForexamplewheretheTier2MigrantissubmittinganapplicationbecausetheyarechangingemploymentwithinTier2neithertheTier2Migrantnoranyfamilymemberisrequiredtosubmitevidencethattheymeetthemaintenancerequirement
Family member of a tier 4 (general) Student
60 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)Studentyourmaintenancerequirementswilldepend on the following circumstancesbullthe length of the course
bullwherethemainapplicantwillbestudyingintheUnitedKingdomand
bullwhetherthemainapplicantalreadyhasanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUK
61 TheTier4(General)Studentwillbeeither
bullOnacoursebasedininnerLondon
bullOnacoursebasedinouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUK
62 Tomeetbasiclivingexpensesnotincludingfeesastudent
bullStudyingininnerLondonforthemajorityofhisherstudymusthavepound1000permonth
bullStudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomforthemajorityofhisherstudymusthavepound800permonth
63WewillusetheaddressgivenasthemainstudysitetoassesswhetherthestudentwillstudyforthemajorityofthetimeininnerLondon(morethan50oftheirstudytime)ThefollowingLondonBoroughsaresubjecttothepound1000permonthmaintenancerequirement
bullCamden
bullCityofLondon
bullHackneyHammersmithandFulham
bullHaringey
bullIslington
bullKensingtonandChelsea
bullLambeth
bullLewisham
bullnewham
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bullSouthwark
bullTowerHamlets
bullWandsworthand
bullWestminster
AllotherLondonBoroughsandanyotherareaintheUnitedKingdomwillbesubjecttothepound800permonthrequirement
64ThestudentrsquoseducationproviderwillbeabletotellthestudentwhichLondonBoroughhesheisbasedin
65IfthestudentwillbestudyingatmorethanonesiteandonesiteisininnerLondonandonesiteisnotwewillbasethemaintenancerequirementsonwherethestudentwillspendthemajorityoftheirtimestudyingthestudentwillneedtogetthisaddressfromtheTier4sponsor
66 IfthecourseinvolvesstudythatissplitequallybetweentwoormoresitesthemainstudysitenamedbythesponsorintheConfirmationofAcceptanceforStudieswillbeusedtoassessthelevelofmaintenancerequired
67 IfwedonothavetheboroughintheaddresswewillenterthepostcodeintohttpwwwaboutmyvotecoukandifitconfirmsthattheaddressisinaLondonBoroughthatislistedabovewewillapplytheinnerLondonmaintenancerequirement
How many months money does a family member of a tier 4 (general) Student need
68 IfyouareafamilymemberofaTier4(General)studentyoumustshowthatyouhaveenoughmoneytocoveryourmonthlylivingcostswhilstthestudentisstudyingintheUnitedKingdom
69 The amount of money you have to show will depend on whether the student already has anestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdomWhereastudenthasanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdomyouwillneedtoshowlessmoneyforlivingcosts
70 ATier4(General)student(includingDoctorateextensionschemepost-graduateDoctorsandSabbaticalOfficers)hasanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUKiftheyhavecurrententryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainasaTier4migrantasastudentorasapost-graduateDoctororDentistwhenapplyingforfurtherleaveandonthedateofapplicationthey
bullhavefinishedasinglecoursethatwasatleastsixmonthslongwithintheapplicantrsquoslastperiodof entry clearance leave to enter or leave to remain or
bullare applying for a continued study on a single course where the applicant has completed at least six months of that course
ATier4(General)studentcanqualifyforthereducedmaintenancelevelswhethertheyareapplyingfrominsidetheUKorfromoverseas
71 YoucanqualifyforthereducedmaintenancelevelswhetheryouareapplyingfrominsidetheUnitedKingdomorfromoverseas
72 IfthestudentdoesnothaveanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdomyoumust show that you have money for your living costs for each month of the studentrsquos course up to a maximum of 9 months
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73AstudentwithanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdommustshowthattheyhave money for their living costs for each month of their course up to a maximum of 2 months
74IfthelengthofastudentrsquoscourseincludesapartofamonthwewillroundthetimeuptothenextmonthForexampleifacourseissevenmonthsandtwoweeksyoumustshowthatyouhave enough money for eight months
the family member of a tier 4 (general) Student where the student does not have an established presence in the uK if the tier 4 (general) Student is studying in inner london
75IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonyoumusthavepound600permonthuptoamaximumof9monthstosupportyourself
76 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonismakinganapplicationatthesametimeashisherspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound600fortheirspouseandafurtherpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound1000requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2800inavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound1000)permonthuptoamaximumof9months
if the tier 4 (general) Student is studying in outer london or anywhere else in the uK77 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomthenyoumusthavepound450permonthuptoamaximumof9months to support yourself
78 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomismakinganapplicationatthesametimeastheirspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound450fortheirspouseandafurtherpound450foreachchildinadditiontopound800requiredforhisherownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2150inavailablefunds(pound450x3=pound1350+pound800)permonthuptoamaximumof9months
the family member of a tier 4 (general) Student where the student has an established presence in the uK if the tier 4 (general) Student is studying in inner london
79 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonyoumusthave2monthsmaintenanceofpound600permonthtosupportyourself
80 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonismakinganapplication at the same time as their spouse and two children They must show that they have pound600fortheirspouseandafurtherpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound1000requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyhold2monthsmaintenanceofpound2800permonthinavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound1000)
if the tier 4 (general) student is studying in outer london or anywhere else in the uK
81 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomyoumusthave2monthsmaintenanceofpound450permonthto support yourself
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82 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomismakinganapplicationatthesametimeastheirspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound450forhisherspouseandafurtherpound450foreachchildinadditiontopound800requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyhold2monthsmaintenanceofpound2150permonthinavailablefunds(pound450x3=pound1350+pound800)
Family member of a tier 4 (child) Student Migrant
83ThedependantrouteisnotavailableforafamilymemberofaTier4(Child)Studentmigrant
Family member of a tier 5 (temporary worker)
84IfyouarethefamilymemberoftheTier5(TemporaryWorker)youmusthavepound600tosupportyourself
85ForexampletheTier5(TemporaryWorker)Migrantismakinganapplicationatthesametimeashisspouseandtwochildrenmustshowthathehaspound600forhisspouseandpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound900requiredforhisownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2700inavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound900)
86 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier5(TemporaryWorker)whoisextendingtheirleaveyouarerequiredtoprovideevidenceofmeetingthemaintenancerequirement
Documents we require
87 Thisevidencemustbeoriginalontheofficialletter-headedpaperorstationeryoftheorganisationandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
88 evidencemustbeintheformofcashfundsOtheraccountsorfinancialinstrumentssuchassharesbondspensionfundsetcregardlessofnoticeperiodarenotacceptable
89 Ifyouwishtorelyonajointaccountasevidenceofavailablefundsyouthemainapplicantor(forchildren)yourotherparentwhoislegallypresentintheUnitedKingdommustbenamedontheaccountalongwithoneormoreothernamedindividual(s)
90 Allevidencemustbedatednomorethan31daysbeforetheapplicationissubmitted91 Wherethefundsareinacurrencyotherthanpoundssterlingtheamountweconsiderwillbebasedontheexchangeratefortherelevantcurrencyonthedateoftheapplicationtakenfromtheratespublishedonwwwoandacom
92 YouwillnotmeettherequirementsoftheImmigrationRulesformaintenancewhereyourabilitytomeetthemaintenancerequirementisbasedonevidenceoffundsthatareheldinafinancialinstitutionwithwhichtheUKBorderAgencyisunabletomakesatisfactoryverificationchecksAlistoffinancialinstitutionswhichdonotsatisfactorilyverifyfinancialstatementsappearsatAppendixpoftheImmigrationRulesandcanalsobefoundonourwebsiteatwwwukbahomeofficegovuksitecontentdocumentsstudyingfinancial-institutions
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eviDence FoR aPPlicationS MaDe aS tHe DePenDant oF a PeRSon witH leave unDeR tieR 1 2 oR 5
93ThedocumentsrequiredbyAppendixeoftheImmigrationRulesarespecifiedbelowi)personalbankorbuildingsocietystatementscoveringthe90dayperiodimmediatelybeforetheapplicationThepersonalbankorbuildingsocietystatementsshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the statement
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 90 day period
bullthattherearesufficientfundspresentintheaccount(thebalancemustnotfallbelowpound600orpound1800asaboveatanytimeduringthe90dayperiod)
Onlythemostrecentstatementmustbedatedwithin31daysofthedateofapplication
Adhocbankstatementsprintedonthebankrsquosletterheadareadmissibleasevidence(thisexcludesmini-statementsfromcashpoints)
IfyouwishtosubmitelectronicbankstatementsfromanonlineaccountthesemustcontainallofthedetailslistedaboveInadditionyouwillneedtoprovideasupportingletterfromyourbankoncompanyheadedpaperconfirmingtheauthenticityofthestatementsprovidedAlternativelyanelectronicbankstatementbearingtheofficialstampofthebankinquestionwillbeacceptedThisstampshouldappearoneverypageofthestatementStatementsthatsimplyshowthebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayarenotsufficient
ii)BuildingsocietypassbookThebuildingsocietypassbookshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 90 day period
bullthattherearesufficientfundspresentintheaccount(thebalancemustnotfallbelowpound600orpound1800asaboveatanytimeduringthe90daysperiod)
iii)Letterfrombankconfirmingfundsandthattheyhavebeeninthebankforatleast90daysTheletterfromabankorbuildingsocietyshouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
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bullthe funds held in the account and
bullthatthefundshavebeeninthebankforatleast90daysandthebalancehasnotfallenbelowpound600orpound1800asintheexamplesaboveatanytimeduringthe90dayperiod
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe90dayperiodarenotsufficient
iv)LetterfromafinancialinstitutionregulatedbyeithertheFinancialConductAuthoritytheprudentialRegulatoryAuthorityorinthecaseofoverseasaccountsthehomeregulator(officialregulatorybodyforthecountryinwhichtheinstitutionoperatesandthefundsarelocated)forthepurposeofpersonalsavingsaccountsconfirmingfundsThislettershouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bullthe funds held in the account and
bullthatthefundshavebeeninthebankforatleast90daysandthebalancehasnotfallenbelowpound600orpound1800asintheexamplesaboveatanytimeduringthe90dayperiod
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe90dayperiodarenotsufficient
evidence of certifying maintenance for family members of tier 2 Migrants
94IfyouaremakingyourapplicationatthesametimeastheTier2MigrantthenA-ratedsponsorsareabletocertifyyourmaintenanceontheTier2MigrantrsquosCertificateofSponsorshiporbyprovidingaletterYourmaintenancecannotbecertifiedifyourmainapplicanthasindefiniteleave to remain
95IfyouaremakingyourapplicationatthesametimeastheTier2MigrantandtheA-ratedsponsoriscertifyingmaintenanceontheCertificateofSponsorshipthenyoudonotneedtosendusanydocumentsformaintenanceWewilltakethisinformationfromtheCertificateofSponsorship
96 IftheA-ratedsponsoriscertifyingmaintenanceonaletterthentheletterwhichcanbepostedorfaxedtoyoumustbeonofficialletter-headedpaperorstationeryoftheorganisationbesignedbyaseniorofficialandmustshow
bullyour name
bullthe sponsorrsquos name and logo
bullconfirmationthatthesponsorhascertifiedthemaintenanceand
bulldetailsoflimitingtheundertakingifappropriate
evidence required for applications made as a tier 4 dependant
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97 IfyouqualifyforourdifferentiationarrangementsbecauseyouareconsideredtobeldquolowriskrdquoyouarenotrequiredtoincludetheevidentialdocumentsfromthissectionwithyourapplicationYoumusthoweverconfirmonyourapplicationformthatyoumeettherequirementssetoutinthissectionandthatyouholddocumentaryevidenceinthemannerrequiredWewillsometimesaskaldquolowriskrdquostudenttosendusthesedocumentsandwereservetherighttorequestanyorallthe evidential documents from this section from you
98 ThemoneyyoushowusmustbeforyouruseforlivingintheUKThefullamountofthismoney-whichshouldbeheldinthemannerspecifiedintheImmigrationRules-mustcontinuetobeavailabletoyouafteryourapplicationismadeexceptforanymoneythathasbeenpaidforliving costs
99 IfyouapplyseparatelyfromtheTier4(General)studentwewillrequireyouandanyotherfamilymemberswhoareoverseastoshowthatyouhaveheldthemoneyfor28days
100 ThedocumentsrequiredbyAppendixeoftheImmigrationRulesarespecifiedbelow
i)personalbankorbuildingsocietystatementscoveringthe28dayperiodimmediatelybeforetheapplicationThepersonalbankorbuildingsocietystatementsshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the statement
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 28 day period
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
Onlythemostrecentstatementmustbedatedwithin31daysofthedateofapplication
Adhocbankstatementsprintedonthebankrsquosletterheadareadmissibleasevidence(thisexcludesmini-statementsfromcashpoints)
IfyouwishtosubmitelectronicbankstatementsfromanonlineaccountthesemustcontainallofthedetailslistedaboveInadditionyouwillneedtoprovideasupportingletterfromyourbankoncompanyheadedpaperconfirmingtheauthenticityofthestatementsprovidedAlternativelyanelectronicbankstatementbearingtheofficialstampofthebankinquestionwillbeacceptedThisstampshouldappearoneverypageofthestatementStatementsthatsimplyshowthebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayarenotsufficient
ii)BuildingsocietypassbookThebuildingsocietypassbookshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 28 day period
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
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iii)Letterfrombankconfirmingfundsandthattheyhavebeeninthebankforatleast28daysTheletterfromabankorbuildingsocietyshouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthe funds held in the account and
bullthatthefundshavebeeninthebankforatleast28daysandtheamountofmoneyavailable
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe28dayperiodarenotsufficient
iv)LetterfromafinancialinstitutionregulatedbyeithertheFinancialConductAuthoritytheprudentialRegulatoryAuthorityorinthecaseofoverseasaccountsthehomeregulator(officialregulatorybodyforthecountryinwhichtheinstitutionoperatesandthefundsarelocated)forthepurposeofpersonalsavingsaccountsconfirmingfundsThislettershouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bullthe funds held in the account and
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe28dayperiodarenotsufficient
Official financial sponsorship or government sponsor
101 IftheTier4(General)Studenthasofficialfinancialsponsorship(ieisbeinggivenmoneytocovertheircoursefeesandlivingcosts)thissponsorshipmayalsobeintendedtocovercostsofyouandanyotherfamilymember(s)
102 WherethisisthecaseyoumustprovidealetterofconfirmationfromtheTier4(General)Studentrsquosofficialfinancialsponsor
103ThismaybeHerMajestyrsquosGovernmenttheirhomegovernmenttheBritishCounciloranyinternational organisation international company or university
104Thelettermustbeonofficialletter-headedpaperorstationeryoftheorganisationoftheofficialfinancialsponsorandhavetheofficialstampofthatorganisationonitItmustshow
bullboththeTier4(General)studentrsquosnameandyourname
bullthenameandcontactdetailsoftheofficialfinancialsponsor
bullthe date of the letter
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bullthe length of the sponsorship and
bullthe amount of money they are providing or a statement that they will cover the your full maintenance
105Iftheofficialfinancialsponsorshiponlycoverspartofyourlivingcostsdocumentationmustbeprovided to show the remaining maintenance as detailed earlier in this guidance
106 IfyouareapplyingatthesametimeastheTier4(General)StudentthefundsthatyouprovideevidenceofmustbeinadditiontothefundsfortheTier4(General)studentThesamemoneycannotbecountedtwiceForexampleiftheTier4(General)studentprovidesaletterconfirmingthathesheisinreceiptofofficialfinancialsponsorshipandyouprovidebankstatementstocoveryourownlivingcoststhemoneyheldinthebankaccountmustbeinadditiontothemoneythathasbeenprovidedbytheofficialfinancialsponsortocovertheTier4(General)Student
children of PBS Migrants
107 InordertoapplyforleavetoremainasthechildofapBSmigrantyoumustbeundertheageof18onthedateofapplicationIfyouareaged18oroveryoumusthaveorhavelastbeengrantedleaveasthefamilymemberofapBSmigrantorsomeoneapplyingatthesametimeforleave as a PBS migrant
108 YouwillnotbeconsideredtobeachildfamilymemberofapBSmigrantwhereitisconsideredthat you
bullare married or in a civil partnership
bullhave formed an independent family unit or
bullare living an independent life
109 Childrenaged18oroverwhohavenotpreviouslybeengrantedleaveasthefamilymemberofthepBSmigrantcannotbegrantedbeleaveasthefamilymemberofapBSmigrant
not have formed an independent family unit
110 examplesofwhenwemightconsiderthatthereisanindependentfamilyunitincludewhenyou
bullare living with your partner or
bullhave children of your own
not be living an independent life
111 examplesofwhenwemightconsideryoutobelivinganindependentlifeincludebullwhereyouarelivingawayfromthefamilyhome(exceptwhereyouareatboardingschool)
bullwhere you are in full time employment
bullwhereyouappeartobefinanciallyindependent(thatiswhereyourincomeexceedstheirexpenditure)
Documents required
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112 Ifyouareovertheageof16youshouldsubmitthefollowingdocumentationinsupportofyourapplicationTwoitemsfromthelistbelowconfirmingyourresidentialaddressbullbankstatementsandor
bullcreditcardbillsandor
bulldrivinglicenceandor
bullnHSRegistrationdocumentandor
bullletterfromyourcurrentschoolcollegeoruniversityconfirmingyouraddressThismustbeonofficialheadedpaperandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
113Thedocumentssubmittedshouldbefromtwoseparatesourcesanddatednomorethanamonth prior to the date of application
114Ifyoupayrentorboardtowardsyourkeepyoushouldalsoprovidedetailsofhowmuchthisamounts to each calendar month
115WhereyouareresidingseparatelyfromthoseonwhichyouareclaimingtobeafamilymemberthefollowinginformationordocumentationshouldbesubmittedbullreasonsforresidingawayfromthefamilyhomeWherethisisduetoacademicendeavoursyoushouldsubmitconfirmationfromyouruniversitycollegeconfirmingyourenrolmentandattendanceofthespecificcourseThisshouldbeonofficialheadedpaperandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
bullyoushouldalsoincludeevidencethatyouhavebeensupportedfinanciallybyyourparentswhilstresidingawayfromthefamilyhomeThefollowingdocumentationshouldbeincludedwiththe application
bankstatementsforyoucoveringthethreemonthspriortotheapplicationclearlyshowingthe origin of the deposits and
bankstatementsforyourparentcoveringthethreemonthspriortotheapplicationalsoshowingcorroboratingpaymentsoutoftheiraccount
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annex a - aPPlicantS wHo Have Been on a nHS FounDation PRogRaMMe oR wHo Have Been woRKing aS a DoctoR oR DentiSt in tRaining DuRing tHeiR MoSt Recent PeRioD oF leave
1IfyouwerelastgrantedleavewhichwasnotsubjecttoaconditionrestrictingyouremploymentandyouhavebeenonanHSfoundationprogrammeorworkingasalsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquoduringyourmostrecentperiodofleaveyoucanapplytobeexemptedfromtheconditionprohibitingthistypeofemployment
2Inordertoqualifyforthisexemptionyoushouldprovidethefollowingevidence
a)ToprovethatyouareontheFoundationprogrammealetterfromyourpostgraduateDeanthatsatisfiestherequirementsoftheImmigrationDirectorateInstruction(IDI)onpostgraduateDoctorsandDentists(seeinparticularpage17ofthatIDI)confirming
bullThat you have a place on a Foundation Programme and
bullTheFoundationprogrammeisrecognisedbythemedicalcommunityand
bullThe place on the Foundation Programme is full time
or
b)ToprovethatyouhavebeenworkingasaDoctororDentistinTrainingyoumustprovidealetterfromthenHSTrustemployingyouconfirmingthatyouhavebeenworkinginapostprogrammethathasbeenapprovedbythepostgraduateMedicaleducationandTrainingBoardasatrainingprogrammeorpostWhereyoudonotincludealloftherequestedinformationanygrantofleavewillbesubjecttothelsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquorestriction
or
c)evidenceofaprimarydegreeinmedicineordentistryfromaUKinstitutionthatisaUKrecognisedorlistedbodyorwhichholdsasponsorlicenceunderTier4ofthepointsBasedSystem
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other checks23Wewillmakeothercheckswhereforexamplewehavedoubtsaboutanapplicationorthedocumentssentwiththeapplicationbutthesearenotseriousenoughforustomakeaverificationcheck
24Thesechecksmaydelayourdecisiononanapplicationsowewillonlymakethemwhenwehave clear reasons to do so
extra checks25SometimeswewillhavesuspicionsaboutadocumentbuttheywillnotbeenoughtomakeusdoubtthatitisgenuineForexamplethismaybebecausepreviousverificationcheckshavefound that some supporting evidence is invalid and some is genuine or where evidence provided contradictsinformationwealreadyhaveInthesecaseswemaycarryoutmorechecks
outcome of other checks26 Therearefourpossibleoutcomesofthesechecks
bull Document confirmed as genuineIfwecanconcludethatthedocumentisgenuinewewillconsider the application as normal
bull Document confirmed as falseIfwecanconcludethatthedocumentisfalsewewillrefusetheapplicationwhetherornotthedocumentisessentialtotheapplicationIfadocumentisconfirmedasfalsewewillnormallyrefusetheapplicationformorethanonereasonForexampleifyousendusabankstatementtoshowthatyouhaveenoughfundsavailableandwehaveevidencethatthestatementisfalsewewillrefuseyourapplicationbecauseyoudonotmeetthefundsrequirementandbecauseyouhavesentafalsedocument
bull check inconclusiveIfwecannotverifythatthedocumentiseithergenuineorfalsethenwewill consider the application as if the document is genuine
bull Check gives us cause to have reasonable doubt about the genuineness of a specified document Ifwecannotverifythatthedocumentiseithergenuineorfalsebutasaresultofthecheckswefindotherreasonstodoubtthegenuinenessofaparticularspecifieddocumentwemaydecidetomakeaverificationcheck
Procedure for verification and other checks27 Theproceduresforbothverificationchecksandothercheckswillusuallybesimilarandwillvaryfromcasetocasebuttheymayinvolvebullcheckingthedetailsorgenuinenessofdocumentswithemployerstherelevantembassyorhighcommissionothergovernmentdepartments(intheUnitedKingdomandoverseas)and
bullcheckingtheaccuracyandauthenticityofdocumentswithbanksuniversitiesandprofessionalbodies
Date of application28 Thedateofyourapplicationwillbetakentobethefollowing
For applications made in the united Kingdombullwheretheapplicationformissentbypostthedateofpostingor
bullwheretheapplicationformissentbycourierthedateonwhichitisdeliveredtotheUKBorderAgencyoftheHomeOffice
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bullwheretheapplicationformissubmittedonlinethedatewhenyousubmityourapplicationformand pay your application fee online
For applications made outside the united Kingdombullthe date that the fee associated with the application is paid This means the date shown on your payment receipt which depends on how you paid for your visa application for example at a BritishDiplomaticpostvisaapplicationcentreoronline
oveRview oF tHe teRMS anD conDitionS FoR aPPlicationS By PBS MigRantS
29 YoushouldreadtheImmigrationRulesthatapplyatthetimethatyoumakeyourapplication
Periods of grant
30WewillgrantleaveinlinewiththeexpirydateofthepBSmigrantrsquos(ormainapplicantrsquos)leaveexceptwherethepBSmigranthasbeengrantedindefiniteleavetoremainInthesecaseswewillgrantyouaperiodofthreeyearsleaveAnapplicationforfurtherleavemaythenbemadeifrequiredtotakeyouuptotheapplicablequalifyingperiodforindefiniteleavetoremain
applying as the Family Member of a tier 1 2 or 5 migrant in the uK
31IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier12or5migrantyoucannotapplyintheUKifyou
bullwerelastgrantedleavetoenterorremainasavisitorunlesstherelevantpoints-basedsystemmigrantwhoyouareapplyingtobedependantofhasorisbeinggrantedleavetoremainasaTier5(TemporaryWork)migrantinthecreativeandsportingsubcategoryor
bullare on temporary admission or temporary release
applying as the Family Member of a tier 4 (general) Migrant in the uK
32IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)applicantwhetherornotyoucanapplyforthepBSDependantcategoryintheUKdependsonthetypeofpermissiontostaythatyouhaveandtypeofcoursetheTier4(General)studentisstudyingorwillbestudying
33YoucanbethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)applicantwheretheyareapplyingfororhavebeengrantedentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainintheUnitedKingdomasaTier4(General)Studentif
(i) theTier4(General)applicantisagovernmentsponsoredstudentwhoisapplyingfor orwhohasbeengrantedentryclearanceorleavetoremaintoundertakeacourseof study longer than six months or
(ii) theTier4(General)applicantis
a) applyingfororhasbeengrantedentryclearanceorleavetoremaininorderto undertakeacourseofstudyatpost-graduatelevelfor12monthsorlonger and
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b) issponsoredbyasponsorwhoisaRecognisedBodyorabodyinreceiptof funding as a higher education institution from either
I theDepartmentforemploymentandLearninginnorthernIreland II theHighereducationFundingCouncilforengland III theHighereducationFundingCouncilforWalesor IV theScottishFundingCouncil or
(iii) theTier4(General)applicantisapplyingfororhasbeengrantedleavetoremainas aTier4(General)Studentonthedoctorateextensionschemeor
(iv) thefollowingconditionsaremet
a) theTier4(General)applicantisapplyingforentryclearanceleavetoenteror leavetoremaintoundertakeacourseofstudythatislongerthansixmonths and either
(1) hasentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainasaTier4 (General)Studentorasastudenttoundertakeacourseofstudylonger than six months or
(2) lasthadentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainwithinthe threemonthsprecedingtheapplicationasaTier4(General)Studentor asastudenttoundertakeacourseofstudylongerthansixmonthsand
b) You(thefamilymember)musteither-
(1) haveentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainasafamily memberofaTier4(General)Studentorastudentwithentryclearance leavetoenterorleavetoremaintoundertakeacourseofstudylonger than six months or
(2) havelasthadentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainwithin thethreemonthsprecedingtheapplicationasthefamilymemberofa Tier4(General)Studentorasastudenttoundertakeacourseofstudy longer than six months and
c) theTier4(General)applicantMigrantandyou(thefamilymember)mustbe applying at the same time
34ToapplyintheUKyoumustnothavelastbeengranted
bullleave to enter or remain as a visitor or
bulltemporary admission or temporary release
35Tier4(General)studentswhowillbestudyingintheUKforsixmonthsorlesscannotbringtheirpartnersandorchildren(alsoknownasdependants)totheUnitedKingdomwiththem
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additional evidential requirement for dependants of PBS migrants whose last grant of leave was not in this capacity
36IfyouareapplyingasafamilymemberofapBSmigrantandyourlastgrantofleavewasnotastheirdependantoryouareachildbornintheUKyouwillneedtodemonstrateyourrelationship WhereyouaremarriedorinacivilpartnershiptoapBSmigrantyoumustprovideyourmarriageorcivilpartnershipcertificatetosupportyourapplicationWhereyouareapplyingasthepartnerofapBSmigrantbutarenotmarriedorinacivilpartnershipwiththemyouwillneedtoprovidedocumentstoshowthatyouhavebeenlivinginarelationshipakintomarriagecivilpartnershipforaperiodofatleasttwoyears-documentsshouldthereforecoverthewholeofthisperiodDocumentswillonlybeacceptedwheretheyarefromofficialsourcessuchasutilitybillsornHSregistrationSuggested Documents
Partners (including spouses and civil partners)marriageorcivilpartnershipcertificatesbankstatementsCounciltaxbillsmedical registrationutilitybills
childrenFullbirthcertificateshowingbothparentsnamesIfyouareachilddependantovertheageof16youwillalsoneedtoincludethedocumentslistedin paragraph 112
conditions of Stay
37You will have the following conditions attached to any leave
bullnorecoursetopublicfunds
bullRegistrationwiththepoliceifthisisrequiredbyparagraph326oftheImmigrationRules
bullnoemploymentasaprofessionalsportsperson(includingasasportscoach)
bullnoemploymentasaDoctororDentistinTrainingunlessyou
haveobtainedaprimarydegreeinmedicineordentistryfromaUKinstitutionthatisaUKrecognisedorlistedbodyorwhichholdsasponsorlicenceunderTier4ofthepointsBasedSystem or
areapplyingforleavetoremainandhaveorhavelastbeengrantedentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainthatwasnotsubjecttoaconditionrestrictingyouremploymentwhetherthatisemploymentasaDoctororDentistinTrainingorotherwiseandhavebeenemployedduringthatleaveasaDoctororDentistinTraining
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38IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)Studentifthemainapplicantrsquosgrantofleaveisforlessthan12monthsyouwillnotbeallowedtoworkwhilstintheUKunlessthemainapplicant is a Government Sponsored Student
39IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)studentyouwillnotbeallowedtoworkwhilstintheUKifthemainapplicantrsquosgrantofleaveisforacourseofstudybelowdegreelevelunlesstheTier4migrantisagovernmentsponsoredstudent
40Inordertobegrantedentryclearanceasaspousecivilpartnerunmarriedorsamesexpartneryouandthemainapplicantmustbeaged18oroveronthedateyouareduetoarriveintheUnitedKingdom
care arrangements for children
41AllarrangementsforchildrenrsquoscareandaccommodationintheUnitedKingdommustcomplywithrelevantUnitedKingdomlegislationandregulationsMoreinformationcanbefoundontheDepartmentofHealthwebsite
bullAccommodationofstudentsundereighteenbyfurthereducationcollegesnationalminimumstandards and inspection regulations wwwdhgovukenpublicationsandstatisticspublicationspublicationspolicyAndGuidanceDH_4005629
bullBoarding schools national minimum standards inspection regulations wwwdhgovukenpublicationsandstatisticspublicationspublicationspolicyAndGuidanceDH_4006331
bullResidentialspecialschoolsnationalminimumstandardsinspectionregulationswwwdhgovukenpublicationsandstatisticspublicationspublicationsLegislationDH_4006472
Doctor or Dentist in training condition
42IfyouhavebeenworkingasalsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquoduringyourmostrecentperiodofleaveyoushouldsubmitthedocumentsspecifiedinAnnexAofthisguidanceIfyoudonotincludealloftherequestedinformationanygrantofleavewillbesubjecttothelsquoDoctororDentistin Trainingrsquo restriction
Maintenance RequiReMent
43pleaserefertoparagraphs319C319HandappendixeoftheImmigrationRules44OneoftherequirementsforfamilymembersofpointsBasedSystemMigrantsisthatyoumustbeabletosupportyourselffortheentiredurationofyourstayintheUKwithoutneedinghelpfrompublicfunds(forexamplebenefitsprovidedbythestate)Ifyoucannotyoucouldfacefinancialhardshipbecauseyouwillnothaveaccesstomoststatebenefits
45pleasenotethatfrom1July2014theamountofmaintenancerequiredbyfamilymembersofallpBSmigrantswillbeincreasedMoredetailsincludingthenewamountofmaintenancethatwillberequiredcanbefoundonourwebsitewwwgovukgovernmentcollectionsimmigration-rules-statement-of-changes
Family members of tier 1 (general) tier 1 (entrepreneur) and tier 1 (Post Study work) migrants
46IftheTier1MigrantisoutsidetheUnitedKingdomorhasbeenpresentintheUnitedKingdomforlessthan12monthsyoumustshowthatyoutheTier1Migrantor(forchildren)yourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdomhaveatleastpound1800tosupportyouthisis in addition to any funds the Tier 1 Migrant needs to prove they have enough money to support
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themselves47IftheTier1MigranthasbeenintheUnitedKingdomfor12monthsormoreyoumusthavepound600tosupportyourself
48ForexampletheTier1MigranthasbeenintheUKfor6monthsandismakinganapplicationatthesametimeastheirspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound1800fortheirspouseandafurtherpound1800foreachchildinadditiontopound900requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound6300inavailablefunds(pound1800x3=pound5400+pound900)
49IfthesameTier1MigrantandtheirfamilyhadbeenpresentintheUKfortwoyearstheywouldrequireevidencethattheyheldpound2700(pound600x3=pound1800+pound900)inavailablefunds
50IfyouareapplyingasthefamilymemberofaTier1(entrepreneur)migrantyoucannotusethesamefundstomeetthemaintenancerequirementthattheTier1(entrepreneur)usedtomeettheattributesrequirement(appendixAoftheImmigrationRules)
Family members of tier 1 (investor) and tier 1 (exceptional talent) migrants
51DependantsofTier1(Investors)andTier1(exceptionalTalent)donotneedtosatisfythemaintenancerequirement
Family members of tier 1 (graduate entrepreneur) migrants
52IftheTier1(Graduateentrepreneur)isoutsidetheUnitedKingdomorhasbeenpresentintheUnitedKingdomforlessthan12monthsyoumusthavepound1200tosupportyourself
53IftheTier1(Graduateentrepreneur)hasbeenintheUnitedKingdomfor12monthsormoreyoumusthavepound600tosupportyourself
54Thisrequirementcanbemetbyeitherhavingsavingsofpound1200orpound600wheretheTier1(Graduateentrepreneur)hasbeenintheUnitedKingdomfor12monthsormorewhichmusthavebeenheldforatleasta90consecutivedayperiodpriortothedateofapplicationorprovidinganendorsementletterfromUKTradeandInvestment(UKTI)confirmingthatithasawardedfundingthatisatleastsufficienttocovertherequiredmaintenancefundsforthemainapplicantyouandanyotherpBSDependants
Family member of a tier 2 Migrant
55Youmusthavepound600tosupportyourself56Thisrequirementcanbemetby
bullhavingsavingsofpound600whichmusthavebeenheldforatleastthreemonthspriortothedateofapplication or
bulltheTier2A-ratedsponsorprovidingawrittenundertakingthatshoulditbecomenecessaryitwillmaintainandaccommodatethefamilymemberforamonthTheundertakingmaybelimitedprovidedthelimitisatleastpound600perfamilymember
57ForexampletheTier2MigrantismakinganapplicationatthesametimeastheirspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound600fortheirspouseandafurtherpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound900requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2700inavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound900)
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58IfyouapplyatthesametimeasthemainapplicantyouareonlyrequiredtoprovideevidencethatyoumeetthemaintenancerequirementwhentheTier2MigrantisalsorequiredtomeetthemaintenancerequirementIfyouapplyseparatelyfromthemainapplicantyouwillalwaysneedtohavethenecessaryfundstomeetthemaintenancerequirementorhaveawrittenundertakingfrom an A-rated Sponsor
59ForexamplewheretheTier2MigrantissubmittinganapplicationbecausetheyarechangingemploymentwithinTier2neithertheTier2Migrantnoranyfamilymemberisrequiredtosubmitevidencethattheymeetthemaintenancerequirement
Family member of a tier 4 (general) Student
60 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)Studentyourmaintenancerequirementswilldepend on the following circumstancesbullthe length of the course
bullwherethemainapplicantwillbestudyingintheUnitedKingdomand
bullwhetherthemainapplicantalreadyhasanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUK
61 TheTier4(General)Studentwillbeeither
bullOnacoursebasedininnerLondon
bullOnacoursebasedinouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUK
62 Tomeetbasiclivingexpensesnotincludingfeesastudent
bullStudyingininnerLondonforthemajorityofhisherstudymusthavepound1000permonth
bullStudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomforthemajorityofhisherstudymusthavepound800permonth
63WewillusetheaddressgivenasthemainstudysitetoassesswhetherthestudentwillstudyforthemajorityofthetimeininnerLondon(morethan50oftheirstudytime)ThefollowingLondonBoroughsaresubjecttothepound1000permonthmaintenancerequirement
bullCamden
bullCityofLondon
bullHackneyHammersmithandFulham
bullHaringey
bullIslington
bullKensingtonandChelsea
bullLambeth
bullLewisham
bullnewham
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bullSouthwark
bullTowerHamlets
bullWandsworthand
bullWestminster
AllotherLondonBoroughsandanyotherareaintheUnitedKingdomwillbesubjecttothepound800permonthrequirement
64ThestudentrsquoseducationproviderwillbeabletotellthestudentwhichLondonBoroughhesheisbasedin
65IfthestudentwillbestudyingatmorethanonesiteandonesiteisininnerLondonandonesiteisnotwewillbasethemaintenancerequirementsonwherethestudentwillspendthemajorityoftheirtimestudyingthestudentwillneedtogetthisaddressfromtheTier4sponsor
66 IfthecourseinvolvesstudythatissplitequallybetweentwoormoresitesthemainstudysitenamedbythesponsorintheConfirmationofAcceptanceforStudieswillbeusedtoassessthelevelofmaintenancerequired
67 IfwedonothavetheboroughintheaddresswewillenterthepostcodeintohttpwwwaboutmyvotecoukandifitconfirmsthattheaddressisinaLondonBoroughthatislistedabovewewillapplytheinnerLondonmaintenancerequirement
How many months money does a family member of a tier 4 (general) Student need
68 IfyouareafamilymemberofaTier4(General)studentyoumustshowthatyouhaveenoughmoneytocoveryourmonthlylivingcostswhilstthestudentisstudyingintheUnitedKingdom
69 The amount of money you have to show will depend on whether the student already has anestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdomWhereastudenthasanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdomyouwillneedtoshowlessmoneyforlivingcosts
70 ATier4(General)student(includingDoctorateextensionschemepost-graduateDoctorsandSabbaticalOfficers)hasanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUKiftheyhavecurrententryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainasaTier4migrantasastudentorasapost-graduateDoctororDentistwhenapplyingforfurtherleaveandonthedateofapplicationthey
bullhavefinishedasinglecoursethatwasatleastsixmonthslongwithintheapplicantrsquoslastperiodof entry clearance leave to enter or leave to remain or
bullare applying for a continued study on a single course where the applicant has completed at least six months of that course
ATier4(General)studentcanqualifyforthereducedmaintenancelevelswhethertheyareapplyingfrominsidetheUKorfromoverseas
71 YoucanqualifyforthereducedmaintenancelevelswhetheryouareapplyingfrominsidetheUnitedKingdomorfromoverseas
72 IfthestudentdoesnothaveanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdomyoumust show that you have money for your living costs for each month of the studentrsquos course up to a maximum of 9 months
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73AstudentwithanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdommustshowthattheyhave money for their living costs for each month of their course up to a maximum of 2 months
74IfthelengthofastudentrsquoscourseincludesapartofamonthwewillroundthetimeuptothenextmonthForexampleifacourseissevenmonthsandtwoweeksyoumustshowthatyouhave enough money for eight months
the family member of a tier 4 (general) Student where the student does not have an established presence in the uK if the tier 4 (general) Student is studying in inner london
75IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonyoumusthavepound600permonthuptoamaximumof9monthstosupportyourself
76 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonismakinganapplicationatthesametimeashisherspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound600fortheirspouseandafurtherpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound1000requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2800inavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound1000)permonthuptoamaximumof9months
if the tier 4 (general) Student is studying in outer london or anywhere else in the uK77 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomthenyoumusthavepound450permonthuptoamaximumof9months to support yourself
78 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomismakinganapplicationatthesametimeastheirspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound450fortheirspouseandafurtherpound450foreachchildinadditiontopound800requiredforhisherownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2150inavailablefunds(pound450x3=pound1350+pound800)permonthuptoamaximumof9months
the family member of a tier 4 (general) Student where the student has an established presence in the uK if the tier 4 (general) Student is studying in inner london
79 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonyoumusthave2monthsmaintenanceofpound600permonthtosupportyourself
80 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonismakinganapplication at the same time as their spouse and two children They must show that they have pound600fortheirspouseandafurtherpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound1000requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyhold2monthsmaintenanceofpound2800permonthinavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound1000)
if the tier 4 (general) student is studying in outer london or anywhere else in the uK
81 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomyoumusthave2monthsmaintenanceofpound450permonthto support yourself
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82 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomismakinganapplicationatthesametimeastheirspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound450forhisherspouseandafurtherpound450foreachchildinadditiontopound800requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyhold2monthsmaintenanceofpound2150permonthinavailablefunds(pound450x3=pound1350+pound800)
Family member of a tier 4 (child) Student Migrant
83ThedependantrouteisnotavailableforafamilymemberofaTier4(Child)Studentmigrant
Family member of a tier 5 (temporary worker)
84IfyouarethefamilymemberoftheTier5(TemporaryWorker)youmusthavepound600tosupportyourself
85ForexampletheTier5(TemporaryWorker)Migrantismakinganapplicationatthesametimeashisspouseandtwochildrenmustshowthathehaspound600forhisspouseandpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound900requiredforhisownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2700inavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound900)
86 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier5(TemporaryWorker)whoisextendingtheirleaveyouarerequiredtoprovideevidenceofmeetingthemaintenancerequirement
Documents we require
87 Thisevidencemustbeoriginalontheofficialletter-headedpaperorstationeryoftheorganisationandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
88 evidencemustbeintheformofcashfundsOtheraccountsorfinancialinstrumentssuchassharesbondspensionfundsetcregardlessofnoticeperiodarenotacceptable
89 Ifyouwishtorelyonajointaccountasevidenceofavailablefundsyouthemainapplicantor(forchildren)yourotherparentwhoislegallypresentintheUnitedKingdommustbenamedontheaccountalongwithoneormoreothernamedindividual(s)
90 Allevidencemustbedatednomorethan31daysbeforetheapplicationissubmitted91 Wherethefundsareinacurrencyotherthanpoundssterlingtheamountweconsiderwillbebasedontheexchangeratefortherelevantcurrencyonthedateoftheapplicationtakenfromtheratespublishedonwwwoandacom
92 YouwillnotmeettherequirementsoftheImmigrationRulesformaintenancewhereyourabilitytomeetthemaintenancerequirementisbasedonevidenceoffundsthatareheldinafinancialinstitutionwithwhichtheUKBorderAgencyisunabletomakesatisfactoryverificationchecksAlistoffinancialinstitutionswhichdonotsatisfactorilyverifyfinancialstatementsappearsatAppendixpoftheImmigrationRulesandcanalsobefoundonourwebsiteatwwwukbahomeofficegovuksitecontentdocumentsstudyingfinancial-institutions
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eviDence FoR aPPlicationS MaDe aS tHe DePenDant oF a PeRSon witH leave unDeR tieR 1 2 oR 5
93ThedocumentsrequiredbyAppendixeoftheImmigrationRulesarespecifiedbelowi)personalbankorbuildingsocietystatementscoveringthe90dayperiodimmediatelybeforetheapplicationThepersonalbankorbuildingsocietystatementsshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the statement
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 90 day period
bullthattherearesufficientfundspresentintheaccount(thebalancemustnotfallbelowpound600orpound1800asaboveatanytimeduringthe90dayperiod)
Onlythemostrecentstatementmustbedatedwithin31daysofthedateofapplication
Adhocbankstatementsprintedonthebankrsquosletterheadareadmissibleasevidence(thisexcludesmini-statementsfromcashpoints)
IfyouwishtosubmitelectronicbankstatementsfromanonlineaccountthesemustcontainallofthedetailslistedaboveInadditionyouwillneedtoprovideasupportingletterfromyourbankoncompanyheadedpaperconfirmingtheauthenticityofthestatementsprovidedAlternativelyanelectronicbankstatementbearingtheofficialstampofthebankinquestionwillbeacceptedThisstampshouldappearoneverypageofthestatementStatementsthatsimplyshowthebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayarenotsufficient
ii)BuildingsocietypassbookThebuildingsocietypassbookshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 90 day period
bullthattherearesufficientfundspresentintheaccount(thebalancemustnotfallbelowpound600orpound1800asaboveatanytimeduringthe90daysperiod)
iii)Letterfrombankconfirmingfundsandthattheyhavebeeninthebankforatleast90daysTheletterfromabankorbuildingsocietyshouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
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bullthe funds held in the account and
bullthatthefundshavebeeninthebankforatleast90daysandthebalancehasnotfallenbelowpound600orpound1800asintheexamplesaboveatanytimeduringthe90dayperiod
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe90dayperiodarenotsufficient
iv)LetterfromafinancialinstitutionregulatedbyeithertheFinancialConductAuthoritytheprudentialRegulatoryAuthorityorinthecaseofoverseasaccountsthehomeregulator(officialregulatorybodyforthecountryinwhichtheinstitutionoperatesandthefundsarelocated)forthepurposeofpersonalsavingsaccountsconfirmingfundsThislettershouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bullthe funds held in the account and
bullthatthefundshavebeeninthebankforatleast90daysandthebalancehasnotfallenbelowpound600orpound1800asintheexamplesaboveatanytimeduringthe90dayperiod
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe90dayperiodarenotsufficient
evidence of certifying maintenance for family members of tier 2 Migrants
94IfyouaremakingyourapplicationatthesametimeastheTier2MigrantthenA-ratedsponsorsareabletocertifyyourmaintenanceontheTier2MigrantrsquosCertificateofSponsorshiporbyprovidingaletterYourmaintenancecannotbecertifiedifyourmainapplicanthasindefiniteleave to remain
95IfyouaremakingyourapplicationatthesametimeastheTier2MigrantandtheA-ratedsponsoriscertifyingmaintenanceontheCertificateofSponsorshipthenyoudonotneedtosendusanydocumentsformaintenanceWewilltakethisinformationfromtheCertificateofSponsorship
96 IftheA-ratedsponsoriscertifyingmaintenanceonaletterthentheletterwhichcanbepostedorfaxedtoyoumustbeonofficialletter-headedpaperorstationeryoftheorganisationbesignedbyaseniorofficialandmustshow
bullyour name
bullthe sponsorrsquos name and logo
bullconfirmationthatthesponsorhascertifiedthemaintenanceand
bulldetailsoflimitingtheundertakingifappropriate
evidence required for applications made as a tier 4 dependant
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97 IfyouqualifyforourdifferentiationarrangementsbecauseyouareconsideredtobeldquolowriskrdquoyouarenotrequiredtoincludetheevidentialdocumentsfromthissectionwithyourapplicationYoumusthoweverconfirmonyourapplicationformthatyoumeettherequirementssetoutinthissectionandthatyouholddocumentaryevidenceinthemannerrequiredWewillsometimesaskaldquolowriskrdquostudenttosendusthesedocumentsandwereservetherighttorequestanyorallthe evidential documents from this section from you
98 ThemoneyyoushowusmustbeforyouruseforlivingintheUKThefullamountofthismoney-whichshouldbeheldinthemannerspecifiedintheImmigrationRules-mustcontinuetobeavailabletoyouafteryourapplicationismadeexceptforanymoneythathasbeenpaidforliving costs
99 IfyouapplyseparatelyfromtheTier4(General)studentwewillrequireyouandanyotherfamilymemberswhoareoverseastoshowthatyouhaveheldthemoneyfor28days
100 ThedocumentsrequiredbyAppendixeoftheImmigrationRulesarespecifiedbelow
i)personalbankorbuildingsocietystatementscoveringthe28dayperiodimmediatelybeforetheapplicationThepersonalbankorbuildingsocietystatementsshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the statement
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 28 day period
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
Onlythemostrecentstatementmustbedatedwithin31daysofthedateofapplication
Adhocbankstatementsprintedonthebankrsquosletterheadareadmissibleasevidence(thisexcludesmini-statementsfromcashpoints)
IfyouwishtosubmitelectronicbankstatementsfromanonlineaccountthesemustcontainallofthedetailslistedaboveInadditionyouwillneedtoprovideasupportingletterfromyourbankoncompanyheadedpaperconfirmingtheauthenticityofthestatementsprovidedAlternativelyanelectronicbankstatementbearingtheofficialstampofthebankinquestionwillbeacceptedThisstampshouldappearoneverypageofthestatementStatementsthatsimplyshowthebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayarenotsufficient
ii)BuildingsocietypassbookThebuildingsocietypassbookshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 28 day period
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
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iii)Letterfrombankconfirmingfundsandthattheyhavebeeninthebankforatleast28daysTheletterfromabankorbuildingsocietyshouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthe funds held in the account and
bullthatthefundshavebeeninthebankforatleast28daysandtheamountofmoneyavailable
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe28dayperiodarenotsufficient
iv)LetterfromafinancialinstitutionregulatedbyeithertheFinancialConductAuthoritytheprudentialRegulatoryAuthorityorinthecaseofoverseasaccountsthehomeregulator(officialregulatorybodyforthecountryinwhichtheinstitutionoperatesandthefundsarelocated)forthepurposeofpersonalsavingsaccountsconfirmingfundsThislettershouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bullthe funds held in the account and
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe28dayperiodarenotsufficient
Official financial sponsorship or government sponsor
101 IftheTier4(General)Studenthasofficialfinancialsponsorship(ieisbeinggivenmoneytocovertheircoursefeesandlivingcosts)thissponsorshipmayalsobeintendedtocovercostsofyouandanyotherfamilymember(s)
102 WherethisisthecaseyoumustprovidealetterofconfirmationfromtheTier4(General)Studentrsquosofficialfinancialsponsor
103ThismaybeHerMajestyrsquosGovernmenttheirhomegovernmenttheBritishCounciloranyinternational organisation international company or university
104Thelettermustbeonofficialletter-headedpaperorstationeryoftheorganisationoftheofficialfinancialsponsorandhavetheofficialstampofthatorganisationonitItmustshow
bullboththeTier4(General)studentrsquosnameandyourname
bullthenameandcontactdetailsoftheofficialfinancialsponsor
bullthe date of the letter
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bullthe length of the sponsorship and
bullthe amount of money they are providing or a statement that they will cover the your full maintenance
105Iftheofficialfinancialsponsorshiponlycoverspartofyourlivingcostsdocumentationmustbeprovided to show the remaining maintenance as detailed earlier in this guidance
106 IfyouareapplyingatthesametimeastheTier4(General)StudentthefundsthatyouprovideevidenceofmustbeinadditiontothefundsfortheTier4(General)studentThesamemoneycannotbecountedtwiceForexampleiftheTier4(General)studentprovidesaletterconfirmingthathesheisinreceiptofofficialfinancialsponsorshipandyouprovidebankstatementstocoveryourownlivingcoststhemoneyheldinthebankaccountmustbeinadditiontothemoneythathasbeenprovidedbytheofficialfinancialsponsortocovertheTier4(General)Student
children of PBS Migrants
107 InordertoapplyforleavetoremainasthechildofapBSmigrantyoumustbeundertheageof18onthedateofapplicationIfyouareaged18oroveryoumusthaveorhavelastbeengrantedleaveasthefamilymemberofapBSmigrantorsomeoneapplyingatthesametimeforleave as a PBS migrant
108 YouwillnotbeconsideredtobeachildfamilymemberofapBSmigrantwhereitisconsideredthat you
bullare married or in a civil partnership
bullhave formed an independent family unit or
bullare living an independent life
109 Childrenaged18oroverwhohavenotpreviouslybeengrantedleaveasthefamilymemberofthepBSmigrantcannotbegrantedbeleaveasthefamilymemberofapBSmigrant
not have formed an independent family unit
110 examplesofwhenwemightconsiderthatthereisanindependentfamilyunitincludewhenyou
bullare living with your partner or
bullhave children of your own
not be living an independent life
111 examplesofwhenwemightconsideryoutobelivinganindependentlifeincludebullwhereyouarelivingawayfromthefamilyhome(exceptwhereyouareatboardingschool)
bullwhere you are in full time employment
bullwhereyouappeartobefinanciallyindependent(thatiswhereyourincomeexceedstheirexpenditure)
Documents required
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112 Ifyouareovertheageof16youshouldsubmitthefollowingdocumentationinsupportofyourapplicationTwoitemsfromthelistbelowconfirmingyourresidentialaddressbullbankstatementsandor
bullcreditcardbillsandor
bulldrivinglicenceandor
bullnHSRegistrationdocumentandor
bullletterfromyourcurrentschoolcollegeoruniversityconfirmingyouraddressThismustbeonofficialheadedpaperandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
113Thedocumentssubmittedshouldbefromtwoseparatesourcesanddatednomorethanamonth prior to the date of application
114Ifyoupayrentorboardtowardsyourkeepyoushouldalsoprovidedetailsofhowmuchthisamounts to each calendar month
115WhereyouareresidingseparatelyfromthoseonwhichyouareclaimingtobeafamilymemberthefollowinginformationordocumentationshouldbesubmittedbullreasonsforresidingawayfromthefamilyhomeWherethisisduetoacademicendeavoursyoushouldsubmitconfirmationfromyouruniversitycollegeconfirmingyourenrolmentandattendanceofthespecificcourseThisshouldbeonofficialheadedpaperandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
bullyoushouldalsoincludeevidencethatyouhavebeensupportedfinanciallybyyourparentswhilstresidingawayfromthefamilyhomeThefollowingdocumentationshouldbeincludedwiththe application
bankstatementsforyoucoveringthethreemonthspriortotheapplicationclearlyshowingthe origin of the deposits and
bankstatementsforyourparentcoveringthethreemonthspriortotheapplicationalsoshowingcorroboratingpaymentsoutoftheiraccount
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annex a - aPPlicantS wHo Have Been on a nHS FounDation PRogRaMMe oR wHo Have Been woRKing aS a DoctoR oR DentiSt in tRaining DuRing tHeiR MoSt Recent PeRioD oF leave
1IfyouwerelastgrantedleavewhichwasnotsubjecttoaconditionrestrictingyouremploymentandyouhavebeenonanHSfoundationprogrammeorworkingasalsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquoduringyourmostrecentperiodofleaveyoucanapplytobeexemptedfromtheconditionprohibitingthistypeofemployment
2Inordertoqualifyforthisexemptionyoushouldprovidethefollowingevidence
a)ToprovethatyouareontheFoundationprogrammealetterfromyourpostgraduateDeanthatsatisfiestherequirementsoftheImmigrationDirectorateInstruction(IDI)onpostgraduateDoctorsandDentists(seeinparticularpage17ofthatIDI)confirming
bullThat you have a place on a Foundation Programme and
bullTheFoundationprogrammeisrecognisedbythemedicalcommunityand
bullThe place on the Foundation Programme is full time
or
b)ToprovethatyouhavebeenworkingasaDoctororDentistinTrainingyoumustprovidealetterfromthenHSTrustemployingyouconfirmingthatyouhavebeenworkinginapostprogrammethathasbeenapprovedbythepostgraduateMedicaleducationandTrainingBoardasatrainingprogrammeorpostWhereyoudonotincludealloftherequestedinformationanygrantofleavewillbesubjecttothelsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquorestriction
or
c)evidenceofaprimarydegreeinmedicineordentistryfromaUKinstitutionthatisaUKrecognisedorlistedbodyorwhichholdsasponsorlicenceunderTier4ofthepointsBasedSystem
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bullwheretheapplicationformissubmittedonlinethedatewhenyousubmityourapplicationformand pay your application fee online
For applications made outside the united Kingdombullthe date that the fee associated with the application is paid This means the date shown on your payment receipt which depends on how you paid for your visa application for example at a BritishDiplomaticpostvisaapplicationcentreoronline
oveRview oF tHe teRMS anD conDitionS FoR aPPlicationS By PBS MigRantS
29 YoushouldreadtheImmigrationRulesthatapplyatthetimethatyoumakeyourapplication
Periods of grant
30WewillgrantleaveinlinewiththeexpirydateofthepBSmigrantrsquos(ormainapplicantrsquos)leaveexceptwherethepBSmigranthasbeengrantedindefiniteleavetoremainInthesecaseswewillgrantyouaperiodofthreeyearsleaveAnapplicationforfurtherleavemaythenbemadeifrequiredtotakeyouuptotheapplicablequalifyingperiodforindefiniteleavetoremain
applying as the Family Member of a tier 1 2 or 5 migrant in the uK
31IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier12or5migrantyoucannotapplyintheUKifyou
bullwerelastgrantedleavetoenterorremainasavisitorunlesstherelevantpoints-basedsystemmigrantwhoyouareapplyingtobedependantofhasorisbeinggrantedleavetoremainasaTier5(TemporaryWork)migrantinthecreativeandsportingsubcategoryor
bullare on temporary admission or temporary release
applying as the Family Member of a tier 4 (general) Migrant in the uK
32IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)applicantwhetherornotyoucanapplyforthepBSDependantcategoryintheUKdependsonthetypeofpermissiontostaythatyouhaveandtypeofcoursetheTier4(General)studentisstudyingorwillbestudying
33YoucanbethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)applicantwheretheyareapplyingfororhavebeengrantedentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainintheUnitedKingdomasaTier4(General)Studentif
(i) theTier4(General)applicantisagovernmentsponsoredstudentwhoisapplyingfor orwhohasbeengrantedentryclearanceorleavetoremaintoundertakeacourseof study longer than six months or
(ii) theTier4(General)applicantis
a) applyingfororhasbeengrantedentryclearanceorleavetoremaininorderto undertakeacourseofstudyatpost-graduatelevelfor12monthsorlonger and
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b) issponsoredbyasponsorwhoisaRecognisedBodyorabodyinreceiptof funding as a higher education institution from either
I theDepartmentforemploymentandLearninginnorthernIreland II theHighereducationFundingCouncilforengland III theHighereducationFundingCouncilforWalesor IV theScottishFundingCouncil or
(iii) theTier4(General)applicantisapplyingfororhasbeengrantedleavetoremainas aTier4(General)Studentonthedoctorateextensionschemeor
(iv) thefollowingconditionsaremet
a) theTier4(General)applicantisapplyingforentryclearanceleavetoenteror leavetoremaintoundertakeacourseofstudythatislongerthansixmonths and either
(1) hasentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainasaTier4 (General)Studentorasastudenttoundertakeacourseofstudylonger than six months or
(2) lasthadentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainwithinthe threemonthsprecedingtheapplicationasaTier4(General)Studentor asastudenttoundertakeacourseofstudylongerthansixmonthsand
b) You(thefamilymember)musteither-
(1) haveentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainasafamily memberofaTier4(General)Studentorastudentwithentryclearance leavetoenterorleavetoremaintoundertakeacourseofstudylonger than six months or
(2) havelasthadentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainwithin thethreemonthsprecedingtheapplicationasthefamilymemberofa Tier4(General)Studentorasastudenttoundertakeacourseofstudy longer than six months and
c) theTier4(General)applicantMigrantandyou(thefamilymember)mustbe applying at the same time
34ToapplyintheUKyoumustnothavelastbeengranted
bullleave to enter or remain as a visitor or
bulltemporary admission or temporary release
35Tier4(General)studentswhowillbestudyingintheUKforsixmonthsorlesscannotbringtheirpartnersandorchildren(alsoknownasdependants)totheUnitedKingdomwiththem
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additional evidential requirement for dependants of PBS migrants whose last grant of leave was not in this capacity
36IfyouareapplyingasafamilymemberofapBSmigrantandyourlastgrantofleavewasnotastheirdependantoryouareachildbornintheUKyouwillneedtodemonstrateyourrelationship WhereyouaremarriedorinacivilpartnershiptoapBSmigrantyoumustprovideyourmarriageorcivilpartnershipcertificatetosupportyourapplicationWhereyouareapplyingasthepartnerofapBSmigrantbutarenotmarriedorinacivilpartnershipwiththemyouwillneedtoprovidedocumentstoshowthatyouhavebeenlivinginarelationshipakintomarriagecivilpartnershipforaperiodofatleasttwoyears-documentsshouldthereforecoverthewholeofthisperiodDocumentswillonlybeacceptedwheretheyarefromofficialsourcessuchasutilitybillsornHSregistrationSuggested Documents
Partners (including spouses and civil partners)marriageorcivilpartnershipcertificatesbankstatementsCounciltaxbillsmedical registrationutilitybills
childrenFullbirthcertificateshowingbothparentsnamesIfyouareachilddependantovertheageof16youwillalsoneedtoincludethedocumentslistedin paragraph 112
conditions of Stay
37You will have the following conditions attached to any leave
bullnorecoursetopublicfunds
bullRegistrationwiththepoliceifthisisrequiredbyparagraph326oftheImmigrationRules
bullnoemploymentasaprofessionalsportsperson(includingasasportscoach)
bullnoemploymentasaDoctororDentistinTrainingunlessyou
haveobtainedaprimarydegreeinmedicineordentistryfromaUKinstitutionthatisaUKrecognisedorlistedbodyorwhichholdsasponsorlicenceunderTier4ofthepointsBasedSystem or
areapplyingforleavetoremainandhaveorhavelastbeengrantedentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainthatwasnotsubjecttoaconditionrestrictingyouremploymentwhetherthatisemploymentasaDoctororDentistinTrainingorotherwiseandhavebeenemployedduringthatleaveasaDoctororDentistinTraining
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38IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)Studentifthemainapplicantrsquosgrantofleaveisforlessthan12monthsyouwillnotbeallowedtoworkwhilstintheUKunlessthemainapplicant is a Government Sponsored Student
39IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)studentyouwillnotbeallowedtoworkwhilstintheUKifthemainapplicantrsquosgrantofleaveisforacourseofstudybelowdegreelevelunlesstheTier4migrantisagovernmentsponsoredstudent
40Inordertobegrantedentryclearanceasaspousecivilpartnerunmarriedorsamesexpartneryouandthemainapplicantmustbeaged18oroveronthedateyouareduetoarriveintheUnitedKingdom
care arrangements for children
41AllarrangementsforchildrenrsquoscareandaccommodationintheUnitedKingdommustcomplywithrelevantUnitedKingdomlegislationandregulationsMoreinformationcanbefoundontheDepartmentofHealthwebsite
bullAccommodationofstudentsundereighteenbyfurthereducationcollegesnationalminimumstandards and inspection regulations wwwdhgovukenpublicationsandstatisticspublicationspublicationspolicyAndGuidanceDH_4005629
bullBoarding schools national minimum standards inspection regulations wwwdhgovukenpublicationsandstatisticspublicationspublicationspolicyAndGuidanceDH_4006331
bullResidentialspecialschoolsnationalminimumstandardsinspectionregulationswwwdhgovukenpublicationsandstatisticspublicationspublicationsLegislationDH_4006472
Doctor or Dentist in training condition
42IfyouhavebeenworkingasalsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquoduringyourmostrecentperiodofleaveyoushouldsubmitthedocumentsspecifiedinAnnexAofthisguidanceIfyoudonotincludealloftherequestedinformationanygrantofleavewillbesubjecttothelsquoDoctororDentistin Trainingrsquo restriction
Maintenance RequiReMent
43pleaserefertoparagraphs319C319HandappendixeoftheImmigrationRules44OneoftherequirementsforfamilymembersofpointsBasedSystemMigrantsisthatyoumustbeabletosupportyourselffortheentiredurationofyourstayintheUKwithoutneedinghelpfrompublicfunds(forexamplebenefitsprovidedbythestate)Ifyoucannotyoucouldfacefinancialhardshipbecauseyouwillnothaveaccesstomoststatebenefits
45pleasenotethatfrom1July2014theamountofmaintenancerequiredbyfamilymembersofallpBSmigrantswillbeincreasedMoredetailsincludingthenewamountofmaintenancethatwillberequiredcanbefoundonourwebsitewwwgovukgovernmentcollectionsimmigration-rules-statement-of-changes
Family members of tier 1 (general) tier 1 (entrepreneur) and tier 1 (Post Study work) migrants
46IftheTier1MigrantisoutsidetheUnitedKingdomorhasbeenpresentintheUnitedKingdomforlessthan12monthsyoumustshowthatyoutheTier1Migrantor(forchildren)yourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdomhaveatleastpound1800tosupportyouthisis in addition to any funds the Tier 1 Migrant needs to prove they have enough money to support
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themselves47IftheTier1MigranthasbeenintheUnitedKingdomfor12monthsormoreyoumusthavepound600tosupportyourself
48ForexampletheTier1MigranthasbeenintheUKfor6monthsandismakinganapplicationatthesametimeastheirspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound1800fortheirspouseandafurtherpound1800foreachchildinadditiontopound900requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound6300inavailablefunds(pound1800x3=pound5400+pound900)
49IfthesameTier1MigrantandtheirfamilyhadbeenpresentintheUKfortwoyearstheywouldrequireevidencethattheyheldpound2700(pound600x3=pound1800+pound900)inavailablefunds
50IfyouareapplyingasthefamilymemberofaTier1(entrepreneur)migrantyoucannotusethesamefundstomeetthemaintenancerequirementthattheTier1(entrepreneur)usedtomeettheattributesrequirement(appendixAoftheImmigrationRules)
Family members of tier 1 (investor) and tier 1 (exceptional talent) migrants
51DependantsofTier1(Investors)andTier1(exceptionalTalent)donotneedtosatisfythemaintenancerequirement
Family members of tier 1 (graduate entrepreneur) migrants
52IftheTier1(Graduateentrepreneur)isoutsidetheUnitedKingdomorhasbeenpresentintheUnitedKingdomforlessthan12monthsyoumusthavepound1200tosupportyourself
53IftheTier1(Graduateentrepreneur)hasbeenintheUnitedKingdomfor12monthsormoreyoumusthavepound600tosupportyourself
54Thisrequirementcanbemetbyeitherhavingsavingsofpound1200orpound600wheretheTier1(Graduateentrepreneur)hasbeenintheUnitedKingdomfor12monthsormorewhichmusthavebeenheldforatleasta90consecutivedayperiodpriortothedateofapplicationorprovidinganendorsementletterfromUKTradeandInvestment(UKTI)confirmingthatithasawardedfundingthatisatleastsufficienttocovertherequiredmaintenancefundsforthemainapplicantyouandanyotherpBSDependants
Family member of a tier 2 Migrant
55Youmusthavepound600tosupportyourself56Thisrequirementcanbemetby
bullhavingsavingsofpound600whichmusthavebeenheldforatleastthreemonthspriortothedateofapplication or
bulltheTier2A-ratedsponsorprovidingawrittenundertakingthatshoulditbecomenecessaryitwillmaintainandaccommodatethefamilymemberforamonthTheundertakingmaybelimitedprovidedthelimitisatleastpound600perfamilymember
57ForexampletheTier2MigrantismakinganapplicationatthesametimeastheirspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound600fortheirspouseandafurtherpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound900requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2700inavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound900)
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58IfyouapplyatthesametimeasthemainapplicantyouareonlyrequiredtoprovideevidencethatyoumeetthemaintenancerequirementwhentheTier2MigrantisalsorequiredtomeetthemaintenancerequirementIfyouapplyseparatelyfromthemainapplicantyouwillalwaysneedtohavethenecessaryfundstomeetthemaintenancerequirementorhaveawrittenundertakingfrom an A-rated Sponsor
59ForexamplewheretheTier2MigrantissubmittinganapplicationbecausetheyarechangingemploymentwithinTier2neithertheTier2Migrantnoranyfamilymemberisrequiredtosubmitevidencethattheymeetthemaintenancerequirement
Family member of a tier 4 (general) Student
60 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)Studentyourmaintenancerequirementswilldepend on the following circumstancesbullthe length of the course
bullwherethemainapplicantwillbestudyingintheUnitedKingdomand
bullwhetherthemainapplicantalreadyhasanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUK
61 TheTier4(General)Studentwillbeeither
bullOnacoursebasedininnerLondon
bullOnacoursebasedinouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUK
62 Tomeetbasiclivingexpensesnotincludingfeesastudent
bullStudyingininnerLondonforthemajorityofhisherstudymusthavepound1000permonth
bullStudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomforthemajorityofhisherstudymusthavepound800permonth
63WewillusetheaddressgivenasthemainstudysitetoassesswhetherthestudentwillstudyforthemajorityofthetimeininnerLondon(morethan50oftheirstudytime)ThefollowingLondonBoroughsaresubjecttothepound1000permonthmaintenancerequirement
bullCamden
bullCityofLondon
bullHackneyHammersmithandFulham
bullHaringey
bullIslington
bullKensingtonandChelsea
bullLambeth
bullLewisham
bullnewham
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bullSouthwark
bullTowerHamlets
bullWandsworthand
bullWestminster
AllotherLondonBoroughsandanyotherareaintheUnitedKingdomwillbesubjecttothepound800permonthrequirement
64ThestudentrsquoseducationproviderwillbeabletotellthestudentwhichLondonBoroughhesheisbasedin
65IfthestudentwillbestudyingatmorethanonesiteandonesiteisininnerLondonandonesiteisnotwewillbasethemaintenancerequirementsonwherethestudentwillspendthemajorityoftheirtimestudyingthestudentwillneedtogetthisaddressfromtheTier4sponsor
66 IfthecourseinvolvesstudythatissplitequallybetweentwoormoresitesthemainstudysitenamedbythesponsorintheConfirmationofAcceptanceforStudieswillbeusedtoassessthelevelofmaintenancerequired
67 IfwedonothavetheboroughintheaddresswewillenterthepostcodeintohttpwwwaboutmyvotecoukandifitconfirmsthattheaddressisinaLondonBoroughthatislistedabovewewillapplytheinnerLondonmaintenancerequirement
How many months money does a family member of a tier 4 (general) Student need
68 IfyouareafamilymemberofaTier4(General)studentyoumustshowthatyouhaveenoughmoneytocoveryourmonthlylivingcostswhilstthestudentisstudyingintheUnitedKingdom
69 The amount of money you have to show will depend on whether the student already has anestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdomWhereastudenthasanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdomyouwillneedtoshowlessmoneyforlivingcosts
70 ATier4(General)student(includingDoctorateextensionschemepost-graduateDoctorsandSabbaticalOfficers)hasanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUKiftheyhavecurrententryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainasaTier4migrantasastudentorasapost-graduateDoctororDentistwhenapplyingforfurtherleaveandonthedateofapplicationthey
bullhavefinishedasinglecoursethatwasatleastsixmonthslongwithintheapplicantrsquoslastperiodof entry clearance leave to enter or leave to remain or
bullare applying for a continued study on a single course where the applicant has completed at least six months of that course
ATier4(General)studentcanqualifyforthereducedmaintenancelevelswhethertheyareapplyingfrominsidetheUKorfromoverseas
71 YoucanqualifyforthereducedmaintenancelevelswhetheryouareapplyingfrominsidetheUnitedKingdomorfromoverseas
72 IfthestudentdoesnothaveanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdomyoumust show that you have money for your living costs for each month of the studentrsquos course up to a maximum of 9 months
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73AstudentwithanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdommustshowthattheyhave money for their living costs for each month of their course up to a maximum of 2 months
74IfthelengthofastudentrsquoscourseincludesapartofamonthwewillroundthetimeuptothenextmonthForexampleifacourseissevenmonthsandtwoweeksyoumustshowthatyouhave enough money for eight months
the family member of a tier 4 (general) Student where the student does not have an established presence in the uK if the tier 4 (general) Student is studying in inner london
75IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonyoumusthavepound600permonthuptoamaximumof9monthstosupportyourself
76 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonismakinganapplicationatthesametimeashisherspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound600fortheirspouseandafurtherpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound1000requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2800inavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound1000)permonthuptoamaximumof9months
if the tier 4 (general) Student is studying in outer london or anywhere else in the uK77 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomthenyoumusthavepound450permonthuptoamaximumof9months to support yourself
78 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomismakinganapplicationatthesametimeastheirspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound450fortheirspouseandafurtherpound450foreachchildinadditiontopound800requiredforhisherownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2150inavailablefunds(pound450x3=pound1350+pound800)permonthuptoamaximumof9months
the family member of a tier 4 (general) Student where the student has an established presence in the uK if the tier 4 (general) Student is studying in inner london
79 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonyoumusthave2monthsmaintenanceofpound600permonthtosupportyourself
80 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonismakinganapplication at the same time as their spouse and two children They must show that they have pound600fortheirspouseandafurtherpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound1000requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyhold2monthsmaintenanceofpound2800permonthinavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound1000)
if the tier 4 (general) student is studying in outer london or anywhere else in the uK
81 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomyoumusthave2monthsmaintenanceofpound450permonthto support yourself
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82 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomismakinganapplicationatthesametimeastheirspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound450forhisherspouseandafurtherpound450foreachchildinadditiontopound800requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyhold2monthsmaintenanceofpound2150permonthinavailablefunds(pound450x3=pound1350+pound800)
Family member of a tier 4 (child) Student Migrant
83ThedependantrouteisnotavailableforafamilymemberofaTier4(Child)Studentmigrant
Family member of a tier 5 (temporary worker)
84IfyouarethefamilymemberoftheTier5(TemporaryWorker)youmusthavepound600tosupportyourself
85ForexampletheTier5(TemporaryWorker)Migrantismakinganapplicationatthesametimeashisspouseandtwochildrenmustshowthathehaspound600forhisspouseandpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound900requiredforhisownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2700inavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound900)
86 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier5(TemporaryWorker)whoisextendingtheirleaveyouarerequiredtoprovideevidenceofmeetingthemaintenancerequirement
Documents we require
87 Thisevidencemustbeoriginalontheofficialletter-headedpaperorstationeryoftheorganisationandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
88 evidencemustbeintheformofcashfundsOtheraccountsorfinancialinstrumentssuchassharesbondspensionfundsetcregardlessofnoticeperiodarenotacceptable
89 Ifyouwishtorelyonajointaccountasevidenceofavailablefundsyouthemainapplicantor(forchildren)yourotherparentwhoislegallypresentintheUnitedKingdommustbenamedontheaccountalongwithoneormoreothernamedindividual(s)
90 Allevidencemustbedatednomorethan31daysbeforetheapplicationissubmitted91 Wherethefundsareinacurrencyotherthanpoundssterlingtheamountweconsiderwillbebasedontheexchangeratefortherelevantcurrencyonthedateoftheapplicationtakenfromtheratespublishedonwwwoandacom
92 YouwillnotmeettherequirementsoftheImmigrationRulesformaintenancewhereyourabilitytomeetthemaintenancerequirementisbasedonevidenceoffundsthatareheldinafinancialinstitutionwithwhichtheUKBorderAgencyisunabletomakesatisfactoryverificationchecksAlistoffinancialinstitutionswhichdonotsatisfactorilyverifyfinancialstatementsappearsatAppendixpoftheImmigrationRulesandcanalsobefoundonourwebsiteatwwwukbahomeofficegovuksitecontentdocumentsstudyingfinancial-institutions
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eviDence FoR aPPlicationS MaDe aS tHe DePenDant oF a PeRSon witH leave unDeR tieR 1 2 oR 5
93ThedocumentsrequiredbyAppendixeoftheImmigrationRulesarespecifiedbelowi)personalbankorbuildingsocietystatementscoveringthe90dayperiodimmediatelybeforetheapplicationThepersonalbankorbuildingsocietystatementsshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the statement
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 90 day period
bullthattherearesufficientfundspresentintheaccount(thebalancemustnotfallbelowpound600orpound1800asaboveatanytimeduringthe90dayperiod)
Onlythemostrecentstatementmustbedatedwithin31daysofthedateofapplication
Adhocbankstatementsprintedonthebankrsquosletterheadareadmissibleasevidence(thisexcludesmini-statementsfromcashpoints)
IfyouwishtosubmitelectronicbankstatementsfromanonlineaccountthesemustcontainallofthedetailslistedaboveInadditionyouwillneedtoprovideasupportingletterfromyourbankoncompanyheadedpaperconfirmingtheauthenticityofthestatementsprovidedAlternativelyanelectronicbankstatementbearingtheofficialstampofthebankinquestionwillbeacceptedThisstampshouldappearoneverypageofthestatementStatementsthatsimplyshowthebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayarenotsufficient
ii)BuildingsocietypassbookThebuildingsocietypassbookshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 90 day period
bullthattherearesufficientfundspresentintheaccount(thebalancemustnotfallbelowpound600orpound1800asaboveatanytimeduringthe90daysperiod)
iii)Letterfrombankconfirmingfundsandthattheyhavebeeninthebankforatleast90daysTheletterfromabankorbuildingsocietyshouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
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bullthe funds held in the account and
bullthatthefundshavebeeninthebankforatleast90daysandthebalancehasnotfallenbelowpound600orpound1800asintheexamplesaboveatanytimeduringthe90dayperiod
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe90dayperiodarenotsufficient
iv)LetterfromafinancialinstitutionregulatedbyeithertheFinancialConductAuthoritytheprudentialRegulatoryAuthorityorinthecaseofoverseasaccountsthehomeregulator(officialregulatorybodyforthecountryinwhichtheinstitutionoperatesandthefundsarelocated)forthepurposeofpersonalsavingsaccountsconfirmingfundsThislettershouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bullthe funds held in the account and
bullthatthefundshavebeeninthebankforatleast90daysandthebalancehasnotfallenbelowpound600orpound1800asintheexamplesaboveatanytimeduringthe90dayperiod
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe90dayperiodarenotsufficient
evidence of certifying maintenance for family members of tier 2 Migrants
94IfyouaremakingyourapplicationatthesametimeastheTier2MigrantthenA-ratedsponsorsareabletocertifyyourmaintenanceontheTier2MigrantrsquosCertificateofSponsorshiporbyprovidingaletterYourmaintenancecannotbecertifiedifyourmainapplicanthasindefiniteleave to remain
95IfyouaremakingyourapplicationatthesametimeastheTier2MigrantandtheA-ratedsponsoriscertifyingmaintenanceontheCertificateofSponsorshipthenyoudonotneedtosendusanydocumentsformaintenanceWewilltakethisinformationfromtheCertificateofSponsorship
96 IftheA-ratedsponsoriscertifyingmaintenanceonaletterthentheletterwhichcanbepostedorfaxedtoyoumustbeonofficialletter-headedpaperorstationeryoftheorganisationbesignedbyaseniorofficialandmustshow
bullyour name
bullthe sponsorrsquos name and logo
bullconfirmationthatthesponsorhascertifiedthemaintenanceand
bulldetailsoflimitingtheundertakingifappropriate
evidence required for applications made as a tier 4 dependant
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97 IfyouqualifyforourdifferentiationarrangementsbecauseyouareconsideredtobeldquolowriskrdquoyouarenotrequiredtoincludetheevidentialdocumentsfromthissectionwithyourapplicationYoumusthoweverconfirmonyourapplicationformthatyoumeettherequirementssetoutinthissectionandthatyouholddocumentaryevidenceinthemannerrequiredWewillsometimesaskaldquolowriskrdquostudenttosendusthesedocumentsandwereservetherighttorequestanyorallthe evidential documents from this section from you
98 ThemoneyyoushowusmustbeforyouruseforlivingintheUKThefullamountofthismoney-whichshouldbeheldinthemannerspecifiedintheImmigrationRules-mustcontinuetobeavailabletoyouafteryourapplicationismadeexceptforanymoneythathasbeenpaidforliving costs
99 IfyouapplyseparatelyfromtheTier4(General)studentwewillrequireyouandanyotherfamilymemberswhoareoverseastoshowthatyouhaveheldthemoneyfor28days
100 ThedocumentsrequiredbyAppendixeoftheImmigrationRulesarespecifiedbelow
i)personalbankorbuildingsocietystatementscoveringthe28dayperiodimmediatelybeforetheapplicationThepersonalbankorbuildingsocietystatementsshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the statement
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 28 day period
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
Onlythemostrecentstatementmustbedatedwithin31daysofthedateofapplication
Adhocbankstatementsprintedonthebankrsquosletterheadareadmissibleasevidence(thisexcludesmini-statementsfromcashpoints)
IfyouwishtosubmitelectronicbankstatementsfromanonlineaccountthesemustcontainallofthedetailslistedaboveInadditionyouwillneedtoprovideasupportingletterfromyourbankoncompanyheadedpaperconfirmingtheauthenticityofthestatementsprovidedAlternativelyanelectronicbankstatementbearingtheofficialstampofthebankinquestionwillbeacceptedThisstampshouldappearoneverypageofthestatementStatementsthatsimplyshowthebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayarenotsufficient
ii)BuildingsocietypassbookThebuildingsocietypassbookshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 28 day period
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
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iii)Letterfrombankconfirmingfundsandthattheyhavebeeninthebankforatleast28daysTheletterfromabankorbuildingsocietyshouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthe funds held in the account and
bullthatthefundshavebeeninthebankforatleast28daysandtheamountofmoneyavailable
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe28dayperiodarenotsufficient
iv)LetterfromafinancialinstitutionregulatedbyeithertheFinancialConductAuthoritytheprudentialRegulatoryAuthorityorinthecaseofoverseasaccountsthehomeregulator(officialregulatorybodyforthecountryinwhichtheinstitutionoperatesandthefundsarelocated)forthepurposeofpersonalsavingsaccountsconfirmingfundsThislettershouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bullthe funds held in the account and
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe28dayperiodarenotsufficient
Official financial sponsorship or government sponsor
101 IftheTier4(General)Studenthasofficialfinancialsponsorship(ieisbeinggivenmoneytocovertheircoursefeesandlivingcosts)thissponsorshipmayalsobeintendedtocovercostsofyouandanyotherfamilymember(s)
102 WherethisisthecaseyoumustprovidealetterofconfirmationfromtheTier4(General)Studentrsquosofficialfinancialsponsor
103ThismaybeHerMajestyrsquosGovernmenttheirhomegovernmenttheBritishCounciloranyinternational organisation international company or university
104Thelettermustbeonofficialletter-headedpaperorstationeryoftheorganisationoftheofficialfinancialsponsorandhavetheofficialstampofthatorganisationonitItmustshow
bullboththeTier4(General)studentrsquosnameandyourname
bullthenameandcontactdetailsoftheofficialfinancialsponsor
bullthe date of the letter
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bullthe length of the sponsorship and
bullthe amount of money they are providing or a statement that they will cover the your full maintenance
105Iftheofficialfinancialsponsorshiponlycoverspartofyourlivingcostsdocumentationmustbeprovided to show the remaining maintenance as detailed earlier in this guidance
106 IfyouareapplyingatthesametimeastheTier4(General)StudentthefundsthatyouprovideevidenceofmustbeinadditiontothefundsfortheTier4(General)studentThesamemoneycannotbecountedtwiceForexampleiftheTier4(General)studentprovidesaletterconfirmingthathesheisinreceiptofofficialfinancialsponsorshipandyouprovidebankstatementstocoveryourownlivingcoststhemoneyheldinthebankaccountmustbeinadditiontothemoneythathasbeenprovidedbytheofficialfinancialsponsortocovertheTier4(General)Student
children of PBS Migrants
107 InordertoapplyforleavetoremainasthechildofapBSmigrantyoumustbeundertheageof18onthedateofapplicationIfyouareaged18oroveryoumusthaveorhavelastbeengrantedleaveasthefamilymemberofapBSmigrantorsomeoneapplyingatthesametimeforleave as a PBS migrant
108 YouwillnotbeconsideredtobeachildfamilymemberofapBSmigrantwhereitisconsideredthat you
bullare married or in a civil partnership
bullhave formed an independent family unit or
bullare living an independent life
109 Childrenaged18oroverwhohavenotpreviouslybeengrantedleaveasthefamilymemberofthepBSmigrantcannotbegrantedbeleaveasthefamilymemberofapBSmigrant
not have formed an independent family unit
110 examplesofwhenwemightconsiderthatthereisanindependentfamilyunitincludewhenyou
bullare living with your partner or
bullhave children of your own
not be living an independent life
111 examplesofwhenwemightconsideryoutobelivinganindependentlifeincludebullwhereyouarelivingawayfromthefamilyhome(exceptwhereyouareatboardingschool)
bullwhere you are in full time employment
bullwhereyouappeartobefinanciallyindependent(thatiswhereyourincomeexceedstheirexpenditure)
Documents required
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112 Ifyouareovertheageof16youshouldsubmitthefollowingdocumentationinsupportofyourapplicationTwoitemsfromthelistbelowconfirmingyourresidentialaddressbullbankstatementsandor
bullcreditcardbillsandor
bulldrivinglicenceandor
bullnHSRegistrationdocumentandor
bullletterfromyourcurrentschoolcollegeoruniversityconfirmingyouraddressThismustbeonofficialheadedpaperandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
113Thedocumentssubmittedshouldbefromtwoseparatesourcesanddatednomorethanamonth prior to the date of application
114Ifyoupayrentorboardtowardsyourkeepyoushouldalsoprovidedetailsofhowmuchthisamounts to each calendar month
115WhereyouareresidingseparatelyfromthoseonwhichyouareclaimingtobeafamilymemberthefollowinginformationordocumentationshouldbesubmittedbullreasonsforresidingawayfromthefamilyhomeWherethisisduetoacademicendeavoursyoushouldsubmitconfirmationfromyouruniversitycollegeconfirmingyourenrolmentandattendanceofthespecificcourseThisshouldbeonofficialheadedpaperandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
bullyoushouldalsoincludeevidencethatyouhavebeensupportedfinanciallybyyourparentswhilstresidingawayfromthefamilyhomeThefollowingdocumentationshouldbeincludedwiththe application
bankstatementsforyoucoveringthethreemonthspriortotheapplicationclearlyshowingthe origin of the deposits and
bankstatementsforyourparentcoveringthethreemonthspriortotheapplicationalsoshowingcorroboratingpaymentsoutoftheiraccount
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annex a - aPPlicantS wHo Have Been on a nHS FounDation PRogRaMMe oR wHo Have Been woRKing aS a DoctoR oR DentiSt in tRaining DuRing tHeiR MoSt Recent PeRioD oF leave
1IfyouwerelastgrantedleavewhichwasnotsubjecttoaconditionrestrictingyouremploymentandyouhavebeenonanHSfoundationprogrammeorworkingasalsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquoduringyourmostrecentperiodofleaveyoucanapplytobeexemptedfromtheconditionprohibitingthistypeofemployment
2Inordertoqualifyforthisexemptionyoushouldprovidethefollowingevidence
a)ToprovethatyouareontheFoundationprogrammealetterfromyourpostgraduateDeanthatsatisfiestherequirementsoftheImmigrationDirectorateInstruction(IDI)onpostgraduateDoctorsandDentists(seeinparticularpage17ofthatIDI)confirming
bullThat you have a place on a Foundation Programme and
bullTheFoundationprogrammeisrecognisedbythemedicalcommunityand
bullThe place on the Foundation Programme is full time
or
b)ToprovethatyouhavebeenworkingasaDoctororDentistinTrainingyoumustprovidealetterfromthenHSTrustemployingyouconfirmingthatyouhavebeenworkinginapostprogrammethathasbeenapprovedbythepostgraduateMedicaleducationandTrainingBoardasatrainingprogrammeorpostWhereyoudonotincludealloftherequestedinformationanygrantofleavewillbesubjecttothelsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquorestriction
or
c)evidenceofaprimarydegreeinmedicineordentistryfromaUKinstitutionthatisaUKrecognisedorlistedbodyorwhichholdsasponsorlicenceunderTier4ofthepointsBasedSystem
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b) issponsoredbyasponsorwhoisaRecognisedBodyorabodyinreceiptof funding as a higher education institution from either
I theDepartmentforemploymentandLearninginnorthernIreland II theHighereducationFundingCouncilforengland III theHighereducationFundingCouncilforWalesor IV theScottishFundingCouncil or
(iii) theTier4(General)applicantisapplyingfororhasbeengrantedleavetoremainas aTier4(General)Studentonthedoctorateextensionschemeor
(iv) thefollowingconditionsaremet
a) theTier4(General)applicantisapplyingforentryclearanceleavetoenteror leavetoremaintoundertakeacourseofstudythatislongerthansixmonths and either
(1) hasentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainasaTier4 (General)Studentorasastudenttoundertakeacourseofstudylonger than six months or
(2) lasthadentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainwithinthe threemonthsprecedingtheapplicationasaTier4(General)Studentor asastudenttoundertakeacourseofstudylongerthansixmonthsand
b) You(thefamilymember)musteither-
(1) haveentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainasafamily memberofaTier4(General)Studentorastudentwithentryclearance leavetoenterorleavetoremaintoundertakeacourseofstudylonger than six months or
(2) havelasthadentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainwithin thethreemonthsprecedingtheapplicationasthefamilymemberofa Tier4(General)Studentorasastudenttoundertakeacourseofstudy longer than six months and
c) theTier4(General)applicantMigrantandyou(thefamilymember)mustbe applying at the same time
34ToapplyintheUKyoumustnothavelastbeengranted
bullleave to enter or remain as a visitor or
bulltemporary admission or temporary release
35Tier4(General)studentswhowillbestudyingintheUKforsixmonthsorlesscannotbringtheirpartnersandorchildren(alsoknownasdependants)totheUnitedKingdomwiththem
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additional evidential requirement for dependants of PBS migrants whose last grant of leave was not in this capacity
36IfyouareapplyingasafamilymemberofapBSmigrantandyourlastgrantofleavewasnotastheirdependantoryouareachildbornintheUKyouwillneedtodemonstrateyourrelationship WhereyouaremarriedorinacivilpartnershiptoapBSmigrantyoumustprovideyourmarriageorcivilpartnershipcertificatetosupportyourapplicationWhereyouareapplyingasthepartnerofapBSmigrantbutarenotmarriedorinacivilpartnershipwiththemyouwillneedtoprovidedocumentstoshowthatyouhavebeenlivinginarelationshipakintomarriagecivilpartnershipforaperiodofatleasttwoyears-documentsshouldthereforecoverthewholeofthisperiodDocumentswillonlybeacceptedwheretheyarefromofficialsourcessuchasutilitybillsornHSregistrationSuggested Documents
Partners (including spouses and civil partners)marriageorcivilpartnershipcertificatesbankstatementsCounciltaxbillsmedical registrationutilitybills
childrenFullbirthcertificateshowingbothparentsnamesIfyouareachilddependantovertheageof16youwillalsoneedtoincludethedocumentslistedin paragraph 112
conditions of Stay
37You will have the following conditions attached to any leave
bullnorecoursetopublicfunds
bullRegistrationwiththepoliceifthisisrequiredbyparagraph326oftheImmigrationRules
bullnoemploymentasaprofessionalsportsperson(includingasasportscoach)
bullnoemploymentasaDoctororDentistinTrainingunlessyou
haveobtainedaprimarydegreeinmedicineordentistryfromaUKinstitutionthatisaUKrecognisedorlistedbodyorwhichholdsasponsorlicenceunderTier4ofthepointsBasedSystem or
areapplyingforleavetoremainandhaveorhavelastbeengrantedentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainthatwasnotsubjecttoaconditionrestrictingyouremploymentwhetherthatisemploymentasaDoctororDentistinTrainingorotherwiseandhavebeenemployedduringthatleaveasaDoctororDentistinTraining
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38IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)Studentifthemainapplicantrsquosgrantofleaveisforlessthan12monthsyouwillnotbeallowedtoworkwhilstintheUKunlessthemainapplicant is a Government Sponsored Student
39IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)studentyouwillnotbeallowedtoworkwhilstintheUKifthemainapplicantrsquosgrantofleaveisforacourseofstudybelowdegreelevelunlesstheTier4migrantisagovernmentsponsoredstudent
40Inordertobegrantedentryclearanceasaspousecivilpartnerunmarriedorsamesexpartneryouandthemainapplicantmustbeaged18oroveronthedateyouareduetoarriveintheUnitedKingdom
care arrangements for children
41AllarrangementsforchildrenrsquoscareandaccommodationintheUnitedKingdommustcomplywithrelevantUnitedKingdomlegislationandregulationsMoreinformationcanbefoundontheDepartmentofHealthwebsite
bullAccommodationofstudentsundereighteenbyfurthereducationcollegesnationalminimumstandards and inspection regulations wwwdhgovukenpublicationsandstatisticspublicationspublicationspolicyAndGuidanceDH_4005629
bullBoarding schools national minimum standards inspection regulations wwwdhgovukenpublicationsandstatisticspublicationspublicationspolicyAndGuidanceDH_4006331
bullResidentialspecialschoolsnationalminimumstandardsinspectionregulationswwwdhgovukenpublicationsandstatisticspublicationspublicationsLegislationDH_4006472
Doctor or Dentist in training condition
42IfyouhavebeenworkingasalsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquoduringyourmostrecentperiodofleaveyoushouldsubmitthedocumentsspecifiedinAnnexAofthisguidanceIfyoudonotincludealloftherequestedinformationanygrantofleavewillbesubjecttothelsquoDoctororDentistin Trainingrsquo restriction
Maintenance RequiReMent
43pleaserefertoparagraphs319C319HandappendixeoftheImmigrationRules44OneoftherequirementsforfamilymembersofpointsBasedSystemMigrantsisthatyoumustbeabletosupportyourselffortheentiredurationofyourstayintheUKwithoutneedinghelpfrompublicfunds(forexamplebenefitsprovidedbythestate)Ifyoucannotyoucouldfacefinancialhardshipbecauseyouwillnothaveaccesstomoststatebenefits
45pleasenotethatfrom1July2014theamountofmaintenancerequiredbyfamilymembersofallpBSmigrantswillbeincreasedMoredetailsincludingthenewamountofmaintenancethatwillberequiredcanbefoundonourwebsitewwwgovukgovernmentcollectionsimmigration-rules-statement-of-changes
Family members of tier 1 (general) tier 1 (entrepreneur) and tier 1 (Post Study work) migrants
46IftheTier1MigrantisoutsidetheUnitedKingdomorhasbeenpresentintheUnitedKingdomforlessthan12monthsyoumustshowthatyoutheTier1Migrantor(forchildren)yourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdomhaveatleastpound1800tosupportyouthisis in addition to any funds the Tier 1 Migrant needs to prove they have enough money to support
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themselves47IftheTier1MigranthasbeenintheUnitedKingdomfor12monthsormoreyoumusthavepound600tosupportyourself
48ForexampletheTier1MigranthasbeenintheUKfor6monthsandismakinganapplicationatthesametimeastheirspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound1800fortheirspouseandafurtherpound1800foreachchildinadditiontopound900requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound6300inavailablefunds(pound1800x3=pound5400+pound900)
49IfthesameTier1MigrantandtheirfamilyhadbeenpresentintheUKfortwoyearstheywouldrequireevidencethattheyheldpound2700(pound600x3=pound1800+pound900)inavailablefunds
50IfyouareapplyingasthefamilymemberofaTier1(entrepreneur)migrantyoucannotusethesamefundstomeetthemaintenancerequirementthattheTier1(entrepreneur)usedtomeettheattributesrequirement(appendixAoftheImmigrationRules)
Family members of tier 1 (investor) and tier 1 (exceptional talent) migrants
51DependantsofTier1(Investors)andTier1(exceptionalTalent)donotneedtosatisfythemaintenancerequirement
Family members of tier 1 (graduate entrepreneur) migrants
52IftheTier1(Graduateentrepreneur)isoutsidetheUnitedKingdomorhasbeenpresentintheUnitedKingdomforlessthan12monthsyoumusthavepound1200tosupportyourself
53IftheTier1(Graduateentrepreneur)hasbeenintheUnitedKingdomfor12monthsormoreyoumusthavepound600tosupportyourself
54Thisrequirementcanbemetbyeitherhavingsavingsofpound1200orpound600wheretheTier1(Graduateentrepreneur)hasbeenintheUnitedKingdomfor12monthsormorewhichmusthavebeenheldforatleasta90consecutivedayperiodpriortothedateofapplicationorprovidinganendorsementletterfromUKTradeandInvestment(UKTI)confirmingthatithasawardedfundingthatisatleastsufficienttocovertherequiredmaintenancefundsforthemainapplicantyouandanyotherpBSDependants
Family member of a tier 2 Migrant
55Youmusthavepound600tosupportyourself56Thisrequirementcanbemetby
bullhavingsavingsofpound600whichmusthavebeenheldforatleastthreemonthspriortothedateofapplication or
bulltheTier2A-ratedsponsorprovidingawrittenundertakingthatshoulditbecomenecessaryitwillmaintainandaccommodatethefamilymemberforamonthTheundertakingmaybelimitedprovidedthelimitisatleastpound600perfamilymember
57ForexampletheTier2MigrantismakinganapplicationatthesametimeastheirspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound600fortheirspouseandafurtherpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound900requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2700inavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound900)
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58IfyouapplyatthesametimeasthemainapplicantyouareonlyrequiredtoprovideevidencethatyoumeetthemaintenancerequirementwhentheTier2MigrantisalsorequiredtomeetthemaintenancerequirementIfyouapplyseparatelyfromthemainapplicantyouwillalwaysneedtohavethenecessaryfundstomeetthemaintenancerequirementorhaveawrittenundertakingfrom an A-rated Sponsor
59ForexamplewheretheTier2MigrantissubmittinganapplicationbecausetheyarechangingemploymentwithinTier2neithertheTier2Migrantnoranyfamilymemberisrequiredtosubmitevidencethattheymeetthemaintenancerequirement
Family member of a tier 4 (general) Student
60 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)Studentyourmaintenancerequirementswilldepend on the following circumstancesbullthe length of the course
bullwherethemainapplicantwillbestudyingintheUnitedKingdomand
bullwhetherthemainapplicantalreadyhasanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUK
61 TheTier4(General)Studentwillbeeither
bullOnacoursebasedininnerLondon
bullOnacoursebasedinouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUK
62 Tomeetbasiclivingexpensesnotincludingfeesastudent
bullStudyingininnerLondonforthemajorityofhisherstudymusthavepound1000permonth
bullStudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomforthemajorityofhisherstudymusthavepound800permonth
63WewillusetheaddressgivenasthemainstudysitetoassesswhetherthestudentwillstudyforthemajorityofthetimeininnerLondon(morethan50oftheirstudytime)ThefollowingLondonBoroughsaresubjecttothepound1000permonthmaintenancerequirement
bullCamden
bullCityofLondon
bullHackneyHammersmithandFulham
bullHaringey
bullIslington
bullKensingtonandChelsea
bullLambeth
bullLewisham
bullnewham
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bullSouthwark
bullTowerHamlets
bullWandsworthand
bullWestminster
AllotherLondonBoroughsandanyotherareaintheUnitedKingdomwillbesubjecttothepound800permonthrequirement
64ThestudentrsquoseducationproviderwillbeabletotellthestudentwhichLondonBoroughhesheisbasedin
65IfthestudentwillbestudyingatmorethanonesiteandonesiteisininnerLondonandonesiteisnotwewillbasethemaintenancerequirementsonwherethestudentwillspendthemajorityoftheirtimestudyingthestudentwillneedtogetthisaddressfromtheTier4sponsor
66 IfthecourseinvolvesstudythatissplitequallybetweentwoormoresitesthemainstudysitenamedbythesponsorintheConfirmationofAcceptanceforStudieswillbeusedtoassessthelevelofmaintenancerequired
67 IfwedonothavetheboroughintheaddresswewillenterthepostcodeintohttpwwwaboutmyvotecoukandifitconfirmsthattheaddressisinaLondonBoroughthatislistedabovewewillapplytheinnerLondonmaintenancerequirement
How many months money does a family member of a tier 4 (general) Student need
68 IfyouareafamilymemberofaTier4(General)studentyoumustshowthatyouhaveenoughmoneytocoveryourmonthlylivingcostswhilstthestudentisstudyingintheUnitedKingdom
69 The amount of money you have to show will depend on whether the student already has anestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdomWhereastudenthasanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdomyouwillneedtoshowlessmoneyforlivingcosts
70 ATier4(General)student(includingDoctorateextensionschemepost-graduateDoctorsandSabbaticalOfficers)hasanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUKiftheyhavecurrententryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainasaTier4migrantasastudentorasapost-graduateDoctororDentistwhenapplyingforfurtherleaveandonthedateofapplicationthey
bullhavefinishedasinglecoursethatwasatleastsixmonthslongwithintheapplicantrsquoslastperiodof entry clearance leave to enter or leave to remain or
bullare applying for a continued study on a single course where the applicant has completed at least six months of that course
ATier4(General)studentcanqualifyforthereducedmaintenancelevelswhethertheyareapplyingfrominsidetheUKorfromoverseas
71 YoucanqualifyforthereducedmaintenancelevelswhetheryouareapplyingfrominsidetheUnitedKingdomorfromoverseas
72 IfthestudentdoesnothaveanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdomyoumust show that you have money for your living costs for each month of the studentrsquos course up to a maximum of 9 months
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73AstudentwithanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdommustshowthattheyhave money for their living costs for each month of their course up to a maximum of 2 months
74IfthelengthofastudentrsquoscourseincludesapartofamonthwewillroundthetimeuptothenextmonthForexampleifacourseissevenmonthsandtwoweeksyoumustshowthatyouhave enough money for eight months
the family member of a tier 4 (general) Student where the student does not have an established presence in the uK if the tier 4 (general) Student is studying in inner london
75IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonyoumusthavepound600permonthuptoamaximumof9monthstosupportyourself
76 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonismakinganapplicationatthesametimeashisherspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound600fortheirspouseandafurtherpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound1000requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2800inavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound1000)permonthuptoamaximumof9months
if the tier 4 (general) Student is studying in outer london or anywhere else in the uK77 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomthenyoumusthavepound450permonthuptoamaximumof9months to support yourself
78 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomismakinganapplicationatthesametimeastheirspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound450fortheirspouseandafurtherpound450foreachchildinadditiontopound800requiredforhisherownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2150inavailablefunds(pound450x3=pound1350+pound800)permonthuptoamaximumof9months
the family member of a tier 4 (general) Student where the student has an established presence in the uK if the tier 4 (general) Student is studying in inner london
79 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonyoumusthave2monthsmaintenanceofpound600permonthtosupportyourself
80 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonismakinganapplication at the same time as their spouse and two children They must show that they have pound600fortheirspouseandafurtherpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound1000requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyhold2monthsmaintenanceofpound2800permonthinavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound1000)
if the tier 4 (general) student is studying in outer london or anywhere else in the uK
81 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomyoumusthave2monthsmaintenanceofpound450permonthto support yourself
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82 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomismakinganapplicationatthesametimeastheirspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound450forhisherspouseandafurtherpound450foreachchildinadditiontopound800requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyhold2monthsmaintenanceofpound2150permonthinavailablefunds(pound450x3=pound1350+pound800)
Family member of a tier 4 (child) Student Migrant
83ThedependantrouteisnotavailableforafamilymemberofaTier4(Child)Studentmigrant
Family member of a tier 5 (temporary worker)
84IfyouarethefamilymemberoftheTier5(TemporaryWorker)youmusthavepound600tosupportyourself
85ForexampletheTier5(TemporaryWorker)Migrantismakinganapplicationatthesametimeashisspouseandtwochildrenmustshowthathehaspound600forhisspouseandpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound900requiredforhisownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2700inavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound900)
86 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier5(TemporaryWorker)whoisextendingtheirleaveyouarerequiredtoprovideevidenceofmeetingthemaintenancerequirement
Documents we require
87 Thisevidencemustbeoriginalontheofficialletter-headedpaperorstationeryoftheorganisationandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
88 evidencemustbeintheformofcashfundsOtheraccountsorfinancialinstrumentssuchassharesbondspensionfundsetcregardlessofnoticeperiodarenotacceptable
89 Ifyouwishtorelyonajointaccountasevidenceofavailablefundsyouthemainapplicantor(forchildren)yourotherparentwhoislegallypresentintheUnitedKingdommustbenamedontheaccountalongwithoneormoreothernamedindividual(s)
90 Allevidencemustbedatednomorethan31daysbeforetheapplicationissubmitted91 Wherethefundsareinacurrencyotherthanpoundssterlingtheamountweconsiderwillbebasedontheexchangeratefortherelevantcurrencyonthedateoftheapplicationtakenfromtheratespublishedonwwwoandacom
92 YouwillnotmeettherequirementsoftheImmigrationRulesformaintenancewhereyourabilitytomeetthemaintenancerequirementisbasedonevidenceoffundsthatareheldinafinancialinstitutionwithwhichtheUKBorderAgencyisunabletomakesatisfactoryverificationchecksAlistoffinancialinstitutionswhichdonotsatisfactorilyverifyfinancialstatementsappearsatAppendixpoftheImmigrationRulesandcanalsobefoundonourwebsiteatwwwukbahomeofficegovuksitecontentdocumentsstudyingfinancial-institutions
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eviDence FoR aPPlicationS MaDe aS tHe DePenDant oF a PeRSon witH leave unDeR tieR 1 2 oR 5
93ThedocumentsrequiredbyAppendixeoftheImmigrationRulesarespecifiedbelowi)personalbankorbuildingsocietystatementscoveringthe90dayperiodimmediatelybeforetheapplicationThepersonalbankorbuildingsocietystatementsshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the statement
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 90 day period
bullthattherearesufficientfundspresentintheaccount(thebalancemustnotfallbelowpound600orpound1800asaboveatanytimeduringthe90dayperiod)
Onlythemostrecentstatementmustbedatedwithin31daysofthedateofapplication
Adhocbankstatementsprintedonthebankrsquosletterheadareadmissibleasevidence(thisexcludesmini-statementsfromcashpoints)
IfyouwishtosubmitelectronicbankstatementsfromanonlineaccountthesemustcontainallofthedetailslistedaboveInadditionyouwillneedtoprovideasupportingletterfromyourbankoncompanyheadedpaperconfirmingtheauthenticityofthestatementsprovidedAlternativelyanelectronicbankstatementbearingtheofficialstampofthebankinquestionwillbeacceptedThisstampshouldappearoneverypageofthestatementStatementsthatsimplyshowthebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayarenotsufficient
ii)BuildingsocietypassbookThebuildingsocietypassbookshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 90 day period
bullthattherearesufficientfundspresentintheaccount(thebalancemustnotfallbelowpound600orpound1800asaboveatanytimeduringthe90daysperiod)
iii)Letterfrombankconfirmingfundsandthattheyhavebeeninthebankforatleast90daysTheletterfromabankorbuildingsocietyshouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
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bullthe funds held in the account and
bullthatthefundshavebeeninthebankforatleast90daysandthebalancehasnotfallenbelowpound600orpound1800asintheexamplesaboveatanytimeduringthe90dayperiod
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe90dayperiodarenotsufficient
iv)LetterfromafinancialinstitutionregulatedbyeithertheFinancialConductAuthoritytheprudentialRegulatoryAuthorityorinthecaseofoverseasaccountsthehomeregulator(officialregulatorybodyforthecountryinwhichtheinstitutionoperatesandthefundsarelocated)forthepurposeofpersonalsavingsaccountsconfirmingfundsThislettershouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bullthe funds held in the account and
bullthatthefundshavebeeninthebankforatleast90daysandthebalancehasnotfallenbelowpound600orpound1800asintheexamplesaboveatanytimeduringthe90dayperiod
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe90dayperiodarenotsufficient
evidence of certifying maintenance for family members of tier 2 Migrants
94IfyouaremakingyourapplicationatthesametimeastheTier2MigrantthenA-ratedsponsorsareabletocertifyyourmaintenanceontheTier2MigrantrsquosCertificateofSponsorshiporbyprovidingaletterYourmaintenancecannotbecertifiedifyourmainapplicanthasindefiniteleave to remain
95IfyouaremakingyourapplicationatthesametimeastheTier2MigrantandtheA-ratedsponsoriscertifyingmaintenanceontheCertificateofSponsorshipthenyoudonotneedtosendusanydocumentsformaintenanceWewilltakethisinformationfromtheCertificateofSponsorship
96 IftheA-ratedsponsoriscertifyingmaintenanceonaletterthentheletterwhichcanbepostedorfaxedtoyoumustbeonofficialletter-headedpaperorstationeryoftheorganisationbesignedbyaseniorofficialandmustshow
bullyour name
bullthe sponsorrsquos name and logo
bullconfirmationthatthesponsorhascertifiedthemaintenanceand
bulldetailsoflimitingtheundertakingifappropriate
evidence required for applications made as a tier 4 dependant
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97 IfyouqualifyforourdifferentiationarrangementsbecauseyouareconsideredtobeldquolowriskrdquoyouarenotrequiredtoincludetheevidentialdocumentsfromthissectionwithyourapplicationYoumusthoweverconfirmonyourapplicationformthatyoumeettherequirementssetoutinthissectionandthatyouholddocumentaryevidenceinthemannerrequiredWewillsometimesaskaldquolowriskrdquostudenttosendusthesedocumentsandwereservetherighttorequestanyorallthe evidential documents from this section from you
98 ThemoneyyoushowusmustbeforyouruseforlivingintheUKThefullamountofthismoney-whichshouldbeheldinthemannerspecifiedintheImmigrationRules-mustcontinuetobeavailabletoyouafteryourapplicationismadeexceptforanymoneythathasbeenpaidforliving costs
99 IfyouapplyseparatelyfromtheTier4(General)studentwewillrequireyouandanyotherfamilymemberswhoareoverseastoshowthatyouhaveheldthemoneyfor28days
100 ThedocumentsrequiredbyAppendixeoftheImmigrationRulesarespecifiedbelow
i)personalbankorbuildingsocietystatementscoveringthe28dayperiodimmediatelybeforetheapplicationThepersonalbankorbuildingsocietystatementsshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the statement
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 28 day period
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
Onlythemostrecentstatementmustbedatedwithin31daysofthedateofapplication
Adhocbankstatementsprintedonthebankrsquosletterheadareadmissibleasevidence(thisexcludesmini-statementsfromcashpoints)
IfyouwishtosubmitelectronicbankstatementsfromanonlineaccountthesemustcontainallofthedetailslistedaboveInadditionyouwillneedtoprovideasupportingletterfromyourbankoncompanyheadedpaperconfirmingtheauthenticityofthestatementsprovidedAlternativelyanelectronicbankstatementbearingtheofficialstampofthebankinquestionwillbeacceptedThisstampshouldappearoneverypageofthestatementStatementsthatsimplyshowthebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayarenotsufficient
ii)BuildingsocietypassbookThebuildingsocietypassbookshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 28 day period
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
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iii)Letterfrombankconfirmingfundsandthattheyhavebeeninthebankforatleast28daysTheletterfromabankorbuildingsocietyshouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthe funds held in the account and
bullthatthefundshavebeeninthebankforatleast28daysandtheamountofmoneyavailable
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe28dayperiodarenotsufficient
iv)LetterfromafinancialinstitutionregulatedbyeithertheFinancialConductAuthoritytheprudentialRegulatoryAuthorityorinthecaseofoverseasaccountsthehomeregulator(officialregulatorybodyforthecountryinwhichtheinstitutionoperatesandthefundsarelocated)forthepurposeofpersonalsavingsaccountsconfirmingfundsThislettershouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bullthe funds held in the account and
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe28dayperiodarenotsufficient
Official financial sponsorship or government sponsor
101 IftheTier4(General)Studenthasofficialfinancialsponsorship(ieisbeinggivenmoneytocovertheircoursefeesandlivingcosts)thissponsorshipmayalsobeintendedtocovercostsofyouandanyotherfamilymember(s)
102 WherethisisthecaseyoumustprovidealetterofconfirmationfromtheTier4(General)Studentrsquosofficialfinancialsponsor
103ThismaybeHerMajestyrsquosGovernmenttheirhomegovernmenttheBritishCounciloranyinternational organisation international company or university
104Thelettermustbeonofficialletter-headedpaperorstationeryoftheorganisationoftheofficialfinancialsponsorandhavetheofficialstampofthatorganisationonitItmustshow
bullboththeTier4(General)studentrsquosnameandyourname
bullthenameandcontactdetailsoftheofficialfinancialsponsor
bullthe date of the letter
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bullthe length of the sponsorship and
bullthe amount of money they are providing or a statement that they will cover the your full maintenance
105Iftheofficialfinancialsponsorshiponlycoverspartofyourlivingcostsdocumentationmustbeprovided to show the remaining maintenance as detailed earlier in this guidance
106 IfyouareapplyingatthesametimeastheTier4(General)StudentthefundsthatyouprovideevidenceofmustbeinadditiontothefundsfortheTier4(General)studentThesamemoneycannotbecountedtwiceForexampleiftheTier4(General)studentprovidesaletterconfirmingthathesheisinreceiptofofficialfinancialsponsorshipandyouprovidebankstatementstocoveryourownlivingcoststhemoneyheldinthebankaccountmustbeinadditiontothemoneythathasbeenprovidedbytheofficialfinancialsponsortocovertheTier4(General)Student
children of PBS Migrants
107 InordertoapplyforleavetoremainasthechildofapBSmigrantyoumustbeundertheageof18onthedateofapplicationIfyouareaged18oroveryoumusthaveorhavelastbeengrantedleaveasthefamilymemberofapBSmigrantorsomeoneapplyingatthesametimeforleave as a PBS migrant
108 YouwillnotbeconsideredtobeachildfamilymemberofapBSmigrantwhereitisconsideredthat you
bullare married or in a civil partnership
bullhave formed an independent family unit or
bullare living an independent life
109 Childrenaged18oroverwhohavenotpreviouslybeengrantedleaveasthefamilymemberofthepBSmigrantcannotbegrantedbeleaveasthefamilymemberofapBSmigrant
not have formed an independent family unit
110 examplesofwhenwemightconsiderthatthereisanindependentfamilyunitincludewhenyou
bullare living with your partner or
bullhave children of your own
not be living an independent life
111 examplesofwhenwemightconsideryoutobelivinganindependentlifeincludebullwhereyouarelivingawayfromthefamilyhome(exceptwhereyouareatboardingschool)
bullwhere you are in full time employment
bullwhereyouappeartobefinanciallyindependent(thatiswhereyourincomeexceedstheirexpenditure)
Documents required
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112 Ifyouareovertheageof16youshouldsubmitthefollowingdocumentationinsupportofyourapplicationTwoitemsfromthelistbelowconfirmingyourresidentialaddressbullbankstatementsandor
bullcreditcardbillsandor
bulldrivinglicenceandor
bullnHSRegistrationdocumentandor
bullletterfromyourcurrentschoolcollegeoruniversityconfirmingyouraddressThismustbeonofficialheadedpaperandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
113Thedocumentssubmittedshouldbefromtwoseparatesourcesanddatednomorethanamonth prior to the date of application
114Ifyoupayrentorboardtowardsyourkeepyoushouldalsoprovidedetailsofhowmuchthisamounts to each calendar month
115WhereyouareresidingseparatelyfromthoseonwhichyouareclaimingtobeafamilymemberthefollowinginformationordocumentationshouldbesubmittedbullreasonsforresidingawayfromthefamilyhomeWherethisisduetoacademicendeavoursyoushouldsubmitconfirmationfromyouruniversitycollegeconfirmingyourenrolmentandattendanceofthespecificcourseThisshouldbeonofficialheadedpaperandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
bullyoushouldalsoincludeevidencethatyouhavebeensupportedfinanciallybyyourparentswhilstresidingawayfromthefamilyhomeThefollowingdocumentationshouldbeincludedwiththe application
bankstatementsforyoucoveringthethreemonthspriortotheapplicationclearlyshowingthe origin of the deposits and
bankstatementsforyourparentcoveringthethreemonthspriortotheapplicationalsoshowingcorroboratingpaymentsoutoftheiraccount
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annex a - aPPlicantS wHo Have Been on a nHS FounDation PRogRaMMe oR wHo Have Been woRKing aS a DoctoR oR DentiSt in tRaining DuRing tHeiR MoSt Recent PeRioD oF leave
1IfyouwerelastgrantedleavewhichwasnotsubjecttoaconditionrestrictingyouremploymentandyouhavebeenonanHSfoundationprogrammeorworkingasalsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquoduringyourmostrecentperiodofleaveyoucanapplytobeexemptedfromtheconditionprohibitingthistypeofemployment
2Inordertoqualifyforthisexemptionyoushouldprovidethefollowingevidence
a)ToprovethatyouareontheFoundationprogrammealetterfromyourpostgraduateDeanthatsatisfiestherequirementsoftheImmigrationDirectorateInstruction(IDI)onpostgraduateDoctorsandDentists(seeinparticularpage17ofthatIDI)confirming
bullThat you have a place on a Foundation Programme and
bullTheFoundationprogrammeisrecognisedbythemedicalcommunityand
bullThe place on the Foundation Programme is full time
or
b)ToprovethatyouhavebeenworkingasaDoctororDentistinTrainingyoumustprovidealetterfromthenHSTrustemployingyouconfirmingthatyouhavebeenworkinginapostprogrammethathasbeenapprovedbythepostgraduateMedicaleducationandTrainingBoardasatrainingprogrammeorpostWhereyoudonotincludealloftherequestedinformationanygrantofleavewillbesubjecttothelsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquorestriction
or
c)evidenceofaprimarydegreeinmedicineordentistryfromaUKinstitutionthatisaUKrecognisedorlistedbodyorwhichholdsasponsorlicenceunderTier4ofthepointsBasedSystem
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additional evidential requirement for dependants of PBS migrants whose last grant of leave was not in this capacity
36IfyouareapplyingasafamilymemberofapBSmigrantandyourlastgrantofleavewasnotastheirdependantoryouareachildbornintheUKyouwillneedtodemonstrateyourrelationship WhereyouaremarriedorinacivilpartnershiptoapBSmigrantyoumustprovideyourmarriageorcivilpartnershipcertificatetosupportyourapplicationWhereyouareapplyingasthepartnerofapBSmigrantbutarenotmarriedorinacivilpartnershipwiththemyouwillneedtoprovidedocumentstoshowthatyouhavebeenlivinginarelationshipakintomarriagecivilpartnershipforaperiodofatleasttwoyears-documentsshouldthereforecoverthewholeofthisperiodDocumentswillonlybeacceptedwheretheyarefromofficialsourcessuchasutilitybillsornHSregistrationSuggested Documents
Partners (including spouses and civil partners)marriageorcivilpartnershipcertificatesbankstatementsCounciltaxbillsmedical registrationutilitybills
childrenFullbirthcertificateshowingbothparentsnamesIfyouareachilddependantovertheageof16youwillalsoneedtoincludethedocumentslistedin paragraph 112
conditions of Stay
37You will have the following conditions attached to any leave
bullnorecoursetopublicfunds
bullRegistrationwiththepoliceifthisisrequiredbyparagraph326oftheImmigrationRules
bullnoemploymentasaprofessionalsportsperson(includingasasportscoach)
bullnoemploymentasaDoctororDentistinTrainingunlessyou
haveobtainedaprimarydegreeinmedicineordentistryfromaUKinstitutionthatisaUKrecognisedorlistedbodyorwhichholdsasponsorlicenceunderTier4ofthepointsBasedSystem or
areapplyingforleavetoremainandhaveorhavelastbeengrantedentryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainthatwasnotsubjecttoaconditionrestrictingyouremploymentwhetherthatisemploymentasaDoctororDentistinTrainingorotherwiseandhavebeenemployedduringthatleaveasaDoctororDentistinTraining
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38IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)Studentifthemainapplicantrsquosgrantofleaveisforlessthan12monthsyouwillnotbeallowedtoworkwhilstintheUKunlessthemainapplicant is a Government Sponsored Student
39IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)studentyouwillnotbeallowedtoworkwhilstintheUKifthemainapplicantrsquosgrantofleaveisforacourseofstudybelowdegreelevelunlesstheTier4migrantisagovernmentsponsoredstudent
40Inordertobegrantedentryclearanceasaspousecivilpartnerunmarriedorsamesexpartneryouandthemainapplicantmustbeaged18oroveronthedateyouareduetoarriveintheUnitedKingdom
care arrangements for children
41AllarrangementsforchildrenrsquoscareandaccommodationintheUnitedKingdommustcomplywithrelevantUnitedKingdomlegislationandregulationsMoreinformationcanbefoundontheDepartmentofHealthwebsite
bullAccommodationofstudentsundereighteenbyfurthereducationcollegesnationalminimumstandards and inspection regulations wwwdhgovukenpublicationsandstatisticspublicationspublicationspolicyAndGuidanceDH_4005629
bullBoarding schools national minimum standards inspection regulations wwwdhgovukenpublicationsandstatisticspublicationspublicationspolicyAndGuidanceDH_4006331
bullResidentialspecialschoolsnationalminimumstandardsinspectionregulationswwwdhgovukenpublicationsandstatisticspublicationspublicationsLegislationDH_4006472
Doctor or Dentist in training condition
42IfyouhavebeenworkingasalsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquoduringyourmostrecentperiodofleaveyoushouldsubmitthedocumentsspecifiedinAnnexAofthisguidanceIfyoudonotincludealloftherequestedinformationanygrantofleavewillbesubjecttothelsquoDoctororDentistin Trainingrsquo restriction
Maintenance RequiReMent
43pleaserefertoparagraphs319C319HandappendixeoftheImmigrationRules44OneoftherequirementsforfamilymembersofpointsBasedSystemMigrantsisthatyoumustbeabletosupportyourselffortheentiredurationofyourstayintheUKwithoutneedinghelpfrompublicfunds(forexamplebenefitsprovidedbythestate)Ifyoucannotyoucouldfacefinancialhardshipbecauseyouwillnothaveaccesstomoststatebenefits
45pleasenotethatfrom1July2014theamountofmaintenancerequiredbyfamilymembersofallpBSmigrantswillbeincreasedMoredetailsincludingthenewamountofmaintenancethatwillberequiredcanbefoundonourwebsitewwwgovukgovernmentcollectionsimmigration-rules-statement-of-changes
Family members of tier 1 (general) tier 1 (entrepreneur) and tier 1 (Post Study work) migrants
46IftheTier1MigrantisoutsidetheUnitedKingdomorhasbeenpresentintheUnitedKingdomforlessthan12monthsyoumustshowthatyoutheTier1Migrantor(forchildren)yourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdomhaveatleastpound1800tosupportyouthisis in addition to any funds the Tier 1 Migrant needs to prove they have enough money to support
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themselves47IftheTier1MigranthasbeenintheUnitedKingdomfor12monthsormoreyoumusthavepound600tosupportyourself
48ForexampletheTier1MigranthasbeenintheUKfor6monthsandismakinganapplicationatthesametimeastheirspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound1800fortheirspouseandafurtherpound1800foreachchildinadditiontopound900requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound6300inavailablefunds(pound1800x3=pound5400+pound900)
49IfthesameTier1MigrantandtheirfamilyhadbeenpresentintheUKfortwoyearstheywouldrequireevidencethattheyheldpound2700(pound600x3=pound1800+pound900)inavailablefunds
50IfyouareapplyingasthefamilymemberofaTier1(entrepreneur)migrantyoucannotusethesamefundstomeetthemaintenancerequirementthattheTier1(entrepreneur)usedtomeettheattributesrequirement(appendixAoftheImmigrationRules)
Family members of tier 1 (investor) and tier 1 (exceptional talent) migrants
51DependantsofTier1(Investors)andTier1(exceptionalTalent)donotneedtosatisfythemaintenancerequirement
Family members of tier 1 (graduate entrepreneur) migrants
52IftheTier1(Graduateentrepreneur)isoutsidetheUnitedKingdomorhasbeenpresentintheUnitedKingdomforlessthan12monthsyoumusthavepound1200tosupportyourself
53IftheTier1(Graduateentrepreneur)hasbeenintheUnitedKingdomfor12monthsormoreyoumusthavepound600tosupportyourself
54Thisrequirementcanbemetbyeitherhavingsavingsofpound1200orpound600wheretheTier1(Graduateentrepreneur)hasbeenintheUnitedKingdomfor12monthsormorewhichmusthavebeenheldforatleasta90consecutivedayperiodpriortothedateofapplicationorprovidinganendorsementletterfromUKTradeandInvestment(UKTI)confirmingthatithasawardedfundingthatisatleastsufficienttocovertherequiredmaintenancefundsforthemainapplicantyouandanyotherpBSDependants
Family member of a tier 2 Migrant
55Youmusthavepound600tosupportyourself56Thisrequirementcanbemetby
bullhavingsavingsofpound600whichmusthavebeenheldforatleastthreemonthspriortothedateofapplication or
bulltheTier2A-ratedsponsorprovidingawrittenundertakingthatshoulditbecomenecessaryitwillmaintainandaccommodatethefamilymemberforamonthTheundertakingmaybelimitedprovidedthelimitisatleastpound600perfamilymember
57ForexampletheTier2MigrantismakinganapplicationatthesametimeastheirspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound600fortheirspouseandafurtherpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound900requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2700inavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound900)
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58IfyouapplyatthesametimeasthemainapplicantyouareonlyrequiredtoprovideevidencethatyoumeetthemaintenancerequirementwhentheTier2MigrantisalsorequiredtomeetthemaintenancerequirementIfyouapplyseparatelyfromthemainapplicantyouwillalwaysneedtohavethenecessaryfundstomeetthemaintenancerequirementorhaveawrittenundertakingfrom an A-rated Sponsor
59ForexamplewheretheTier2MigrantissubmittinganapplicationbecausetheyarechangingemploymentwithinTier2neithertheTier2Migrantnoranyfamilymemberisrequiredtosubmitevidencethattheymeetthemaintenancerequirement
Family member of a tier 4 (general) Student
60 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)Studentyourmaintenancerequirementswilldepend on the following circumstancesbullthe length of the course
bullwherethemainapplicantwillbestudyingintheUnitedKingdomand
bullwhetherthemainapplicantalreadyhasanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUK
61 TheTier4(General)Studentwillbeeither
bullOnacoursebasedininnerLondon
bullOnacoursebasedinouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUK
62 Tomeetbasiclivingexpensesnotincludingfeesastudent
bullStudyingininnerLondonforthemajorityofhisherstudymusthavepound1000permonth
bullStudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomforthemajorityofhisherstudymusthavepound800permonth
63WewillusetheaddressgivenasthemainstudysitetoassesswhetherthestudentwillstudyforthemajorityofthetimeininnerLondon(morethan50oftheirstudytime)ThefollowingLondonBoroughsaresubjecttothepound1000permonthmaintenancerequirement
bullCamden
bullCityofLondon
bullHackneyHammersmithandFulham
bullHaringey
bullIslington
bullKensingtonandChelsea
bullLambeth
bullLewisham
bullnewham
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bullSouthwark
bullTowerHamlets
bullWandsworthand
bullWestminster
AllotherLondonBoroughsandanyotherareaintheUnitedKingdomwillbesubjecttothepound800permonthrequirement
64ThestudentrsquoseducationproviderwillbeabletotellthestudentwhichLondonBoroughhesheisbasedin
65IfthestudentwillbestudyingatmorethanonesiteandonesiteisininnerLondonandonesiteisnotwewillbasethemaintenancerequirementsonwherethestudentwillspendthemajorityoftheirtimestudyingthestudentwillneedtogetthisaddressfromtheTier4sponsor
66 IfthecourseinvolvesstudythatissplitequallybetweentwoormoresitesthemainstudysitenamedbythesponsorintheConfirmationofAcceptanceforStudieswillbeusedtoassessthelevelofmaintenancerequired
67 IfwedonothavetheboroughintheaddresswewillenterthepostcodeintohttpwwwaboutmyvotecoukandifitconfirmsthattheaddressisinaLondonBoroughthatislistedabovewewillapplytheinnerLondonmaintenancerequirement
How many months money does a family member of a tier 4 (general) Student need
68 IfyouareafamilymemberofaTier4(General)studentyoumustshowthatyouhaveenoughmoneytocoveryourmonthlylivingcostswhilstthestudentisstudyingintheUnitedKingdom
69 The amount of money you have to show will depend on whether the student already has anestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdomWhereastudenthasanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdomyouwillneedtoshowlessmoneyforlivingcosts
70 ATier4(General)student(includingDoctorateextensionschemepost-graduateDoctorsandSabbaticalOfficers)hasanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUKiftheyhavecurrententryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainasaTier4migrantasastudentorasapost-graduateDoctororDentistwhenapplyingforfurtherleaveandonthedateofapplicationthey
bullhavefinishedasinglecoursethatwasatleastsixmonthslongwithintheapplicantrsquoslastperiodof entry clearance leave to enter or leave to remain or
bullare applying for a continued study on a single course where the applicant has completed at least six months of that course
ATier4(General)studentcanqualifyforthereducedmaintenancelevelswhethertheyareapplyingfrominsidetheUKorfromoverseas
71 YoucanqualifyforthereducedmaintenancelevelswhetheryouareapplyingfrominsidetheUnitedKingdomorfromoverseas
72 IfthestudentdoesnothaveanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdomyoumust show that you have money for your living costs for each month of the studentrsquos course up to a maximum of 9 months
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73AstudentwithanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdommustshowthattheyhave money for their living costs for each month of their course up to a maximum of 2 months
74IfthelengthofastudentrsquoscourseincludesapartofamonthwewillroundthetimeuptothenextmonthForexampleifacourseissevenmonthsandtwoweeksyoumustshowthatyouhave enough money for eight months
the family member of a tier 4 (general) Student where the student does not have an established presence in the uK if the tier 4 (general) Student is studying in inner london
75IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonyoumusthavepound600permonthuptoamaximumof9monthstosupportyourself
76 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonismakinganapplicationatthesametimeashisherspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound600fortheirspouseandafurtherpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound1000requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2800inavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound1000)permonthuptoamaximumof9months
if the tier 4 (general) Student is studying in outer london or anywhere else in the uK77 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomthenyoumusthavepound450permonthuptoamaximumof9months to support yourself
78 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomismakinganapplicationatthesametimeastheirspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound450fortheirspouseandafurtherpound450foreachchildinadditiontopound800requiredforhisherownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2150inavailablefunds(pound450x3=pound1350+pound800)permonthuptoamaximumof9months
the family member of a tier 4 (general) Student where the student has an established presence in the uK if the tier 4 (general) Student is studying in inner london
79 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonyoumusthave2monthsmaintenanceofpound600permonthtosupportyourself
80 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonismakinganapplication at the same time as their spouse and two children They must show that they have pound600fortheirspouseandafurtherpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound1000requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyhold2monthsmaintenanceofpound2800permonthinavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound1000)
if the tier 4 (general) student is studying in outer london or anywhere else in the uK
81 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomyoumusthave2monthsmaintenanceofpound450permonthto support yourself
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82 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomismakinganapplicationatthesametimeastheirspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound450forhisherspouseandafurtherpound450foreachchildinadditiontopound800requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyhold2monthsmaintenanceofpound2150permonthinavailablefunds(pound450x3=pound1350+pound800)
Family member of a tier 4 (child) Student Migrant
83ThedependantrouteisnotavailableforafamilymemberofaTier4(Child)Studentmigrant
Family member of a tier 5 (temporary worker)
84IfyouarethefamilymemberoftheTier5(TemporaryWorker)youmusthavepound600tosupportyourself
85ForexampletheTier5(TemporaryWorker)Migrantismakinganapplicationatthesametimeashisspouseandtwochildrenmustshowthathehaspound600forhisspouseandpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound900requiredforhisownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2700inavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound900)
86 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier5(TemporaryWorker)whoisextendingtheirleaveyouarerequiredtoprovideevidenceofmeetingthemaintenancerequirement
Documents we require
87 Thisevidencemustbeoriginalontheofficialletter-headedpaperorstationeryoftheorganisationandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
88 evidencemustbeintheformofcashfundsOtheraccountsorfinancialinstrumentssuchassharesbondspensionfundsetcregardlessofnoticeperiodarenotacceptable
89 Ifyouwishtorelyonajointaccountasevidenceofavailablefundsyouthemainapplicantor(forchildren)yourotherparentwhoislegallypresentintheUnitedKingdommustbenamedontheaccountalongwithoneormoreothernamedindividual(s)
90 Allevidencemustbedatednomorethan31daysbeforetheapplicationissubmitted91 Wherethefundsareinacurrencyotherthanpoundssterlingtheamountweconsiderwillbebasedontheexchangeratefortherelevantcurrencyonthedateoftheapplicationtakenfromtheratespublishedonwwwoandacom
92 YouwillnotmeettherequirementsoftheImmigrationRulesformaintenancewhereyourabilitytomeetthemaintenancerequirementisbasedonevidenceoffundsthatareheldinafinancialinstitutionwithwhichtheUKBorderAgencyisunabletomakesatisfactoryverificationchecksAlistoffinancialinstitutionswhichdonotsatisfactorilyverifyfinancialstatementsappearsatAppendixpoftheImmigrationRulesandcanalsobefoundonourwebsiteatwwwukbahomeofficegovuksitecontentdocumentsstudyingfinancial-institutions
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eviDence FoR aPPlicationS MaDe aS tHe DePenDant oF a PeRSon witH leave unDeR tieR 1 2 oR 5
93ThedocumentsrequiredbyAppendixeoftheImmigrationRulesarespecifiedbelowi)personalbankorbuildingsocietystatementscoveringthe90dayperiodimmediatelybeforetheapplicationThepersonalbankorbuildingsocietystatementsshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the statement
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 90 day period
bullthattherearesufficientfundspresentintheaccount(thebalancemustnotfallbelowpound600orpound1800asaboveatanytimeduringthe90dayperiod)
Onlythemostrecentstatementmustbedatedwithin31daysofthedateofapplication
Adhocbankstatementsprintedonthebankrsquosletterheadareadmissibleasevidence(thisexcludesmini-statementsfromcashpoints)
IfyouwishtosubmitelectronicbankstatementsfromanonlineaccountthesemustcontainallofthedetailslistedaboveInadditionyouwillneedtoprovideasupportingletterfromyourbankoncompanyheadedpaperconfirmingtheauthenticityofthestatementsprovidedAlternativelyanelectronicbankstatementbearingtheofficialstampofthebankinquestionwillbeacceptedThisstampshouldappearoneverypageofthestatementStatementsthatsimplyshowthebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayarenotsufficient
ii)BuildingsocietypassbookThebuildingsocietypassbookshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 90 day period
bullthattherearesufficientfundspresentintheaccount(thebalancemustnotfallbelowpound600orpound1800asaboveatanytimeduringthe90daysperiod)
iii)Letterfrombankconfirmingfundsandthattheyhavebeeninthebankforatleast90daysTheletterfromabankorbuildingsocietyshouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
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bullthe funds held in the account and
bullthatthefundshavebeeninthebankforatleast90daysandthebalancehasnotfallenbelowpound600orpound1800asintheexamplesaboveatanytimeduringthe90dayperiod
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe90dayperiodarenotsufficient
iv)LetterfromafinancialinstitutionregulatedbyeithertheFinancialConductAuthoritytheprudentialRegulatoryAuthorityorinthecaseofoverseasaccountsthehomeregulator(officialregulatorybodyforthecountryinwhichtheinstitutionoperatesandthefundsarelocated)forthepurposeofpersonalsavingsaccountsconfirmingfundsThislettershouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bullthe funds held in the account and
bullthatthefundshavebeeninthebankforatleast90daysandthebalancehasnotfallenbelowpound600orpound1800asintheexamplesaboveatanytimeduringthe90dayperiod
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe90dayperiodarenotsufficient
evidence of certifying maintenance for family members of tier 2 Migrants
94IfyouaremakingyourapplicationatthesametimeastheTier2MigrantthenA-ratedsponsorsareabletocertifyyourmaintenanceontheTier2MigrantrsquosCertificateofSponsorshiporbyprovidingaletterYourmaintenancecannotbecertifiedifyourmainapplicanthasindefiniteleave to remain
95IfyouaremakingyourapplicationatthesametimeastheTier2MigrantandtheA-ratedsponsoriscertifyingmaintenanceontheCertificateofSponsorshipthenyoudonotneedtosendusanydocumentsformaintenanceWewilltakethisinformationfromtheCertificateofSponsorship
96 IftheA-ratedsponsoriscertifyingmaintenanceonaletterthentheletterwhichcanbepostedorfaxedtoyoumustbeonofficialletter-headedpaperorstationeryoftheorganisationbesignedbyaseniorofficialandmustshow
bullyour name
bullthe sponsorrsquos name and logo
bullconfirmationthatthesponsorhascertifiedthemaintenanceand
bulldetailsoflimitingtheundertakingifappropriate
evidence required for applications made as a tier 4 dependant
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97 IfyouqualifyforourdifferentiationarrangementsbecauseyouareconsideredtobeldquolowriskrdquoyouarenotrequiredtoincludetheevidentialdocumentsfromthissectionwithyourapplicationYoumusthoweverconfirmonyourapplicationformthatyoumeettherequirementssetoutinthissectionandthatyouholddocumentaryevidenceinthemannerrequiredWewillsometimesaskaldquolowriskrdquostudenttosendusthesedocumentsandwereservetherighttorequestanyorallthe evidential documents from this section from you
98 ThemoneyyoushowusmustbeforyouruseforlivingintheUKThefullamountofthismoney-whichshouldbeheldinthemannerspecifiedintheImmigrationRules-mustcontinuetobeavailabletoyouafteryourapplicationismadeexceptforanymoneythathasbeenpaidforliving costs
99 IfyouapplyseparatelyfromtheTier4(General)studentwewillrequireyouandanyotherfamilymemberswhoareoverseastoshowthatyouhaveheldthemoneyfor28days
100 ThedocumentsrequiredbyAppendixeoftheImmigrationRulesarespecifiedbelow
i)personalbankorbuildingsocietystatementscoveringthe28dayperiodimmediatelybeforetheapplicationThepersonalbankorbuildingsocietystatementsshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the statement
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 28 day period
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
Onlythemostrecentstatementmustbedatedwithin31daysofthedateofapplication
Adhocbankstatementsprintedonthebankrsquosletterheadareadmissibleasevidence(thisexcludesmini-statementsfromcashpoints)
IfyouwishtosubmitelectronicbankstatementsfromanonlineaccountthesemustcontainallofthedetailslistedaboveInadditionyouwillneedtoprovideasupportingletterfromyourbankoncompanyheadedpaperconfirmingtheauthenticityofthestatementsprovidedAlternativelyanelectronicbankstatementbearingtheofficialstampofthebankinquestionwillbeacceptedThisstampshouldappearoneverypageofthestatementStatementsthatsimplyshowthebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayarenotsufficient
ii)BuildingsocietypassbookThebuildingsocietypassbookshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 28 day period
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
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iii)Letterfrombankconfirmingfundsandthattheyhavebeeninthebankforatleast28daysTheletterfromabankorbuildingsocietyshouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthe funds held in the account and
bullthatthefundshavebeeninthebankforatleast28daysandtheamountofmoneyavailable
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe28dayperiodarenotsufficient
iv)LetterfromafinancialinstitutionregulatedbyeithertheFinancialConductAuthoritytheprudentialRegulatoryAuthorityorinthecaseofoverseasaccountsthehomeregulator(officialregulatorybodyforthecountryinwhichtheinstitutionoperatesandthefundsarelocated)forthepurposeofpersonalsavingsaccountsconfirmingfundsThislettershouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bullthe funds held in the account and
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe28dayperiodarenotsufficient
Official financial sponsorship or government sponsor
101 IftheTier4(General)Studenthasofficialfinancialsponsorship(ieisbeinggivenmoneytocovertheircoursefeesandlivingcosts)thissponsorshipmayalsobeintendedtocovercostsofyouandanyotherfamilymember(s)
102 WherethisisthecaseyoumustprovidealetterofconfirmationfromtheTier4(General)Studentrsquosofficialfinancialsponsor
103ThismaybeHerMajestyrsquosGovernmenttheirhomegovernmenttheBritishCounciloranyinternational organisation international company or university
104Thelettermustbeonofficialletter-headedpaperorstationeryoftheorganisationoftheofficialfinancialsponsorandhavetheofficialstampofthatorganisationonitItmustshow
bullboththeTier4(General)studentrsquosnameandyourname
bullthenameandcontactdetailsoftheofficialfinancialsponsor
bullthe date of the letter
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bullthe length of the sponsorship and
bullthe amount of money they are providing or a statement that they will cover the your full maintenance
105Iftheofficialfinancialsponsorshiponlycoverspartofyourlivingcostsdocumentationmustbeprovided to show the remaining maintenance as detailed earlier in this guidance
106 IfyouareapplyingatthesametimeastheTier4(General)StudentthefundsthatyouprovideevidenceofmustbeinadditiontothefundsfortheTier4(General)studentThesamemoneycannotbecountedtwiceForexampleiftheTier4(General)studentprovidesaletterconfirmingthathesheisinreceiptofofficialfinancialsponsorshipandyouprovidebankstatementstocoveryourownlivingcoststhemoneyheldinthebankaccountmustbeinadditiontothemoneythathasbeenprovidedbytheofficialfinancialsponsortocovertheTier4(General)Student
children of PBS Migrants
107 InordertoapplyforleavetoremainasthechildofapBSmigrantyoumustbeundertheageof18onthedateofapplicationIfyouareaged18oroveryoumusthaveorhavelastbeengrantedleaveasthefamilymemberofapBSmigrantorsomeoneapplyingatthesametimeforleave as a PBS migrant
108 YouwillnotbeconsideredtobeachildfamilymemberofapBSmigrantwhereitisconsideredthat you
bullare married or in a civil partnership
bullhave formed an independent family unit or
bullare living an independent life
109 Childrenaged18oroverwhohavenotpreviouslybeengrantedleaveasthefamilymemberofthepBSmigrantcannotbegrantedbeleaveasthefamilymemberofapBSmigrant
not have formed an independent family unit
110 examplesofwhenwemightconsiderthatthereisanindependentfamilyunitincludewhenyou
bullare living with your partner or
bullhave children of your own
not be living an independent life
111 examplesofwhenwemightconsideryoutobelivinganindependentlifeincludebullwhereyouarelivingawayfromthefamilyhome(exceptwhereyouareatboardingschool)
bullwhere you are in full time employment
bullwhereyouappeartobefinanciallyindependent(thatiswhereyourincomeexceedstheirexpenditure)
Documents required
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112 Ifyouareovertheageof16youshouldsubmitthefollowingdocumentationinsupportofyourapplicationTwoitemsfromthelistbelowconfirmingyourresidentialaddressbullbankstatementsandor
bullcreditcardbillsandor
bulldrivinglicenceandor
bullnHSRegistrationdocumentandor
bullletterfromyourcurrentschoolcollegeoruniversityconfirmingyouraddressThismustbeonofficialheadedpaperandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
113Thedocumentssubmittedshouldbefromtwoseparatesourcesanddatednomorethanamonth prior to the date of application
114Ifyoupayrentorboardtowardsyourkeepyoushouldalsoprovidedetailsofhowmuchthisamounts to each calendar month
115WhereyouareresidingseparatelyfromthoseonwhichyouareclaimingtobeafamilymemberthefollowinginformationordocumentationshouldbesubmittedbullreasonsforresidingawayfromthefamilyhomeWherethisisduetoacademicendeavoursyoushouldsubmitconfirmationfromyouruniversitycollegeconfirmingyourenrolmentandattendanceofthespecificcourseThisshouldbeonofficialheadedpaperandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
bullyoushouldalsoincludeevidencethatyouhavebeensupportedfinanciallybyyourparentswhilstresidingawayfromthefamilyhomeThefollowingdocumentationshouldbeincludedwiththe application
bankstatementsforyoucoveringthethreemonthspriortotheapplicationclearlyshowingthe origin of the deposits and
bankstatementsforyourparentcoveringthethreemonthspriortotheapplicationalsoshowingcorroboratingpaymentsoutoftheiraccount
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annex a - aPPlicantS wHo Have Been on a nHS FounDation PRogRaMMe oR wHo Have Been woRKing aS a DoctoR oR DentiSt in tRaining DuRing tHeiR MoSt Recent PeRioD oF leave
1IfyouwerelastgrantedleavewhichwasnotsubjecttoaconditionrestrictingyouremploymentandyouhavebeenonanHSfoundationprogrammeorworkingasalsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquoduringyourmostrecentperiodofleaveyoucanapplytobeexemptedfromtheconditionprohibitingthistypeofemployment
2Inordertoqualifyforthisexemptionyoushouldprovidethefollowingevidence
a)ToprovethatyouareontheFoundationprogrammealetterfromyourpostgraduateDeanthatsatisfiestherequirementsoftheImmigrationDirectorateInstruction(IDI)onpostgraduateDoctorsandDentists(seeinparticularpage17ofthatIDI)confirming
bullThat you have a place on a Foundation Programme and
bullTheFoundationprogrammeisrecognisedbythemedicalcommunityand
bullThe place on the Foundation Programme is full time
or
b)ToprovethatyouhavebeenworkingasaDoctororDentistinTrainingyoumustprovidealetterfromthenHSTrustemployingyouconfirmingthatyouhavebeenworkinginapostprogrammethathasbeenapprovedbythepostgraduateMedicaleducationandTrainingBoardasatrainingprogrammeorpostWhereyoudonotincludealloftherequestedinformationanygrantofleavewillbesubjecttothelsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquorestriction
or
c)evidenceofaprimarydegreeinmedicineordentistryfromaUKinstitutionthatisaUKrecognisedorlistedbodyorwhichholdsasponsorlicenceunderTier4ofthepointsBasedSystem
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38IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)Studentifthemainapplicantrsquosgrantofleaveisforlessthan12monthsyouwillnotbeallowedtoworkwhilstintheUKunlessthemainapplicant is a Government Sponsored Student
39IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)studentyouwillnotbeallowedtoworkwhilstintheUKifthemainapplicantrsquosgrantofleaveisforacourseofstudybelowdegreelevelunlesstheTier4migrantisagovernmentsponsoredstudent
40Inordertobegrantedentryclearanceasaspousecivilpartnerunmarriedorsamesexpartneryouandthemainapplicantmustbeaged18oroveronthedateyouareduetoarriveintheUnitedKingdom
care arrangements for children
41AllarrangementsforchildrenrsquoscareandaccommodationintheUnitedKingdommustcomplywithrelevantUnitedKingdomlegislationandregulationsMoreinformationcanbefoundontheDepartmentofHealthwebsite
bullAccommodationofstudentsundereighteenbyfurthereducationcollegesnationalminimumstandards and inspection regulations wwwdhgovukenpublicationsandstatisticspublicationspublicationspolicyAndGuidanceDH_4005629
bullBoarding schools national minimum standards inspection regulations wwwdhgovukenpublicationsandstatisticspublicationspublicationspolicyAndGuidanceDH_4006331
bullResidentialspecialschoolsnationalminimumstandardsinspectionregulationswwwdhgovukenpublicationsandstatisticspublicationspublicationsLegislationDH_4006472
Doctor or Dentist in training condition
42IfyouhavebeenworkingasalsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquoduringyourmostrecentperiodofleaveyoushouldsubmitthedocumentsspecifiedinAnnexAofthisguidanceIfyoudonotincludealloftherequestedinformationanygrantofleavewillbesubjecttothelsquoDoctororDentistin Trainingrsquo restriction
Maintenance RequiReMent
43pleaserefertoparagraphs319C319HandappendixeoftheImmigrationRules44OneoftherequirementsforfamilymembersofpointsBasedSystemMigrantsisthatyoumustbeabletosupportyourselffortheentiredurationofyourstayintheUKwithoutneedinghelpfrompublicfunds(forexamplebenefitsprovidedbythestate)Ifyoucannotyoucouldfacefinancialhardshipbecauseyouwillnothaveaccesstomoststatebenefits
45pleasenotethatfrom1July2014theamountofmaintenancerequiredbyfamilymembersofallpBSmigrantswillbeincreasedMoredetailsincludingthenewamountofmaintenancethatwillberequiredcanbefoundonourwebsitewwwgovukgovernmentcollectionsimmigration-rules-statement-of-changes
Family members of tier 1 (general) tier 1 (entrepreneur) and tier 1 (Post Study work) migrants
46IftheTier1MigrantisoutsidetheUnitedKingdomorhasbeenpresentintheUnitedKingdomforlessthan12monthsyoumustshowthatyoutheTier1Migrantor(forchildren)yourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdomhaveatleastpound1800tosupportyouthisis in addition to any funds the Tier 1 Migrant needs to prove they have enough money to support
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themselves47IftheTier1MigranthasbeenintheUnitedKingdomfor12monthsormoreyoumusthavepound600tosupportyourself
48ForexampletheTier1MigranthasbeenintheUKfor6monthsandismakinganapplicationatthesametimeastheirspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound1800fortheirspouseandafurtherpound1800foreachchildinadditiontopound900requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound6300inavailablefunds(pound1800x3=pound5400+pound900)
49IfthesameTier1MigrantandtheirfamilyhadbeenpresentintheUKfortwoyearstheywouldrequireevidencethattheyheldpound2700(pound600x3=pound1800+pound900)inavailablefunds
50IfyouareapplyingasthefamilymemberofaTier1(entrepreneur)migrantyoucannotusethesamefundstomeetthemaintenancerequirementthattheTier1(entrepreneur)usedtomeettheattributesrequirement(appendixAoftheImmigrationRules)
Family members of tier 1 (investor) and tier 1 (exceptional talent) migrants
51DependantsofTier1(Investors)andTier1(exceptionalTalent)donotneedtosatisfythemaintenancerequirement
Family members of tier 1 (graduate entrepreneur) migrants
52IftheTier1(Graduateentrepreneur)isoutsidetheUnitedKingdomorhasbeenpresentintheUnitedKingdomforlessthan12monthsyoumusthavepound1200tosupportyourself
53IftheTier1(Graduateentrepreneur)hasbeenintheUnitedKingdomfor12monthsormoreyoumusthavepound600tosupportyourself
54Thisrequirementcanbemetbyeitherhavingsavingsofpound1200orpound600wheretheTier1(Graduateentrepreneur)hasbeenintheUnitedKingdomfor12monthsormorewhichmusthavebeenheldforatleasta90consecutivedayperiodpriortothedateofapplicationorprovidinganendorsementletterfromUKTradeandInvestment(UKTI)confirmingthatithasawardedfundingthatisatleastsufficienttocovertherequiredmaintenancefundsforthemainapplicantyouandanyotherpBSDependants
Family member of a tier 2 Migrant
55Youmusthavepound600tosupportyourself56Thisrequirementcanbemetby
bullhavingsavingsofpound600whichmusthavebeenheldforatleastthreemonthspriortothedateofapplication or
bulltheTier2A-ratedsponsorprovidingawrittenundertakingthatshoulditbecomenecessaryitwillmaintainandaccommodatethefamilymemberforamonthTheundertakingmaybelimitedprovidedthelimitisatleastpound600perfamilymember
57ForexampletheTier2MigrantismakinganapplicationatthesametimeastheirspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound600fortheirspouseandafurtherpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound900requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2700inavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound900)
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58IfyouapplyatthesametimeasthemainapplicantyouareonlyrequiredtoprovideevidencethatyoumeetthemaintenancerequirementwhentheTier2MigrantisalsorequiredtomeetthemaintenancerequirementIfyouapplyseparatelyfromthemainapplicantyouwillalwaysneedtohavethenecessaryfundstomeetthemaintenancerequirementorhaveawrittenundertakingfrom an A-rated Sponsor
59ForexamplewheretheTier2MigrantissubmittinganapplicationbecausetheyarechangingemploymentwithinTier2neithertheTier2Migrantnoranyfamilymemberisrequiredtosubmitevidencethattheymeetthemaintenancerequirement
Family member of a tier 4 (general) Student
60 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)Studentyourmaintenancerequirementswilldepend on the following circumstancesbullthe length of the course
bullwherethemainapplicantwillbestudyingintheUnitedKingdomand
bullwhetherthemainapplicantalreadyhasanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUK
61 TheTier4(General)Studentwillbeeither
bullOnacoursebasedininnerLondon
bullOnacoursebasedinouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUK
62 Tomeetbasiclivingexpensesnotincludingfeesastudent
bullStudyingininnerLondonforthemajorityofhisherstudymusthavepound1000permonth
bullStudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomforthemajorityofhisherstudymusthavepound800permonth
63WewillusetheaddressgivenasthemainstudysitetoassesswhetherthestudentwillstudyforthemajorityofthetimeininnerLondon(morethan50oftheirstudytime)ThefollowingLondonBoroughsaresubjecttothepound1000permonthmaintenancerequirement
bullCamden
bullCityofLondon
bullHackneyHammersmithandFulham
bullHaringey
bullIslington
bullKensingtonandChelsea
bullLambeth
bullLewisham
bullnewham
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bullSouthwark
bullTowerHamlets
bullWandsworthand
bullWestminster
AllotherLondonBoroughsandanyotherareaintheUnitedKingdomwillbesubjecttothepound800permonthrequirement
64ThestudentrsquoseducationproviderwillbeabletotellthestudentwhichLondonBoroughhesheisbasedin
65IfthestudentwillbestudyingatmorethanonesiteandonesiteisininnerLondonandonesiteisnotwewillbasethemaintenancerequirementsonwherethestudentwillspendthemajorityoftheirtimestudyingthestudentwillneedtogetthisaddressfromtheTier4sponsor
66 IfthecourseinvolvesstudythatissplitequallybetweentwoormoresitesthemainstudysitenamedbythesponsorintheConfirmationofAcceptanceforStudieswillbeusedtoassessthelevelofmaintenancerequired
67 IfwedonothavetheboroughintheaddresswewillenterthepostcodeintohttpwwwaboutmyvotecoukandifitconfirmsthattheaddressisinaLondonBoroughthatislistedabovewewillapplytheinnerLondonmaintenancerequirement
How many months money does a family member of a tier 4 (general) Student need
68 IfyouareafamilymemberofaTier4(General)studentyoumustshowthatyouhaveenoughmoneytocoveryourmonthlylivingcostswhilstthestudentisstudyingintheUnitedKingdom
69 The amount of money you have to show will depend on whether the student already has anestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdomWhereastudenthasanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdomyouwillneedtoshowlessmoneyforlivingcosts
70 ATier4(General)student(includingDoctorateextensionschemepost-graduateDoctorsandSabbaticalOfficers)hasanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUKiftheyhavecurrententryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainasaTier4migrantasastudentorasapost-graduateDoctororDentistwhenapplyingforfurtherleaveandonthedateofapplicationthey
bullhavefinishedasinglecoursethatwasatleastsixmonthslongwithintheapplicantrsquoslastperiodof entry clearance leave to enter or leave to remain or
bullare applying for a continued study on a single course where the applicant has completed at least six months of that course
ATier4(General)studentcanqualifyforthereducedmaintenancelevelswhethertheyareapplyingfrominsidetheUKorfromoverseas
71 YoucanqualifyforthereducedmaintenancelevelswhetheryouareapplyingfrominsidetheUnitedKingdomorfromoverseas
72 IfthestudentdoesnothaveanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdomyoumust show that you have money for your living costs for each month of the studentrsquos course up to a maximum of 9 months
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73AstudentwithanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdommustshowthattheyhave money for their living costs for each month of their course up to a maximum of 2 months
74IfthelengthofastudentrsquoscourseincludesapartofamonthwewillroundthetimeuptothenextmonthForexampleifacourseissevenmonthsandtwoweeksyoumustshowthatyouhave enough money for eight months
the family member of a tier 4 (general) Student where the student does not have an established presence in the uK if the tier 4 (general) Student is studying in inner london
75IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonyoumusthavepound600permonthuptoamaximumof9monthstosupportyourself
76 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonismakinganapplicationatthesametimeashisherspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound600fortheirspouseandafurtherpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound1000requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2800inavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound1000)permonthuptoamaximumof9months
if the tier 4 (general) Student is studying in outer london or anywhere else in the uK77 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomthenyoumusthavepound450permonthuptoamaximumof9months to support yourself
78 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomismakinganapplicationatthesametimeastheirspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound450fortheirspouseandafurtherpound450foreachchildinadditiontopound800requiredforhisherownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2150inavailablefunds(pound450x3=pound1350+pound800)permonthuptoamaximumof9months
the family member of a tier 4 (general) Student where the student has an established presence in the uK if the tier 4 (general) Student is studying in inner london
79 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonyoumusthave2monthsmaintenanceofpound600permonthtosupportyourself
80 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonismakinganapplication at the same time as their spouse and two children They must show that they have pound600fortheirspouseandafurtherpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound1000requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyhold2monthsmaintenanceofpound2800permonthinavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound1000)
if the tier 4 (general) student is studying in outer london or anywhere else in the uK
81 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomyoumusthave2monthsmaintenanceofpound450permonthto support yourself
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82 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomismakinganapplicationatthesametimeastheirspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound450forhisherspouseandafurtherpound450foreachchildinadditiontopound800requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyhold2monthsmaintenanceofpound2150permonthinavailablefunds(pound450x3=pound1350+pound800)
Family member of a tier 4 (child) Student Migrant
83ThedependantrouteisnotavailableforafamilymemberofaTier4(Child)Studentmigrant
Family member of a tier 5 (temporary worker)
84IfyouarethefamilymemberoftheTier5(TemporaryWorker)youmusthavepound600tosupportyourself
85ForexampletheTier5(TemporaryWorker)Migrantismakinganapplicationatthesametimeashisspouseandtwochildrenmustshowthathehaspound600forhisspouseandpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound900requiredforhisownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2700inavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound900)
86 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier5(TemporaryWorker)whoisextendingtheirleaveyouarerequiredtoprovideevidenceofmeetingthemaintenancerequirement
Documents we require
87 Thisevidencemustbeoriginalontheofficialletter-headedpaperorstationeryoftheorganisationandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
88 evidencemustbeintheformofcashfundsOtheraccountsorfinancialinstrumentssuchassharesbondspensionfundsetcregardlessofnoticeperiodarenotacceptable
89 Ifyouwishtorelyonajointaccountasevidenceofavailablefundsyouthemainapplicantor(forchildren)yourotherparentwhoislegallypresentintheUnitedKingdommustbenamedontheaccountalongwithoneormoreothernamedindividual(s)
90 Allevidencemustbedatednomorethan31daysbeforetheapplicationissubmitted91 Wherethefundsareinacurrencyotherthanpoundssterlingtheamountweconsiderwillbebasedontheexchangeratefortherelevantcurrencyonthedateoftheapplicationtakenfromtheratespublishedonwwwoandacom
92 YouwillnotmeettherequirementsoftheImmigrationRulesformaintenancewhereyourabilitytomeetthemaintenancerequirementisbasedonevidenceoffundsthatareheldinafinancialinstitutionwithwhichtheUKBorderAgencyisunabletomakesatisfactoryverificationchecksAlistoffinancialinstitutionswhichdonotsatisfactorilyverifyfinancialstatementsappearsatAppendixpoftheImmigrationRulesandcanalsobefoundonourwebsiteatwwwukbahomeofficegovuksitecontentdocumentsstudyingfinancial-institutions
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eviDence FoR aPPlicationS MaDe aS tHe DePenDant oF a PeRSon witH leave unDeR tieR 1 2 oR 5
93ThedocumentsrequiredbyAppendixeoftheImmigrationRulesarespecifiedbelowi)personalbankorbuildingsocietystatementscoveringthe90dayperiodimmediatelybeforetheapplicationThepersonalbankorbuildingsocietystatementsshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the statement
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 90 day period
bullthattherearesufficientfundspresentintheaccount(thebalancemustnotfallbelowpound600orpound1800asaboveatanytimeduringthe90dayperiod)
Onlythemostrecentstatementmustbedatedwithin31daysofthedateofapplication
Adhocbankstatementsprintedonthebankrsquosletterheadareadmissibleasevidence(thisexcludesmini-statementsfromcashpoints)
IfyouwishtosubmitelectronicbankstatementsfromanonlineaccountthesemustcontainallofthedetailslistedaboveInadditionyouwillneedtoprovideasupportingletterfromyourbankoncompanyheadedpaperconfirmingtheauthenticityofthestatementsprovidedAlternativelyanelectronicbankstatementbearingtheofficialstampofthebankinquestionwillbeacceptedThisstampshouldappearoneverypageofthestatementStatementsthatsimplyshowthebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayarenotsufficient
ii)BuildingsocietypassbookThebuildingsocietypassbookshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 90 day period
bullthattherearesufficientfundspresentintheaccount(thebalancemustnotfallbelowpound600orpound1800asaboveatanytimeduringthe90daysperiod)
iii)Letterfrombankconfirmingfundsandthattheyhavebeeninthebankforatleast90daysTheletterfromabankorbuildingsocietyshouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
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bullthe funds held in the account and
bullthatthefundshavebeeninthebankforatleast90daysandthebalancehasnotfallenbelowpound600orpound1800asintheexamplesaboveatanytimeduringthe90dayperiod
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe90dayperiodarenotsufficient
iv)LetterfromafinancialinstitutionregulatedbyeithertheFinancialConductAuthoritytheprudentialRegulatoryAuthorityorinthecaseofoverseasaccountsthehomeregulator(officialregulatorybodyforthecountryinwhichtheinstitutionoperatesandthefundsarelocated)forthepurposeofpersonalsavingsaccountsconfirmingfundsThislettershouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bullthe funds held in the account and
bullthatthefundshavebeeninthebankforatleast90daysandthebalancehasnotfallenbelowpound600orpound1800asintheexamplesaboveatanytimeduringthe90dayperiod
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe90dayperiodarenotsufficient
evidence of certifying maintenance for family members of tier 2 Migrants
94IfyouaremakingyourapplicationatthesametimeastheTier2MigrantthenA-ratedsponsorsareabletocertifyyourmaintenanceontheTier2MigrantrsquosCertificateofSponsorshiporbyprovidingaletterYourmaintenancecannotbecertifiedifyourmainapplicanthasindefiniteleave to remain
95IfyouaremakingyourapplicationatthesametimeastheTier2MigrantandtheA-ratedsponsoriscertifyingmaintenanceontheCertificateofSponsorshipthenyoudonotneedtosendusanydocumentsformaintenanceWewilltakethisinformationfromtheCertificateofSponsorship
96 IftheA-ratedsponsoriscertifyingmaintenanceonaletterthentheletterwhichcanbepostedorfaxedtoyoumustbeonofficialletter-headedpaperorstationeryoftheorganisationbesignedbyaseniorofficialandmustshow
bullyour name
bullthe sponsorrsquos name and logo
bullconfirmationthatthesponsorhascertifiedthemaintenanceand
bulldetailsoflimitingtheundertakingifappropriate
evidence required for applications made as a tier 4 dependant
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97 IfyouqualifyforourdifferentiationarrangementsbecauseyouareconsideredtobeldquolowriskrdquoyouarenotrequiredtoincludetheevidentialdocumentsfromthissectionwithyourapplicationYoumusthoweverconfirmonyourapplicationformthatyoumeettherequirementssetoutinthissectionandthatyouholddocumentaryevidenceinthemannerrequiredWewillsometimesaskaldquolowriskrdquostudenttosendusthesedocumentsandwereservetherighttorequestanyorallthe evidential documents from this section from you
98 ThemoneyyoushowusmustbeforyouruseforlivingintheUKThefullamountofthismoney-whichshouldbeheldinthemannerspecifiedintheImmigrationRules-mustcontinuetobeavailabletoyouafteryourapplicationismadeexceptforanymoneythathasbeenpaidforliving costs
99 IfyouapplyseparatelyfromtheTier4(General)studentwewillrequireyouandanyotherfamilymemberswhoareoverseastoshowthatyouhaveheldthemoneyfor28days
100 ThedocumentsrequiredbyAppendixeoftheImmigrationRulesarespecifiedbelow
i)personalbankorbuildingsocietystatementscoveringthe28dayperiodimmediatelybeforetheapplicationThepersonalbankorbuildingsocietystatementsshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the statement
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 28 day period
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
Onlythemostrecentstatementmustbedatedwithin31daysofthedateofapplication
Adhocbankstatementsprintedonthebankrsquosletterheadareadmissibleasevidence(thisexcludesmini-statementsfromcashpoints)
IfyouwishtosubmitelectronicbankstatementsfromanonlineaccountthesemustcontainallofthedetailslistedaboveInadditionyouwillneedtoprovideasupportingletterfromyourbankoncompanyheadedpaperconfirmingtheauthenticityofthestatementsprovidedAlternativelyanelectronicbankstatementbearingtheofficialstampofthebankinquestionwillbeacceptedThisstampshouldappearoneverypageofthestatementStatementsthatsimplyshowthebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayarenotsufficient
ii)BuildingsocietypassbookThebuildingsocietypassbookshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 28 day period
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
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iii)Letterfrombankconfirmingfundsandthattheyhavebeeninthebankforatleast28daysTheletterfromabankorbuildingsocietyshouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthe funds held in the account and
bullthatthefundshavebeeninthebankforatleast28daysandtheamountofmoneyavailable
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe28dayperiodarenotsufficient
iv)LetterfromafinancialinstitutionregulatedbyeithertheFinancialConductAuthoritytheprudentialRegulatoryAuthorityorinthecaseofoverseasaccountsthehomeregulator(officialregulatorybodyforthecountryinwhichtheinstitutionoperatesandthefundsarelocated)forthepurposeofpersonalsavingsaccountsconfirmingfundsThislettershouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bullthe funds held in the account and
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe28dayperiodarenotsufficient
Official financial sponsorship or government sponsor
101 IftheTier4(General)Studenthasofficialfinancialsponsorship(ieisbeinggivenmoneytocovertheircoursefeesandlivingcosts)thissponsorshipmayalsobeintendedtocovercostsofyouandanyotherfamilymember(s)
102 WherethisisthecaseyoumustprovidealetterofconfirmationfromtheTier4(General)Studentrsquosofficialfinancialsponsor
103ThismaybeHerMajestyrsquosGovernmenttheirhomegovernmenttheBritishCounciloranyinternational organisation international company or university
104Thelettermustbeonofficialletter-headedpaperorstationeryoftheorganisationoftheofficialfinancialsponsorandhavetheofficialstampofthatorganisationonitItmustshow
bullboththeTier4(General)studentrsquosnameandyourname
bullthenameandcontactdetailsoftheofficialfinancialsponsor
bullthe date of the letter
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bullthe length of the sponsorship and
bullthe amount of money they are providing or a statement that they will cover the your full maintenance
105Iftheofficialfinancialsponsorshiponlycoverspartofyourlivingcostsdocumentationmustbeprovided to show the remaining maintenance as detailed earlier in this guidance
106 IfyouareapplyingatthesametimeastheTier4(General)StudentthefundsthatyouprovideevidenceofmustbeinadditiontothefundsfortheTier4(General)studentThesamemoneycannotbecountedtwiceForexampleiftheTier4(General)studentprovidesaletterconfirmingthathesheisinreceiptofofficialfinancialsponsorshipandyouprovidebankstatementstocoveryourownlivingcoststhemoneyheldinthebankaccountmustbeinadditiontothemoneythathasbeenprovidedbytheofficialfinancialsponsortocovertheTier4(General)Student
children of PBS Migrants
107 InordertoapplyforleavetoremainasthechildofapBSmigrantyoumustbeundertheageof18onthedateofapplicationIfyouareaged18oroveryoumusthaveorhavelastbeengrantedleaveasthefamilymemberofapBSmigrantorsomeoneapplyingatthesametimeforleave as a PBS migrant
108 YouwillnotbeconsideredtobeachildfamilymemberofapBSmigrantwhereitisconsideredthat you
bullare married or in a civil partnership
bullhave formed an independent family unit or
bullare living an independent life
109 Childrenaged18oroverwhohavenotpreviouslybeengrantedleaveasthefamilymemberofthepBSmigrantcannotbegrantedbeleaveasthefamilymemberofapBSmigrant
not have formed an independent family unit
110 examplesofwhenwemightconsiderthatthereisanindependentfamilyunitincludewhenyou
bullare living with your partner or
bullhave children of your own
not be living an independent life
111 examplesofwhenwemightconsideryoutobelivinganindependentlifeincludebullwhereyouarelivingawayfromthefamilyhome(exceptwhereyouareatboardingschool)
bullwhere you are in full time employment
bullwhereyouappeartobefinanciallyindependent(thatiswhereyourincomeexceedstheirexpenditure)
Documents required
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112 Ifyouareovertheageof16youshouldsubmitthefollowingdocumentationinsupportofyourapplicationTwoitemsfromthelistbelowconfirmingyourresidentialaddressbullbankstatementsandor
bullcreditcardbillsandor
bulldrivinglicenceandor
bullnHSRegistrationdocumentandor
bullletterfromyourcurrentschoolcollegeoruniversityconfirmingyouraddressThismustbeonofficialheadedpaperandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
113Thedocumentssubmittedshouldbefromtwoseparatesourcesanddatednomorethanamonth prior to the date of application
114Ifyoupayrentorboardtowardsyourkeepyoushouldalsoprovidedetailsofhowmuchthisamounts to each calendar month
115WhereyouareresidingseparatelyfromthoseonwhichyouareclaimingtobeafamilymemberthefollowinginformationordocumentationshouldbesubmittedbullreasonsforresidingawayfromthefamilyhomeWherethisisduetoacademicendeavoursyoushouldsubmitconfirmationfromyouruniversitycollegeconfirmingyourenrolmentandattendanceofthespecificcourseThisshouldbeonofficialheadedpaperandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
bullyoushouldalsoincludeevidencethatyouhavebeensupportedfinanciallybyyourparentswhilstresidingawayfromthefamilyhomeThefollowingdocumentationshouldbeincludedwiththe application
bankstatementsforyoucoveringthethreemonthspriortotheapplicationclearlyshowingthe origin of the deposits and
bankstatementsforyourparentcoveringthethreemonthspriortotheapplicationalsoshowingcorroboratingpaymentsoutoftheiraccount
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annex a - aPPlicantS wHo Have Been on a nHS FounDation PRogRaMMe oR wHo Have Been woRKing aS a DoctoR oR DentiSt in tRaining DuRing tHeiR MoSt Recent PeRioD oF leave
1IfyouwerelastgrantedleavewhichwasnotsubjecttoaconditionrestrictingyouremploymentandyouhavebeenonanHSfoundationprogrammeorworkingasalsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquoduringyourmostrecentperiodofleaveyoucanapplytobeexemptedfromtheconditionprohibitingthistypeofemployment
2Inordertoqualifyforthisexemptionyoushouldprovidethefollowingevidence
a)ToprovethatyouareontheFoundationprogrammealetterfromyourpostgraduateDeanthatsatisfiestherequirementsoftheImmigrationDirectorateInstruction(IDI)onpostgraduateDoctorsandDentists(seeinparticularpage17ofthatIDI)confirming
bullThat you have a place on a Foundation Programme and
bullTheFoundationprogrammeisrecognisedbythemedicalcommunityand
bullThe place on the Foundation Programme is full time
or
b)ToprovethatyouhavebeenworkingasaDoctororDentistinTrainingyoumustprovidealetterfromthenHSTrustemployingyouconfirmingthatyouhavebeenworkinginapostprogrammethathasbeenapprovedbythepostgraduateMedicaleducationandTrainingBoardasatrainingprogrammeorpostWhereyoudonotincludealloftherequestedinformationanygrantofleavewillbesubjecttothelsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquorestriction
or
c)evidenceofaprimarydegreeinmedicineordentistryfromaUKinstitutionthatisaUKrecognisedorlistedbodyorwhichholdsasponsorlicenceunderTier4ofthepointsBasedSystem
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themselves47IftheTier1MigranthasbeenintheUnitedKingdomfor12monthsormoreyoumusthavepound600tosupportyourself
48ForexampletheTier1MigranthasbeenintheUKfor6monthsandismakinganapplicationatthesametimeastheirspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound1800fortheirspouseandafurtherpound1800foreachchildinadditiontopound900requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound6300inavailablefunds(pound1800x3=pound5400+pound900)
49IfthesameTier1MigrantandtheirfamilyhadbeenpresentintheUKfortwoyearstheywouldrequireevidencethattheyheldpound2700(pound600x3=pound1800+pound900)inavailablefunds
50IfyouareapplyingasthefamilymemberofaTier1(entrepreneur)migrantyoucannotusethesamefundstomeetthemaintenancerequirementthattheTier1(entrepreneur)usedtomeettheattributesrequirement(appendixAoftheImmigrationRules)
Family members of tier 1 (investor) and tier 1 (exceptional talent) migrants
51DependantsofTier1(Investors)andTier1(exceptionalTalent)donotneedtosatisfythemaintenancerequirement
Family members of tier 1 (graduate entrepreneur) migrants
52IftheTier1(Graduateentrepreneur)isoutsidetheUnitedKingdomorhasbeenpresentintheUnitedKingdomforlessthan12monthsyoumusthavepound1200tosupportyourself
53IftheTier1(Graduateentrepreneur)hasbeenintheUnitedKingdomfor12monthsormoreyoumusthavepound600tosupportyourself
54Thisrequirementcanbemetbyeitherhavingsavingsofpound1200orpound600wheretheTier1(Graduateentrepreneur)hasbeenintheUnitedKingdomfor12monthsormorewhichmusthavebeenheldforatleasta90consecutivedayperiodpriortothedateofapplicationorprovidinganendorsementletterfromUKTradeandInvestment(UKTI)confirmingthatithasawardedfundingthatisatleastsufficienttocovertherequiredmaintenancefundsforthemainapplicantyouandanyotherpBSDependants
Family member of a tier 2 Migrant
55Youmusthavepound600tosupportyourself56Thisrequirementcanbemetby
bullhavingsavingsofpound600whichmusthavebeenheldforatleastthreemonthspriortothedateofapplication or
bulltheTier2A-ratedsponsorprovidingawrittenundertakingthatshoulditbecomenecessaryitwillmaintainandaccommodatethefamilymemberforamonthTheundertakingmaybelimitedprovidedthelimitisatleastpound600perfamilymember
57ForexampletheTier2MigrantismakinganapplicationatthesametimeastheirspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound600fortheirspouseandafurtherpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound900requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2700inavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound900)
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58IfyouapplyatthesametimeasthemainapplicantyouareonlyrequiredtoprovideevidencethatyoumeetthemaintenancerequirementwhentheTier2MigrantisalsorequiredtomeetthemaintenancerequirementIfyouapplyseparatelyfromthemainapplicantyouwillalwaysneedtohavethenecessaryfundstomeetthemaintenancerequirementorhaveawrittenundertakingfrom an A-rated Sponsor
59ForexamplewheretheTier2MigrantissubmittinganapplicationbecausetheyarechangingemploymentwithinTier2neithertheTier2Migrantnoranyfamilymemberisrequiredtosubmitevidencethattheymeetthemaintenancerequirement
Family member of a tier 4 (general) Student
60 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)Studentyourmaintenancerequirementswilldepend on the following circumstancesbullthe length of the course
bullwherethemainapplicantwillbestudyingintheUnitedKingdomand
bullwhetherthemainapplicantalreadyhasanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUK
61 TheTier4(General)Studentwillbeeither
bullOnacoursebasedininnerLondon
bullOnacoursebasedinouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUK
62 Tomeetbasiclivingexpensesnotincludingfeesastudent
bullStudyingininnerLondonforthemajorityofhisherstudymusthavepound1000permonth
bullStudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomforthemajorityofhisherstudymusthavepound800permonth
63WewillusetheaddressgivenasthemainstudysitetoassesswhetherthestudentwillstudyforthemajorityofthetimeininnerLondon(morethan50oftheirstudytime)ThefollowingLondonBoroughsaresubjecttothepound1000permonthmaintenancerequirement
bullCamden
bullCityofLondon
bullHackneyHammersmithandFulham
bullHaringey
bullIslington
bullKensingtonandChelsea
bullLambeth
bullLewisham
bullnewham
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bullSouthwark
bullTowerHamlets
bullWandsworthand
bullWestminster
AllotherLondonBoroughsandanyotherareaintheUnitedKingdomwillbesubjecttothepound800permonthrequirement
64ThestudentrsquoseducationproviderwillbeabletotellthestudentwhichLondonBoroughhesheisbasedin
65IfthestudentwillbestudyingatmorethanonesiteandonesiteisininnerLondonandonesiteisnotwewillbasethemaintenancerequirementsonwherethestudentwillspendthemajorityoftheirtimestudyingthestudentwillneedtogetthisaddressfromtheTier4sponsor
66 IfthecourseinvolvesstudythatissplitequallybetweentwoormoresitesthemainstudysitenamedbythesponsorintheConfirmationofAcceptanceforStudieswillbeusedtoassessthelevelofmaintenancerequired
67 IfwedonothavetheboroughintheaddresswewillenterthepostcodeintohttpwwwaboutmyvotecoukandifitconfirmsthattheaddressisinaLondonBoroughthatislistedabovewewillapplytheinnerLondonmaintenancerequirement
How many months money does a family member of a tier 4 (general) Student need
68 IfyouareafamilymemberofaTier4(General)studentyoumustshowthatyouhaveenoughmoneytocoveryourmonthlylivingcostswhilstthestudentisstudyingintheUnitedKingdom
69 The amount of money you have to show will depend on whether the student already has anestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdomWhereastudenthasanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdomyouwillneedtoshowlessmoneyforlivingcosts
70 ATier4(General)student(includingDoctorateextensionschemepost-graduateDoctorsandSabbaticalOfficers)hasanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUKiftheyhavecurrententryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainasaTier4migrantasastudentorasapost-graduateDoctororDentistwhenapplyingforfurtherleaveandonthedateofapplicationthey
bullhavefinishedasinglecoursethatwasatleastsixmonthslongwithintheapplicantrsquoslastperiodof entry clearance leave to enter or leave to remain or
bullare applying for a continued study on a single course where the applicant has completed at least six months of that course
ATier4(General)studentcanqualifyforthereducedmaintenancelevelswhethertheyareapplyingfrominsidetheUKorfromoverseas
71 YoucanqualifyforthereducedmaintenancelevelswhetheryouareapplyingfrominsidetheUnitedKingdomorfromoverseas
72 IfthestudentdoesnothaveanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdomyoumust show that you have money for your living costs for each month of the studentrsquos course up to a maximum of 9 months
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73AstudentwithanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdommustshowthattheyhave money for their living costs for each month of their course up to a maximum of 2 months
74IfthelengthofastudentrsquoscourseincludesapartofamonthwewillroundthetimeuptothenextmonthForexampleifacourseissevenmonthsandtwoweeksyoumustshowthatyouhave enough money for eight months
the family member of a tier 4 (general) Student where the student does not have an established presence in the uK if the tier 4 (general) Student is studying in inner london
75IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonyoumusthavepound600permonthuptoamaximumof9monthstosupportyourself
76 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonismakinganapplicationatthesametimeashisherspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound600fortheirspouseandafurtherpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound1000requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2800inavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound1000)permonthuptoamaximumof9months
if the tier 4 (general) Student is studying in outer london or anywhere else in the uK77 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomthenyoumusthavepound450permonthuptoamaximumof9months to support yourself
78 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomismakinganapplicationatthesametimeastheirspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound450fortheirspouseandafurtherpound450foreachchildinadditiontopound800requiredforhisherownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2150inavailablefunds(pound450x3=pound1350+pound800)permonthuptoamaximumof9months
the family member of a tier 4 (general) Student where the student has an established presence in the uK if the tier 4 (general) Student is studying in inner london
79 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonyoumusthave2monthsmaintenanceofpound600permonthtosupportyourself
80 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonismakinganapplication at the same time as their spouse and two children They must show that they have pound600fortheirspouseandafurtherpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound1000requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyhold2monthsmaintenanceofpound2800permonthinavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound1000)
if the tier 4 (general) student is studying in outer london or anywhere else in the uK
81 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomyoumusthave2monthsmaintenanceofpound450permonthto support yourself
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82 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomismakinganapplicationatthesametimeastheirspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound450forhisherspouseandafurtherpound450foreachchildinadditiontopound800requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyhold2monthsmaintenanceofpound2150permonthinavailablefunds(pound450x3=pound1350+pound800)
Family member of a tier 4 (child) Student Migrant
83ThedependantrouteisnotavailableforafamilymemberofaTier4(Child)Studentmigrant
Family member of a tier 5 (temporary worker)
84IfyouarethefamilymemberoftheTier5(TemporaryWorker)youmusthavepound600tosupportyourself
85ForexampletheTier5(TemporaryWorker)Migrantismakinganapplicationatthesametimeashisspouseandtwochildrenmustshowthathehaspound600forhisspouseandpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound900requiredforhisownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2700inavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound900)
86 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier5(TemporaryWorker)whoisextendingtheirleaveyouarerequiredtoprovideevidenceofmeetingthemaintenancerequirement
Documents we require
87 Thisevidencemustbeoriginalontheofficialletter-headedpaperorstationeryoftheorganisationandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
88 evidencemustbeintheformofcashfundsOtheraccountsorfinancialinstrumentssuchassharesbondspensionfundsetcregardlessofnoticeperiodarenotacceptable
89 Ifyouwishtorelyonajointaccountasevidenceofavailablefundsyouthemainapplicantor(forchildren)yourotherparentwhoislegallypresentintheUnitedKingdommustbenamedontheaccountalongwithoneormoreothernamedindividual(s)
90 Allevidencemustbedatednomorethan31daysbeforetheapplicationissubmitted91 Wherethefundsareinacurrencyotherthanpoundssterlingtheamountweconsiderwillbebasedontheexchangeratefortherelevantcurrencyonthedateoftheapplicationtakenfromtheratespublishedonwwwoandacom
92 YouwillnotmeettherequirementsoftheImmigrationRulesformaintenancewhereyourabilitytomeetthemaintenancerequirementisbasedonevidenceoffundsthatareheldinafinancialinstitutionwithwhichtheUKBorderAgencyisunabletomakesatisfactoryverificationchecksAlistoffinancialinstitutionswhichdonotsatisfactorilyverifyfinancialstatementsappearsatAppendixpoftheImmigrationRulesandcanalsobefoundonourwebsiteatwwwukbahomeofficegovuksitecontentdocumentsstudyingfinancial-institutions
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eviDence FoR aPPlicationS MaDe aS tHe DePenDant oF a PeRSon witH leave unDeR tieR 1 2 oR 5
93ThedocumentsrequiredbyAppendixeoftheImmigrationRulesarespecifiedbelowi)personalbankorbuildingsocietystatementscoveringthe90dayperiodimmediatelybeforetheapplicationThepersonalbankorbuildingsocietystatementsshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the statement
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 90 day period
bullthattherearesufficientfundspresentintheaccount(thebalancemustnotfallbelowpound600orpound1800asaboveatanytimeduringthe90dayperiod)
Onlythemostrecentstatementmustbedatedwithin31daysofthedateofapplication
Adhocbankstatementsprintedonthebankrsquosletterheadareadmissibleasevidence(thisexcludesmini-statementsfromcashpoints)
IfyouwishtosubmitelectronicbankstatementsfromanonlineaccountthesemustcontainallofthedetailslistedaboveInadditionyouwillneedtoprovideasupportingletterfromyourbankoncompanyheadedpaperconfirmingtheauthenticityofthestatementsprovidedAlternativelyanelectronicbankstatementbearingtheofficialstampofthebankinquestionwillbeacceptedThisstampshouldappearoneverypageofthestatementStatementsthatsimplyshowthebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayarenotsufficient
ii)BuildingsocietypassbookThebuildingsocietypassbookshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 90 day period
bullthattherearesufficientfundspresentintheaccount(thebalancemustnotfallbelowpound600orpound1800asaboveatanytimeduringthe90daysperiod)
iii)Letterfrombankconfirmingfundsandthattheyhavebeeninthebankforatleast90daysTheletterfromabankorbuildingsocietyshouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
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bullthe funds held in the account and
bullthatthefundshavebeeninthebankforatleast90daysandthebalancehasnotfallenbelowpound600orpound1800asintheexamplesaboveatanytimeduringthe90dayperiod
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe90dayperiodarenotsufficient
iv)LetterfromafinancialinstitutionregulatedbyeithertheFinancialConductAuthoritytheprudentialRegulatoryAuthorityorinthecaseofoverseasaccountsthehomeregulator(officialregulatorybodyforthecountryinwhichtheinstitutionoperatesandthefundsarelocated)forthepurposeofpersonalsavingsaccountsconfirmingfundsThislettershouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bullthe funds held in the account and
bullthatthefundshavebeeninthebankforatleast90daysandthebalancehasnotfallenbelowpound600orpound1800asintheexamplesaboveatanytimeduringthe90dayperiod
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe90dayperiodarenotsufficient
evidence of certifying maintenance for family members of tier 2 Migrants
94IfyouaremakingyourapplicationatthesametimeastheTier2MigrantthenA-ratedsponsorsareabletocertifyyourmaintenanceontheTier2MigrantrsquosCertificateofSponsorshiporbyprovidingaletterYourmaintenancecannotbecertifiedifyourmainapplicanthasindefiniteleave to remain
95IfyouaremakingyourapplicationatthesametimeastheTier2MigrantandtheA-ratedsponsoriscertifyingmaintenanceontheCertificateofSponsorshipthenyoudonotneedtosendusanydocumentsformaintenanceWewilltakethisinformationfromtheCertificateofSponsorship
96 IftheA-ratedsponsoriscertifyingmaintenanceonaletterthentheletterwhichcanbepostedorfaxedtoyoumustbeonofficialletter-headedpaperorstationeryoftheorganisationbesignedbyaseniorofficialandmustshow
bullyour name
bullthe sponsorrsquos name and logo
bullconfirmationthatthesponsorhascertifiedthemaintenanceand
bulldetailsoflimitingtheundertakingifappropriate
evidence required for applications made as a tier 4 dependant
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97 IfyouqualifyforourdifferentiationarrangementsbecauseyouareconsideredtobeldquolowriskrdquoyouarenotrequiredtoincludetheevidentialdocumentsfromthissectionwithyourapplicationYoumusthoweverconfirmonyourapplicationformthatyoumeettherequirementssetoutinthissectionandthatyouholddocumentaryevidenceinthemannerrequiredWewillsometimesaskaldquolowriskrdquostudenttosendusthesedocumentsandwereservetherighttorequestanyorallthe evidential documents from this section from you
98 ThemoneyyoushowusmustbeforyouruseforlivingintheUKThefullamountofthismoney-whichshouldbeheldinthemannerspecifiedintheImmigrationRules-mustcontinuetobeavailabletoyouafteryourapplicationismadeexceptforanymoneythathasbeenpaidforliving costs
99 IfyouapplyseparatelyfromtheTier4(General)studentwewillrequireyouandanyotherfamilymemberswhoareoverseastoshowthatyouhaveheldthemoneyfor28days
100 ThedocumentsrequiredbyAppendixeoftheImmigrationRulesarespecifiedbelow
i)personalbankorbuildingsocietystatementscoveringthe28dayperiodimmediatelybeforetheapplicationThepersonalbankorbuildingsocietystatementsshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the statement
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 28 day period
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
Onlythemostrecentstatementmustbedatedwithin31daysofthedateofapplication
Adhocbankstatementsprintedonthebankrsquosletterheadareadmissibleasevidence(thisexcludesmini-statementsfromcashpoints)
IfyouwishtosubmitelectronicbankstatementsfromanonlineaccountthesemustcontainallofthedetailslistedaboveInadditionyouwillneedtoprovideasupportingletterfromyourbankoncompanyheadedpaperconfirmingtheauthenticityofthestatementsprovidedAlternativelyanelectronicbankstatementbearingtheofficialstampofthebankinquestionwillbeacceptedThisstampshouldappearoneverypageofthestatementStatementsthatsimplyshowthebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayarenotsufficient
ii)BuildingsocietypassbookThebuildingsocietypassbookshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 28 day period
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
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iii)Letterfrombankconfirmingfundsandthattheyhavebeeninthebankforatleast28daysTheletterfromabankorbuildingsocietyshouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthe funds held in the account and
bullthatthefundshavebeeninthebankforatleast28daysandtheamountofmoneyavailable
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe28dayperiodarenotsufficient
iv)LetterfromafinancialinstitutionregulatedbyeithertheFinancialConductAuthoritytheprudentialRegulatoryAuthorityorinthecaseofoverseasaccountsthehomeregulator(officialregulatorybodyforthecountryinwhichtheinstitutionoperatesandthefundsarelocated)forthepurposeofpersonalsavingsaccountsconfirmingfundsThislettershouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bullthe funds held in the account and
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe28dayperiodarenotsufficient
Official financial sponsorship or government sponsor
101 IftheTier4(General)Studenthasofficialfinancialsponsorship(ieisbeinggivenmoneytocovertheircoursefeesandlivingcosts)thissponsorshipmayalsobeintendedtocovercostsofyouandanyotherfamilymember(s)
102 WherethisisthecaseyoumustprovidealetterofconfirmationfromtheTier4(General)Studentrsquosofficialfinancialsponsor
103ThismaybeHerMajestyrsquosGovernmenttheirhomegovernmenttheBritishCounciloranyinternational organisation international company or university
104Thelettermustbeonofficialletter-headedpaperorstationeryoftheorganisationoftheofficialfinancialsponsorandhavetheofficialstampofthatorganisationonitItmustshow
bullboththeTier4(General)studentrsquosnameandyourname
bullthenameandcontactdetailsoftheofficialfinancialsponsor
bullthe date of the letter
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bullthe length of the sponsorship and
bullthe amount of money they are providing or a statement that they will cover the your full maintenance
105Iftheofficialfinancialsponsorshiponlycoverspartofyourlivingcostsdocumentationmustbeprovided to show the remaining maintenance as detailed earlier in this guidance
106 IfyouareapplyingatthesametimeastheTier4(General)StudentthefundsthatyouprovideevidenceofmustbeinadditiontothefundsfortheTier4(General)studentThesamemoneycannotbecountedtwiceForexampleiftheTier4(General)studentprovidesaletterconfirmingthathesheisinreceiptofofficialfinancialsponsorshipandyouprovidebankstatementstocoveryourownlivingcoststhemoneyheldinthebankaccountmustbeinadditiontothemoneythathasbeenprovidedbytheofficialfinancialsponsortocovertheTier4(General)Student
children of PBS Migrants
107 InordertoapplyforleavetoremainasthechildofapBSmigrantyoumustbeundertheageof18onthedateofapplicationIfyouareaged18oroveryoumusthaveorhavelastbeengrantedleaveasthefamilymemberofapBSmigrantorsomeoneapplyingatthesametimeforleave as a PBS migrant
108 YouwillnotbeconsideredtobeachildfamilymemberofapBSmigrantwhereitisconsideredthat you
bullare married or in a civil partnership
bullhave formed an independent family unit or
bullare living an independent life
109 Childrenaged18oroverwhohavenotpreviouslybeengrantedleaveasthefamilymemberofthepBSmigrantcannotbegrantedbeleaveasthefamilymemberofapBSmigrant
not have formed an independent family unit
110 examplesofwhenwemightconsiderthatthereisanindependentfamilyunitincludewhenyou
bullare living with your partner or
bullhave children of your own
not be living an independent life
111 examplesofwhenwemightconsideryoutobelivinganindependentlifeincludebullwhereyouarelivingawayfromthefamilyhome(exceptwhereyouareatboardingschool)
bullwhere you are in full time employment
bullwhereyouappeartobefinanciallyindependent(thatiswhereyourincomeexceedstheirexpenditure)
Documents required
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112 Ifyouareovertheageof16youshouldsubmitthefollowingdocumentationinsupportofyourapplicationTwoitemsfromthelistbelowconfirmingyourresidentialaddressbullbankstatementsandor
bullcreditcardbillsandor
bulldrivinglicenceandor
bullnHSRegistrationdocumentandor
bullletterfromyourcurrentschoolcollegeoruniversityconfirmingyouraddressThismustbeonofficialheadedpaperandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
113Thedocumentssubmittedshouldbefromtwoseparatesourcesanddatednomorethanamonth prior to the date of application
114Ifyoupayrentorboardtowardsyourkeepyoushouldalsoprovidedetailsofhowmuchthisamounts to each calendar month
115WhereyouareresidingseparatelyfromthoseonwhichyouareclaimingtobeafamilymemberthefollowinginformationordocumentationshouldbesubmittedbullreasonsforresidingawayfromthefamilyhomeWherethisisduetoacademicendeavoursyoushouldsubmitconfirmationfromyouruniversitycollegeconfirmingyourenrolmentandattendanceofthespecificcourseThisshouldbeonofficialheadedpaperandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
bullyoushouldalsoincludeevidencethatyouhavebeensupportedfinanciallybyyourparentswhilstresidingawayfromthefamilyhomeThefollowingdocumentationshouldbeincludedwiththe application
bankstatementsforyoucoveringthethreemonthspriortotheapplicationclearlyshowingthe origin of the deposits and
bankstatementsforyourparentcoveringthethreemonthspriortotheapplicationalsoshowingcorroboratingpaymentsoutoftheiraccount
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annex a - aPPlicantS wHo Have Been on a nHS FounDation PRogRaMMe oR wHo Have Been woRKing aS a DoctoR oR DentiSt in tRaining DuRing tHeiR MoSt Recent PeRioD oF leave
1IfyouwerelastgrantedleavewhichwasnotsubjecttoaconditionrestrictingyouremploymentandyouhavebeenonanHSfoundationprogrammeorworkingasalsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquoduringyourmostrecentperiodofleaveyoucanapplytobeexemptedfromtheconditionprohibitingthistypeofemployment
2Inordertoqualifyforthisexemptionyoushouldprovidethefollowingevidence
a)ToprovethatyouareontheFoundationprogrammealetterfromyourpostgraduateDeanthatsatisfiestherequirementsoftheImmigrationDirectorateInstruction(IDI)onpostgraduateDoctorsandDentists(seeinparticularpage17ofthatIDI)confirming
bullThat you have a place on a Foundation Programme and
bullTheFoundationprogrammeisrecognisedbythemedicalcommunityand
bullThe place on the Foundation Programme is full time
or
b)ToprovethatyouhavebeenworkingasaDoctororDentistinTrainingyoumustprovidealetterfromthenHSTrustemployingyouconfirmingthatyouhavebeenworkinginapostprogrammethathasbeenapprovedbythepostgraduateMedicaleducationandTrainingBoardasatrainingprogrammeorpostWhereyoudonotincludealloftherequestedinformationanygrantofleavewillbesubjecttothelsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquorestriction
or
c)evidenceofaprimarydegreeinmedicineordentistryfromaUKinstitutionthatisaUKrecognisedorlistedbodyorwhichholdsasponsorlicenceunderTier4ofthepointsBasedSystem
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58IfyouapplyatthesametimeasthemainapplicantyouareonlyrequiredtoprovideevidencethatyoumeetthemaintenancerequirementwhentheTier2MigrantisalsorequiredtomeetthemaintenancerequirementIfyouapplyseparatelyfromthemainapplicantyouwillalwaysneedtohavethenecessaryfundstomeetthemaintenancerequirementorhaveawrittenundertakingfrom an A-rated Sponsor
59ForexamplewheretheTier2MigrantissubmittinganapplicationbecausetheyarechangingemploymentwithinTier2neithertheTier2Migrantnoranyfamilymemberisrequiredtosubmitevidencethattheymeetthemaintenancerequirement
Family member of a tier 4 (general) Student
60 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)Studentyourmaintenancerequirementswilldepend on the following circumstancesbullthe length of the course
bullwherethemainapplicantwillbestudyingintheUnitedKingdomand
bullwhetherthemainapplicantalreadyhasanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUK
61 TheTier4(General)Studentwillbeeither
bullOnacoursebasedininnerLondon
bullOnacoursebasedinouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUK
62 Tomeetbasiclivingexpensesnotincludingfeesastudent
bullStudyingininnerLondonforthemajorityofhisherstudymusthavepound1000permonth
bullStudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomforthemajorityofhisherstudymusthavepound800permonth
63WewillusetheaddressgivenasthemainstudysitetoassesswhetherthestudentwillstudyforthemajorityofthetimeininnerLondon(morethan50oftheirstudytime)ThefollowingLondonBoroughsaresubjecttothepound1000permonthmaintenancerequirement
bullCamden
bullCityofLondon
bullHackneyHammersmithandFulham
bullHaringey
bullIslington
bullKensingtonandChelsea
bullLambeth
bullLewisham
bullnewham
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bullSouthwark
bullTowerHamlets
bullWandsworthand
bullWestminster
AllotherLondonBoroughsandanyotherareaintheUnitedKingdomwillbesubjecttothepound800permonthrequirement
64ThestudentrsquoseducationproviderwillbeabletotellthestudentwhichLondonBoroughhesheisbasedin
65IfthestudentwillbestudyingatmorethanonesiteandonesiteisininnerLondonandonesiteisnotwewillbasethemaintenancerequirementsonwherethestudentwillspendthemajorityoftheirtimestudyingthestudentwillneedtogetthisaddressfromtheTier4sponsor
66 IfthecourseinvolvesstudythatissplitequallybetweentwoormoresitesthemainstudysitenamedbythesponsorintheConfirmationofAcceptanceforStudieswillbeusedtoassessthelevelofmaintenancerequired
67 IfwedonothavetheboroughintheaddresswewillenterthepostcodeintohttpwwwaboutmyvotecoukandifitconfirmsthattheaddressisinaLondonBoroughthatislistedabovewewillapplytheinnerLondonmaintenancerequirement
How many months money does a family member of a tier 4 (general) Student need
68 IfyouareafamilymemberofaTier4(General)studentyoumustshowthatyouhaveenoughmoneytocoveryourmonthlylivingcostswhilstthestudentisstudyingintheUnitedKingdom
69 The amount of money you have to show will depend on whether the student already has anestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdomWhereastudenthasanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdomyouwillneedtoshowlessmoneyforlivingcosts
70 ATier4(General)student(includingDoctorateextensionschemepost-graduateDoctorsandSabbaticalOfficers)hasanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUKiftheyhavecurrententryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainasaTier4migrantasastudentorasapost-graduateDoctororDentistwhenapplyingforfurtherleaveandonthedateofapplicationthey
bullhavefinishedasinglecoursethatwasatleastsixmonthslongwithintheapplicantrsquoslastperiodof entry clearance leave to enter or leave to remain or
bullare applying for a continued study on a single course where the applicant has completed at least six months of that course
ATier4(General)studentcanqualifyforthereducedmaintenancelevelswhethertheyareapplyingfrominsidetheUKorfromoverseas
71 YoucanqualifyforthereducedmaintenancelevelswhetheryouareapplyingfrominsidetheUnitedKingdomorfromoverseas
72 IfthestudentdoesnothaveanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdomyoumust show that you have money for your living costs for each month of the studentrsquos course up to a maximum of 9 months
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73AstudentwithanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdommustshowthattheyhave money for their living costs for each month of their course up to a maximum of 2 months
74IfthelengthofastudentrsquoscourseincludesapartofamonthwewillroundthetimeuptothenextmonthForexampleifacourseissevenmonthsandtwoweeksyoumustshowthatyouhave enough money for eight months
the family member of a tier 4 (general) Student where the student does not have an established presence in the uK if the tier 4 (general) Student is studying in inner london
75IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonyoumusthavepound600permonthuptoamaximumof9monthstosupportyourself
76 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonismakinganapplicationatthesametimeashisherspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound600fortheirspouseandafurtherpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound1000requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2800inavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound1000)permonthuptoamaximumof9months
if the tier 4 (general) Student is studying in outer london or anywhere else in the uK77 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomthenyoumusthavepound450permonthuptoamaximumof9months to support yourself
78 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomismakinganapplicationatthesametimeastheirspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound450fortheirspouseandafurtherpound450foreachchildinadditiontopound800requiredforhisherownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2150inavailablefunds(pound450x3=pound1350+pound800)permonthuptoamaximumof9months
the family member of a tier 4 (general) Student where the student has an established presence in the uK if the tier 4 (general) Student is studying in inner london
79 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonyoumusthave2monthsmaintenanceofpound600permonthtosupportyourself
80 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonismakinganapplication at the same time as their spouse and two children They must show that they have pound600fortheirspouseandafurtherpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound1000requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyhold2monthsmaintenanceofpound2800permonthinavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound1000)
if the tier 4 (general) student is studying in outer london or anywhere else in the uK
81 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomyoumusthave2monthsmaintenanceofpound450permonthto support yourself
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82 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomismakinganapplicationatthesametimeastheirspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound450forhisherspouseandafurtherpound450foreachchildinadditiontopound800requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyhold2monthsmaintenanceofpound2150permonthinavailablefunds(pound450x3=pound1350+pound800)
Family member of a tier 4 (child) Student Migrant
83ThedependantrouteisnotavailableforafamilymemberofaTier4(Child)Studentmigrant
Family member of a tier 5 (temporary worker)
84IfyouarethefamilymemberoftheTier5(TemporaryWorker)youmusthavepound600tosupportyourself
85ForexampletheTier5(TemporaryWorker)Migrantismakinganapplicationatthesametimeashisspouseandtwochildrenmustshowthathehaspound600forhisspouseandpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound900requiredforhisownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2700inavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound900)
86 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier5(TemporaryWorker)whoisextendingtheirleaveyouarerequiredtoprovideevidenceofmeetingthemaintenancerequirement
Documents we require
87 Thisevidencemustbeoriginalontheofficialletter-headedpaperorstationeryoftheorganisationandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
88 evidencemustbeintheformofcashfundsOtheraccountsorfinancialinstrumentssuchassharesbondspensionfundsetcregardlessofnoticeperiodarenotacceptable
89 Ifyouwishtorelyonajointaccountasevidenceofavailablefundsyouthemainapplicantor(forchildren)yourotherparentwhoislegallypresentintheUnitedKingdommustbenamedontheaccountalongwithoneormoreothernamedindividual(s)
90 Allevidencemustbedatednomorethan31daysbeforetheapplicationissubmitted91 Wherethefundsareinacurrencyotherthanpoundssterlingtheamountweconsiderwillbebasedontheexchangeratefortherelevantcurrencyonthedateoftheapplicationtakenfromtheratespublishedonwwwoandacom
92 YouwillnotmeettherequirementsoftheImmigrationRulesformaintenancewhereyourabilitytomeetthemaintenancerequirementisbasedonevidenceoffundsthatareheldinafinancialinstitutionwithwhichtheUKBorderAgencyisunabletomakesatisfactoryverificationchecksAlistoffinancialinstitutionswhichdonotsatisfactorilyverifyfinancialstatementsappearsatAppendixpoftheImmigrationRulesandcanalsobefoundonourwebsiteatwwwukbahomeofficegovuksitecontentdocumentsstudyingfinancial-institutions
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eviDence FoR aPPlicationS MaDe aS tHe DePenDant oF a PeRSon witH leave unDeR tieR 1 2 oR 5
93ThedocumentsrequiredbyAppendixeoftheImmigrationRulesarespecifiedbelowi)personalbankorbuildingsocietystatementscoveringthe90dayperiodimmediatelybeforetheapplicationThepersonalbankorbuildingsocietystatementsshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the statement
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 90 day period
bullthattherearesufficientfundspresentintheaccount(thebalancemustnotfallbelowpound600orpound1800asaboveatanytimeduringthe90dayperiod)
Onlythemostrecentstatementmustbedatedwithin31daysofthedateofapplication
Adhocbankstatementsprintedonthebankrsquosletterheadareadmissibleasevidence(thisexcludesmini-statementsfromcashpoints)
IfyouwishtosubmitelectronicbankstatementsfromanonlineaccountthesemustcontainallofthedetailslistedaboveInadditionyouwillneedtoprovideasupportingletterfromyourbankoncompanyheadedpaperconfirmingtheauthenticityofthestatementsprovidedAlternativelyanelectronicbankstatementbearingtheofficialstampofthebankinquestionwillbeacceptedThisstampshouldappearoneverypageofthestatementStatementsthatsimplyshowthebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayarenotsufficient
ii)BuildingsocietypassbookThebuildingsocietypassbookshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 90 day period
bullthattherearesufficientfundspresentintheaccount(thebalancemustnotfallbelowpound600orpound1800asaboveatanytimeduringthe90daysperiod)
iii)Letterfrombankconfirmingfundsandthattheyhavebeeninthebankforatleast90daysTheletterfromabankorbuildingsocietyshouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
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bullthe funds held in the account and
bullthatthefundshavebeeninthebankforatleast90daysandthebalancehasnotfallenbelowpound600orpound1800asintheexamplesaboveatanytimeduringthe90dayperiod
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe90dayperiodarenotsufficient
iv)LetterfromafinancialinstitutionregulatedbyeithertheFinancialConductAuthoritytheprudentialRegulatoryAuthorityorinthecaseofoverseasaccountsthehomeregulator(officialregulatorybodyforthecountryinwhichtheinstitutionoperatesandthefundsarelocated)forthepurposeofpersonalsavingsaccountsconfirmingfundsThislettershouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bullthe funds held in the account and
bullthatthefundshavebeeninthebankforatleast90daysandthebalancehasnotfallenbelowpound600orpound1800asintheexamplesaboveatanytimeduringthe90dayperiod
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe90dayperiodarenotsufficient
evidence of certifying maintenance for family members of tier 2 Migrants
94IfyouaremakingyourapplicationatthesametimeastheTier2MigrantthenA-ratedsponsorsareabletocertifyyourmaintenanceontheTier2MigrantrsquosCertificateofSponsorshiporbyprovidingaletterYourmaintenancecannotbecertifiedifyourmainapplicanthasindefiniteleave to remain
95IfyouaremakingyourapplicationatthesametimeastheTier2MigrantandtheA-ratedsponsoriscertifyingmaintenanceontheCertificateofSponsorshipthenyoudonotneedtosendusanydocumentsformaintenanceWewilltakethisinformationfromtheCertificateofSponsorship
96 IftheA-ratedsponsoriscertifyingmaintenanceonaletterthentheletterwhichcanbepostedorfaxedtoyoumustbeonofficialletter-headedpaperorstationeryoftheorganisationbesignedbyaseniorofficialandmustshow
bullyour name
bullthe sponsorrsquos name and logo
bullconfirmationthatthesponsorhascertifiedthemaintenanceand
bulldetailsoflimitingtheundertakingifappropriate
evidence required for applications made as a tier 4 dependant
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97 IfyouqualifyforourdifferentiationarrangementsbecauseyouareconsideredtobeldquolowriskrdquoyouarenotrequiredtoincludetheevidentialdocumentsfromthissectionwithyourapplicationYoumusthoweverconfirmonyourapplicationformthatyoumeettherequirementssetoutinthissectionandthatyouholddocumentaryevidenceinthemannerrequiredWewillsometimesaskaldquolowriskrdquostudenttosendusthesedocumentsandwereservetherighttorequestanyorallthe evidential documents from this section from you
98 ThemoneyyoushowusmustbeforyouruseforlivingintheUKThefullamountofthismoney-whichshouldbeheldinthemannerspecifiedintheImmigrationRules-mustcontinuetobeavailabletoyouafteryourapplicationismadeexceptforanymoneythathasbeenpaidforliving costs
99 IfyouapplyseparatelyfromtheTier4(General)studentwewillrequireyouandanyotherfamilymemberswhoareoverseastoshowthatyouhaveheldthemoneyfor28days
100 ThedocumentsrequiredbyAppendixeoftheImmigrationRulesarespecifiedbelow
i)personalbankorbuildingsocietystatementscoveringthe28dayperiodimmediatelybeforetheapplicationThepersonalbankorbuildingsocietystatementsshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the statement
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 28 day period
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
Onlythemostrecentstatementmustbedatedwithin31daysofthedateofapplication
Adhocbankstatementsprintedonthebankrsquosletterheadareadmissibleasevidence(thisexcludesmini-statementsfromcashpoints)
IfyouwishtosubmitelectronicbankstatementsfromanonlineaccountthesemustcontainallofthedetailslistedaboveInadditionyouwillneedtoprovideasupportingletterfromyourbankoncompanyheadedpaperconfirmingtheauthenticityofthestatementsprovidedAlternativelyanelectronicbankstatementbearingtheofficialstampofthebankinquestionwillbeacceptedThisstampshouldappearoneverypageofthestatementStatementsthatsimplyshowthebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayarenotsufficient
ii)BuildingsocietypassbookThebuildingsocietypassbookshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 28 day period
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
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iii)Letterfrombankconfirmingfundsandthattheyhavebeeninthebankforatleast28daysTheletterfromabankorbuildingsocietyshouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthe funds held in the account and
bullthatthefundshavebeeninthebankforatleast28daysandtheamountofmoneyavailable
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe28dayperiodarenotsufficient
iv)LetterfromafinancialinstitutionregulatedbyeithertheFinancialConductAuthoritytheprudentialRegulatoryAuthorityorinthecaseofoverseasaccountsthehomeregulator(officialregulatorybodyforthecountryinwhichtheinstitutionoperatesandthefundsarelocated)forthepurposeofpersonalsavingsaccountsconfirmingfundsThislettershouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bullthe funds held in the account and
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe28dayperiodarenotsufficient
Official financial sponsorship or government sponsor
101 IftheTier4(General)Studenthasofficialfinancialsponsorship(ieisbeinggivenmoneytocovertheircoursefeesandlivingcosts)thissponsorshipmayalsobeintendedtocovercostsofyouandanyotherfamilymember(s)
102 WherethisisthecaseyoumustprovidealetterofconfirmationfromtheTier4(General)Studentrsquosofficialfinancialsponsor
103ThismaybeHerMajestyrsquosGovernmenttheirhomegovernmenttheBritishCounciloranyinternational organisation international company or university
104Thelettermustbeonofficialletter-headedpaperorstationeryoftheorganisationoftheofficialfinancialsponsorandhavetheofficialstampofthatorganisationonitItmustshow
bullboththeTier4(General)studentrsquosnameandyourname
bullthenameandcontactdetailsoftheofficialfinancialsponsor
bullthe date of the letter
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bullthe length of the sponsorship and
bullthe amount of money they are providing or a statement that they will cover the your full maintenance
105Iftheofficialfinancialsponsorshiponlycoverspartofyourlivingcostsdocumentationmustbeprovided to show the remaining maintenance as detailed earlier in this guidance
106 IfyouareapplyingatthesametimeastheTier4(General)StudentthefundsthatyouprovideevidenceofmustbeinadditiontothefundsfortheTier4(General)studentThesamemoneycannotbecountedtwiceForexampleiftheTier4(General)studentprovidesaletterconfirmingthathesheisinreceiptofofficialfinancialsponsorshipandyouprovidebankstatementstocoveryourownlivingcoststhemoneyheldinthebankaccountmustbeinadditiontothemoneythathasbeenprovidedbytheofficialfinancialsponsortocovertheTier4(General)Student
children of PBS Migrants
107 InordertoapplyforleavetoremainasthechildofapBSmigrantyoumustbeundertheageof18onthedateofapplicationIfyouareaged18oroveryoumusthaveorhavelastbeengrantedleaveasthefamilymemberofapBSmigrantorsomeoneapplyingatthesametimeforleave as a PBS migrant
108 YouwillnotbeconsideredtobeachildfamilymemberofapBSmigrantwhereitisconsideredthat you
bullare married or in a civil partnership
bullhave formed an independent family unit or
bullare living an independent life
109 Childrenaged18oroverwhohavenotpreviouslybeengrantedleaveasthefamilymemberofthepBSmigrantcannotbegrantedbeleaveasthefamilymemberofapBSmigrant
not have formed an independent family unit
110 examplesofwhenwemightconsiderthatthereisanindependentfamilyunitincludewhenyou
bullare living with your partner or
bullhave children of your own
not be living an independent life
111 examplesofwhenwemightconsideryoutobelivinganindependentlifeincludebullwhereyouarelivingawayfromthefamilyhome(exceptwhereyouareatboardingschool)
bullwhere you are in full time employment
bullwhereyouappeartobefinanciallyindependent(thatiswhereyourincomeexceedstheirexpenditure)
Documents required
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112 Ifyouareovertheageof16youshouldsubmitthefollowingdocumentationinsupportofyourapplicationTwoitemsfromthelistbelowconfirmingyourresidentialaddressbullbankstatementsandor
bullcreditcardbillsandor
bulldrivinglicenceandor
bullnHSRegistrationdocumentandor
bullletterfromyourcurrentschoolcollegeoruniversityconfirmingyouraddressThismustbeonofficialheadedpaperandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
113Thedocumentssubmittedshouldbefromtwoseparatesourcesanddatednomorethanamonth prior to the date of application
114Ifyoupayrentorboardtowardsyourkeepyoushouldalsoprovidedetailsofhowmuchthisamounts to each calendar month
115WhereyouareresidingseparatelyfromthoseonwhichyouareclaimingtobeafamilymemberthefollowinginformationordocumentationshouldbesubmittedbullreasonsforresidingawayfromthefamilyhomeWherethisisduetoacademicendeavoursyoushouldsubmitconfirmationfromyouruniversitycollegeconfirmingyourenrolmentandattendanceofthespecificcourseThisshouldbeonofficialheadedpaperandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
bullyoushouldalsoincludeevidencethatyouhavebeensupportedfinanciallybyyourparentswhilstresidingawayfromthefamilyhomeThefollowingdocumentationshouldbeincludedwiththe application
bankstatementsforyoucoveringthethreemonthspriortotheapplicationclearlyshowingthe origin of the deposits and
bankstatementsforyourparentcoveringthethreemonthspriortotheapplicationalsoshowingcorroboratingpaymentsoutoftheiraccount
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annex a - aPPlicantS wHo Have Been on a nHS FounDation PRogRaMMe oR wHo Have Been woRKing aS a DoctoR oR DentiSt in tRaining DuRing tHeiR MoSt Recent PeRioD oF leave
1IfyouwerelastgrantedleavewhichwasnotsubjecttoaconditionrestrictingyouremploymentandyouhavebeenonanHSfoundationprogrammeorworkingasalsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquoduringyourmostrecentperiodofleaveyoucanapplytobeexemptedfromtheconditionprohibitingthistypeofemployment
2Inordertoqualifyforthisexemptionyoushouldprovidethefollowingevidence
a)ToprovethatyouareontheFoundationprogrammealetterfromyourpostgraduateDeanthatsatisfiestherequirementsoftheImmigrationDirectorateInstruction(IDI)onpostgraduateDoctorsandDentists(seeinparticularpage17ofthatIDI)confirming
bullThat you have a place on a Foundation Programme and
bullTheFoundationprogrammeisrecognisedbythemedicalcommunityand
bullThe place on the Foundation Programme is full time
or
b)ToprovethatyouhavebeenworkingasaDoctororDentistinTrainingyoumustprovidealetterfromthenHSTrustemployingyouconfirmingthatyouhavebeenworkinginapostprogrammethathasbeenapprovedbythepostgraduateMedicaleducationandTrainingBoardasatrainingprogrammeorpostWhereyoudonotincludealloftherequestedinformationanygrantofleavewillbesubjecttothelsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquorestriction
or
c)evidenceofaprimarydegreeinmedicineordentistryfromaUKinstitutionthatisaUKrecognisedorlistedbodyorwhichholdsasponsorlicenceunderTier4ofthepointsBasedSystem
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bullSouthwark
bullTowerHamlets
bullWandsworthand
bullWestminster
AllotherLondonBoroughsandanyotherareaintheUnitedKingdomwillbesubjecttothepound800permonthrequirement
64ThestudentrsquoseducationproviderwillbeabletotellthestudentwhichLondonBoroughhesheisbasedin
65IfthestudentwillbestudyingatmorethanonesiteandonesiteisininnerLondonandonesiteisnotwewillbasethemaintenancerequirementsonwherethestudentwillspendthemajorityoftheirtimestudyingthestudentwillneedtogetthisaddressfromtheTier4sponsor
66 IfthecourseinvolvesstudythatissplitequallybetweentwoormoresitesthemainstudysitenamedbythesponsorintheConfirmationofAcceptanceforStudieswillbeusedtoassessthelevelofmaintenancerequired
67 IfwedonothavetheboroughintheaddresswewillenterthepostcodeintohttpwwwaboutmyvotecoukandifitconfirmsthattheaddressisinaLondonBoroughthatislistedabovewewillapplytheinnerLondonmaintenancerequirement
How many months money does a family member of a tier 4 (general) Student need
68 IfyouareafamilymemberofaTier4(General)studentyoumustshowthatyouhaveenoughmoneytocoveryourmonthlylivingcostswhilstthestudentisstudyingintheUnitedKingdom
69 The amount of money you have to show will depend on whether the student already has anestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdomWhereastudenthasanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdomyouwillneedtoshowlessmoneyforlivingcosts
70 ATier4(General)student(includingDoctorateextensionschemepost-graduateDoctorsandSabbaticalOfficers)hasanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUKiftheyhavecurrententryclearanceleavetoenterorleavetoremainasaTier4migrantasastudentorasapost-graduateDoctororDentistwhenapplyingforfurtherleaveandonthedateofapplicationthey
bullhavefinishedasinglecoursethatwasatleastsixmonthslongwithintheapplicantrsquoslastperiodof entry clearance leave to enter or leave to remain or
bullare applying for a continued study on a single course where the applicant has completed at least six months of that course
ATier4(General)studentcanqualifyforthereducedmaintenancelevelswhethertheyareapplyingfrominsidetheUKorfromoverseas
71 YoucanqualifyforthereducedmaintenancelevelswhetheryouareapplyingfrominsidetheUnitedKingdomorfromoverseas
72 IfthestudentdoesnothaveanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdomyoumust show that you have money for your living costs for each month of the studentrsquos course up to a maximum of 9 months
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73AstudentwithanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdommustshowthattheyhave money for their living costs for each month of their course up to a maximum of 2 months
74IfthelengthofastudentrsquoscourseincludesapartofamonthwewillroundthetimeuptothenextmonthForexampleifacourseissevenmonthsandtwoweeksyoumustshowthatyouhave enough money for eight months
the family member of a tier 4 (general) Student where the student does not have an established presence in the uK if the tier 4 (general) Student is studying in inner london
75IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonyoumusthavepound600permonthuptoamaximumof9monthstosupportyourself
76 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonismakinganapplicationatthesametimeashisherspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound600fortheirspouseandafurtherpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound1000requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2800inavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound1000)permonthuptoamaximumof9months
if the tier 4 (general) Student is studying in outer london or anywhere else in the uK77 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomthenyoumusthavepound450permonthuptoamaximumof9months to support yourself
78 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomismakinganapplicationatthesametimeastheirspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound450fortheirspouseandafurtherpound450foreachchildinadditiontopound800requiredforhisherownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2150inavailablefunds(pound450x3=pound1350+pound800)permonthuptoamaximumof9months
the family member of a tier 4 (general) Student where the student has an established presence in the uK if the tier 4 (general) Student is studying in inner london
79 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonyoumusthave2monthsmaintenanceofpound600permonthtosupportyourself
80 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonismakinganapplication at the same time as their spouse and two children They must show that they have pound600fortheirspouseandafurtherpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound1000requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyhold2monthsmaintenanceofpound2800permonthinavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound1000)
if the tier 4 (general) student is studying in outer london or anywhere else in the uK
81 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomyoumusthave2monthsmaintenanceofpound450permonthto support yourself
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82 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomismakinganapplicationatthesametimeastheirspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound450forhisherspouseandafurtherpound450foreachchildinadditiontopound800requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyhold2monthsmaintenanceofpound2150permonthinavailablefunds(pound450x3=pound1350+pound800)
Family member of a tier 4 (child) Student Migrant
83ThedependantrouteisnotavailableforafamilymemberofaTier4(Child)Studentmigrant
Family member of a tier 5 (temporary worker)
84IfyouarethefamilymemberoftheTier5(TemporaryWorker)youmusthavepound600tosupportyourself
85ForexampletheTier5(TemporaryWorker)Migrantismakinganapplicationatthesametimeashisspouseandtwochildrenmustshowthathehaspound600forhisspouseandpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound900requiredforhisownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2700inavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound900)
86 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier5(TemporaryWorker)whoisextendingtheirleaveyouarerequiredtoprovideevidenceofmeetingthemaintenancerequirement
Documents we require
87 Thisevidencemustbeoriginalontheofficialletter-headedpaperorstationeryoftheorganisationandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
88 evidencemustbeintheformofcashfundsOtheraccountsorfinancialinstrumentssuchassharesbondspensionfundsetcregardlessofnoticeperiodarenotacceptable
89 Ifyouwishtorelyonajointaccountasevidenceofavailablefundsyouthemainapplicantor(forchildren)yourotherparentwhoislegallypresentintheUnitedKingdommustbenamedontheaccountalongwithoneormoreothernamedindividual(s)
90 Allevidencemustbedatednomorethan31daysbeforetheapplicationissubmitted91 Wherethefundsareinacurrencyotherthanpoundssterlingtheamountweconsiderwillbebasedontheexchangeratefortherelevantcurrencyonthedateoftheapplicationtakenfromtheratespublishedonwwwoandacom
92 YouwillnotmeettherequirementsoftheImmigrationRulesformaintenancewhereyourabilitytomeetthemaintenancerequirementisbasedonevidenceoffundsthatareheldinafinancialinstitutionwithwhichtheUKBorderAgencyisunabletomakesatisfactoryverificationchecksAlistoffinancialinstitutionswhichdonotsatisfactorilyverifyfinancialstatementsappearsatAppendixpoftheImmigrationRulesandcanalsobefoundonourwebsiteatwwwukbahomeofficegovuksitecontentdocumentsstudyingfinancial-institutions
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93ThedocumentsrequiredbyAppendixeoftheImmigrationRulesarespecifiedbelowi)personalbankorbuildingsocietystatementscoveringthe90dayperiodimmediatelybeforetheapplicationThepersonalbankorbuildingsocietystatementsshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the statement
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 90 day period
bullthattherearesufficientfundspresentintheaccount(thebalancemustnotfallbelowpound600orpound1800asaboveatanytimeduringthe90dayperiod)
Onlythemostrecentstatementmustbedatedwithin31daysofthedateofapplication
Adhocbankstatementsprintedonthebankrsquosletterheadareadmissibleasevidence(thisexcludesmini-statementsfromcashpoints)
IfyouwishtosubmitelectronicbankstatementsfromanonlineaccountthesemustcontainallofthedetailslistedaboveInadditionyouwillneedtoprovideasupportingletterfromyourbankoncompanyheadedpaperconfirmingtheauthenticityofthestatementsprovidedAlternativelyanelectronicbankstatementbearingtheofficialstampofthebankinquestionwillbeacceptedThisstampshouldappearoneverypageofthestatementStatementsthatsimplyshowthebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayarenotsufficient
ii)BuildingsocietypassbookThebuildingsocietypassbookshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 90 day period
bullthattherearesufficientfundspresentintheaccount(thebalancemustnotfallbelowpound600orpound1800asaboveatanytimeduringthe90daysperiod)
iii)Letterfrombankconfirmingfundsandthattheyhavebeeninthebankforatleast90daysTheletterfromabankorbuildingsocietyshouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
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bullthe funds held in the account and
bullthatthefundshavebeeninthebankforatleast90daysandthebalancehasnotfallenbelowpound600orpound1800asintheexamplesaboveatanytimeduringthe90dayperiod
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe90dayperiodarenotsufficient
iv)LetterfromafinancialinstitutionregulatedbyeithertheFinancialConductAuthoritytheprudentialRegulatoryAuthorityorinthecaseofoverseasaccountsthehomeregulator(officialregulatorybodyforthecountryinwhichtheinstitutionoperatesandthefundsarelocated)forthepurposeofpersonalsavingsaccountsconfirmingfundsThislettershouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bullthe funds held in the account and
bullthatthefundshavebeeninthebankforatleast90daysandthebalancehasnotfallenbelowpound600orpound1800asintheexamplesaboveatanytimeduringthe90dayperiod
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe90dayperiodarenotsufficient
evidence of certifying maintenance for family members of tier 2 Migrants
94IfyouaremakingyourapplicationatthesametimeastheTier2MigrantthenA-ratedsponsorsareabletocertifyyourmaintenanceontheTier2MigrantrsquosCertificateofSponsorshiporbyprovidingaletterYourmaintenancecannotbecertifiedifyourmainapplicanthasindefiniteleave to remain
95IfyouaremakingyourapplicationatthesametimeastheTier2MigrantandtheA-ratedsponsoriscertifyingmaintenanceontheCertificateofSponsorshipthenyoudonotneedtosendusanydocumentsformaintenanceWewilltakethisinformationfromtheCertificateofSponsorship
96 IftheA-ratedsponsoriscertifyingmaintenanceonaletterthentheletterwhichcanbepostedorfaxedtoyoumustbeonofficialletter-headedpaperorstationeryoftheorganisationbesignedbyaseniorofficialandmustshow
bullyour name
bullthe sponsorrsquos name and logo
bullconfirmationthatthesponsorhascertifiedthemaintenanceand
bulldetailsoflimitingtheundertakingifappropriate
evidence required for applications made as a tier 4 dependant
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97 IfyouqualifyforourdifferentiationarrangementsbecauseyouareconsideredtobeldquolowriskrdquoyouarenotrequiredtoincludetheevidentialdocumentsfromthissectionwithyourapplicationYoumusthoweverconfirmonyourapplicationformthatyoumeettherequirementssetoutinthissectionandthatyouholddocumentaryevidenceinthemannerrequiredWewillsometimesaskaldquolowriskrdquostudenttosendusthesedocumentsandwereservetherighttorequestanyorallthe evidential documents from this section from you
98 ThemoneyyoushowusmustbeforyouruseforlivingintheUKThefullamountofthismoney-whichshouldbeheldinthemannerspecifiedintheImmigrationRules-mustcontinuetobeavailabletoyouafteryourapplicationismadeexceptforanymoneythathasbeenpaidforliving costs
99 IfyouapplyseparatelyfromtheTier4(General)studentwewillrequireyouandanyotherfamilymemberswhoareoverseastoshowthatyouhaveheldthemoneyfor28days
100 ThedocumentsrequiredbyAppendixeoftheImmigrationRulesarespecifiedbelow
i)personalbankorbuildingsocietystatementscoveringthe28dayperiodimmediatelybeforetheapplicationThepersonalbankorbuildingsocietystatementsshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the statement
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 28 day period
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
Onlythemostrecentstatementmustbedatedwithin31daysofthedateofapplication
Adhocbankstatementsprintedonthebankrsquosletterheadareadmissibleasevidence(thisexcludesmini-statementsfromcashpoints)
IfyouwishtosubmitelectronicbankstatementsfromanonlineaccountthesemustcontainallofthedetailslistedaboveInadditionyouwillneedtoprovideasupportingletterfromyourbankoncompanyheadedpaperconfirmingtheauthenticityofthestatementsprovidedAlternativelyanelectronicbankstatementbearingtheofficialstampofthebankinquestionwillbeacceptedThisstampshouldappearoneverypageofthestatementStatementsthatsimplyshowthebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayarenotsufficient
ii)BuildingsocietypassbookThebuildingsocietypassbookshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 28 day period
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
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iii)Letterfrombankconfirmingfundsandthattheyhavebeeninthebankforatleast28daysTheletterfromabankorbuildingsocietyshouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthe funds held in the account and
bullthatthefundshavebeeninthebankforatleast28daysandtheamountofmoneyavailable
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe28dayperiodarenotsufficient
iv)LetterfromafinancialinstitutionregulatedbyeithertheFinancialConductAuthoritytheprudentialRegulatoryAuthorityorinthecaseofoverseasaccountsthehomeregulator(officialregulatorybodyforthecountryinwhichtheinstitutionoperatesandthefundsarelocated)forthepurposeofpersonalsavingsaccountsconfirmingfundsThislettershouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bullthe funds held in the account and
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe28dayperiodarenotsufficient
Official financial sponsorship or government sponsor
101 IftheTier4(General)Studenthasofficialfinancialsponsorship(ieisbeinggivenmoneytocovertheircoursefeesandlivingcosts)thissponsorshipmayalsobeintendedtocovercostsofyouandanyotherfamilymember(s)
102 WherethisisthecaseyoumustprovidealetterofconfirmationfromtheTier4(General)Studentrsquosofficialfinancialsponsor
103ThismaybeHerMajestyrsquosGovernmenttheirhomegovernmenttheBritishCounciloranyinternational organisation international company or university
104Thelettermustbeonofficialletter-headedpaperorstationeryoftheorganisationoftheofficialfinancialsponsorandhavetheofficialstampofthatorganisationonitItmustshow
bullboththeTier4(General)studentrsquosnameandyourname
bullthenameandcontactdetailsoftheofficialfinancialsponsor
bullthe date of the letter
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bullthe length of the sponsorship and
bullthe amount of money they are providing or a statement that they will cover the your full maintenance
105Iftheofficialfinancialsponsorshiponlycoverspartofyourlivingcostsdocumentationmustbeprovided to show the remaining maintenance as detailed earlier in this guidance
106 IfyouareapplyingatthesametimeastheTier4(General)StudentthefundsthatyouprovideevidenceofmustbeinadditiontothefundsfortheTier4(General)studentThesamemoneycannotbecountedtwiceForexampleiftheTier4(General)studentprovidesaletterconfirmingthathesheisinreceiptofofficialfinancialsponsorshipandyouprovidebankstatementstocoveryourownlivingcoststhemoneyheldinthebankaccountmustbeinadditiontothemoneythathasbeenprovidedbytheofficialfinancialsponsortocovertheTier4(General)Student
children of PBS Migrants
107 InordertoapplyforleavetoremainasthechildofapBSmigrantyoumustbeundertheageof18onthedateofapplicationIfyouareaged18oroveryoumusthaveorhavelastbeengrantedleaveasthefamilymemberofapBSmigrantorsomeoneapplyingatthesametimeforleave as a PBS migrant
108 YouwillnotbeconsideredtobeachildfamilymemberofapBSmigrantwhereitisconsideredthat you
bullare married or in a civil partnership
bullhave formed an independent family unit or
bullare living an independent life
109 Childrenaged18oroverwhohavenotpreviouslybeengrantedleaveasthefamilymemberofthepBSmigrantcannotbegrantedbeleaveasthefamilymemberofapBSmigrant
not have formed an independent family unit
110 examplesofwhenwemightconsiderthatthereisanindependentfamilyunitincludewhenyou
bullare living with your partner or
bullhave children of your own
not be living an independent life
111 examplesofwhenwemightconsideryoutobelivinganindependentlifeincludebullwhereyouarelivingawayfromthefamilyhome(exceptwhereyouareatboardingschool)
bullwhere you are in full time employment
bullwhereyouappeartobefinanciallyindependent(thatiswhereyourincomeexceedstheirexpenditure)
Documents required
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112 Ifyouareovertheageof16youshouldsubmitthefollowingdocumentationinsupportofyourapplicationTwoitemsfromthelistbelowconfirmingyourresidentialaddressbullbankstatementsandor
bullcreditcardbillsandor
bulldrivinglicenceandor
bullnHSRegistrationdocumentandor
bullletterfromyourcurrentschoolcollegeoruniversityconfirmingyouraddressThismustbeonofficialheadedpaperandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
113Thedocumentssubmittedshouldbefromtwoseparatesourcesanddatednomorethanamonth prior to the date of application
114Ifyoupayrentorboardtowardsyourkeepyoushouldalsoprovidedetailsofhowmuchthisamounts to each calendar month
115WhereyouareresidingseparatelyfromthoseonwhichyouareclaimingtobeafamilymemberthefollowinginformationordocumentationshouldbesubmittedbullreasonsforresidingawayfromthefamilyhomeWherethisisduetoacademicendeavoursyoushouldsubmitconfirmationfromyouruniversitycollegeconfirmingyourenrolmentandattendanceofthespecificcourseThisshouldbeonofficialheadedpaperandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
bullyoushouldalsoincludeevidencethatyouhavebeensupportedfinanciallybyyourparentswhilstresidingawayfromthefamilyhomeThefollowingdocumentationshouldbeincludedwiththe application
bankstatementsforyoucoveringthethreemonthspriortotheapplicationclearlyshowingthe origin of the deposits and
bankstatementsforyourparentcoveringthethreemonthspriortotheapplicationalsoshowingcorroboratingpaymentsoutoftheiraccount
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annex a - aPPlicantS wHo Have Been on a nHS FounDation PRogRaMMe oR wHo Have Been woRKing aS a DoctoR oR DentiSt in tRaining DuRing tHeiR MoSt Recent PeRioD oF leave
1IfyouwerelastgrantedleavewhichwasnotsubjecttoaconditionrestrictingyouremploymentandyouhavebeenonanHSfoundationprogrammeorworkingasalsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquoduringyourmostrecentperiodofleaveyoucanapplytobeexemptedfromtheconditionprohibitingthistypeofemployment
2Inordertoqualifyforthisexemptionyoushouldprovidethefollowingevidence
a)ToprovethatyouareontheFoundationprogrammealetterfromyourpostgraduateDeanthatsatisfiestherequirementsoftheImmigrationDirectorateInstruction(IDI)onpostgraduateDoctorsandDentists(seeinparticularpage17ofthatIDI)confirming
bullThat you have a place on a Foundation Programme and
bullTheFoundationprogrammeisrecognisedbythemedicalcommunityand
bullThe place on the Foundation Programme is full time
or
b)ToprovethatyouhavebeenworkingasaDoctororDentistinTrainingyoumustprovidealetterfromthenHSTrustemployingyouconfirmingthatyouhavebeenworkinginapostprogrammethathasbeenapprovedbythepostgraduateMedicaleducationandTrainingBoardasatrainingprogrammeorpostWhereyoudonotincludealloftherequestedinformationanygrantofleavewillbesubjecttothelsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquorestriction
or
c)evidenceofaprimarydegreeinmedicineordentistryfromaUKinstitutionthatisaUKrecognisedorlistedbodyorwhichholdsasponsorlicenceunderTier4ofthepointsBasedSystem
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73AstudentwithanestablishedpresencestudyingintheUnitedKingdommustshowthattheyhave money for their living costs for each month of their course up to a maximum of 2 months
74IfthelengthofastudentrsquoscourseincludesapartofamonthwewillroundthetimeuptothenextmonthForexampleifacourseissevenmonthsandtwoweeksyoumustshowthatyouhave enough money for eight months
the family member of a tier 4 (general) Student where the student does not have an established presence in the uK if the tier 4 (general) Student is studying in inner london
75IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonyoumusthavepound600permonthuptoamaximumof9monthstosupportyourself
76 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonismakinganapplicationatthesametimeashisherspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound600fortheirspouseandafurtherpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound1000requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2800inavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound1000)permonthuptoamaximumof9months
if the tier 4 (general) Student is studying in outer london or anywhere else in the uK77 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomthenyoumusthavepound450permonthuptoamaximumof9months to support yourself
78 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomismakinganapplicationatthesametimeastheirspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound450fortheirspouseandafurtherpound450foreachchildinadditiontopound800requiredforhisherownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2150inavailablefunds(pound450x3=pound1350+pound800)permonthuptoamaximumof9months
the family member of a tier 4 (general) Student where the student has an established presence in the uK if the tier 4 (general) Student is studying in inner london
79 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonyoumusthave2monthsmaintenanceofpound600permonthtosupportyourself
80 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyingininnerLondonismakinganapplication at the same time as their spouse and two children They must show that they have pound600fortheirspouseandafurtherpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound1000requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyhold2monthsmaintenanceofpound2800permonthinavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound1000)
if the tier 4 (general) student is studying in outer london or anywhere else in the uK
81 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomyoumusthave2monthsmaintenanceofpound450permonthto support yourself
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82 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomismakinganapplicationatthesametimeastheirspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound450forhisherspouseandafurtherpound450foreachchildinadditiontopound800requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyhold2monthsmaintenanceofpound2150permonthinavailablefunds(pound450x3=pound1350+pound800)
Family member of a tier 4 (child) Student Migrant
83ThedependantrouteisnotavailableforafamilymemberofaTier4(Child)Studentmigrant
Family member of a tier 5 (temporary worker)
84IfyouarethefamilymemberoftheTier5(TemporaryWorker)youmusthavepound600tosupportyourself
85ForexampletheTier5(TemporaryWorker)Migrantismakinganapplicationatthesametimeashisspouseandtwochildrenmustshowthathehaspound600forhisspouseandpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound900requiredforhisownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2700inavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound900)
86 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier5(TemporaryWorker)whoisextendingtheirleaveyouarerequiredtoprovideevidenceofmeetingthemaintenancerequirement
Documents we require
87 Thisevidencemustbeoriginalontheofficialletter-headedpaperorstationeryoftheorganisationandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
88 evidencemustbeintheformofcashfundsOtheraccountsorfinancialinstrumentssuchassharesbondspensionfundsetcregardlessofnoticeperiodarenotacceptable
89 Ifyouwishtorelyonajointaccountasevidenceofavailablefundsyouthemainapplicantor(forchildren)yourotherparentwhoislegallypresentintheUnitedKingdommustbenamedontheaccountalongwithoneormoreothernamedindividual(s)
90 Allevidencemustbedatednomorethan31daysbeforetheapplicationissubmitted91 Wherethefundsareinacurrencyotherthanpoundssterlingtheamountweconsiderwillbebasedontheexchangeratefortherelevantcurrencyonthedateoftheapplicationtakenfromtheratespublishedonwwwoandacom
92 YouwillnotmeettherequirementsoftheImmigrationRulesformaintenancewhereyourabilitytomeetthemaintenancerequirementisbasedonevidenceoffundsthatareheldinafinancialinstitutionwithwhichtheUKBorderAgencyisunabletomakesatisfactoryverificationchecksAlistoffinancialinstitutionswhichdonotsatisfactorilyverifyfinancialstatementsappearsatAppendixpoftheImmigrationRulesandcanalsobefoundonourwebsiteatwwwukbahomeofficegovuksitecontentdocumentsstudyingfinancial-institutions
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eviDence FoR aPPlicationS MaDe aS tHe DePenDant oF a PeRSon witH leave unDeR tieR 1 2 oR 5
93ThedocumentsrequiredbyAppendixeoftheImmigrationRulesarespecifiedbelowi)personalbankorbuildingsocietystatementscoveringthe90dayperiodimmediatelybeforetheapplicationThepersonalbankorbuildingsocietystatementsshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the statement
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 90 day period
bullthattherearesufficientfundspresentintheaccount(thebalancemustnotfallbelowpound600orpound1800asaboveatanytimeduringthe90dayperiod)
Onlythemostrecentstatementmustbedatedwithin31daysofthedateofapplication
Adhocbankstatementsprintedonthebankrsquosletterheadareadmissibleasevidence(thisexcludesmini-statementsfromcashpoints)
IfyouwishtosubmitelectronicbankstatementsfromanonlineaccountthesemustcontainallofthedetailslistedaboveInadditionyouwillneedtoprovideasupportingletterfromyourbankoncompanyheadedpaperconfirmingtheauthenticityofthestatementsprovidedAlternativelyanelectronicbankstatementbearingtheofficialstampofthebankinquestionwillbeacceptedThisstampshouldappearoneverypageofthestatementStatementsthatsimplyshowthebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayarenotsufficient
ii)BuildingsocietypassbookThebuildingsocietypassbookshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 90 day period
bullthattherearesufficientfundspresentintheaccount(thebalancemustnotfallbelowpound600orpound1800asaboveatanytimeduringthe90daysperiod)
iii)Letterfrombankconfirmingfundsandthattheyhavebeeninthebankforatleast90daysTheletterfromabankorbuildingsocietyshouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
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bullthe funds held in the account and
bullthatthefundshavebeeninthebankforatleast90daysandthebalancehasnotfallenbelowpound600orpound1800asintheexamplesaboveatanytimeduringthe90dayperiod
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe90dayperiodarenotsufficient
iv)LetterfromafinancialinstitutionregulatedbyeithertheFinancialConductAuthoritytheprudentialRegulatoryAuthorityorinthecaseofoverseasaccountsthehomeregulator(officialregulatorybodyforthecountryinwhichtheinstitutionoperatesandthefundsarelocated)forthepurposeofpersonalsavingsaccountsconfirmingfundsThislettershouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bullthe funds held in the account and
bullthatthefundshavebeeninthebankforatleast90daysandthebalancehasnotfallenbelowpound600orpound1800asintheexamplesaboveatanytimeduringthe90dayperiod
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe90dayperiodarenotsufficient
evidence of certifying maintenance for family members of tier 2 Migrants
94IfyouaremakingyourapplicationatthesametimeastheTier2MigrantthenA-ratedsponsorsareabletocertifyyourmaintenanceontheTier2MigrantrsquosCertificateofSponsorshiporbyprovidingaletterYourmaintenancecannotbecertifiedifyourmainapplicanthasindefiniteleave to remain
95IfyouaremakingyourapplicationatthesametimeastheTier2MigrantandtheA-ratedsponsoriscertifyingmaintenanceontheCertificateofSponsorshipthenyoudonotneedtosendusanydocumentsformaintenanceWewilltakethisinformationfromtheCertificateofSponsorship
96 IftheA-ratedsponsoriscertifyingmaintenanceonaletterthentheletterwhichcanbepostedorfaxedtoyoumustbeonofficialletter-headedpaperorstationeryoftheorganisationbesignedbyaseniorofficialandmustshow
bullyour name
bullthe sponsorrsquos name and logo
bullconfirmationthatthesponsorhascertifiedthemaintenanceand
bulldetailsoflimitingtheundertakingifappropriate
evidence required for applications made as a tier 4 dependant
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97 IfyouqualifyforourdifferentiationarrangementsbecauseyouareconsideredtobeldquolowriskrdquoyouarenotrequiredtoincludetheevidentialdocumentsfromthissectionwithyourapplicationYoumusthoweverconfirmonyourapplicationformthatyoumeettherequirementssetoutinthissectionandthatyouholddocumentaryevidenceinthemannerrequiredWewillsometimesaskaldquolowriskrdquostudenttosendusthesedocumentsandwereservetherighttorequestanyorallthe evidential documents from this section from you
98 ThemoneyyoushowusmustbeforyouruseforlivingintheUKThefullamountofthismoney-whichshouldbeheldinthemannerspecifiedintheImmigrationRules-mustcontinuetobeavailabletoyouafteryourapplicationismadeexceptforanymoneythathasbeenpaidforliving costs
99 IfyouapplyseparatelyfromtheTier4(General)studentwewillrequireyouandanyotherfamilymemberswhoareoverseastoshowthatyouhaveheldthemoneyfor28days
100 ThedocumentsrequiredbyAppendixeoftheImmigrationRulesarespecifiedbelow
i)personalbankorbuildingsocietystatementscoveringthe28dayperiodimmediatelybeforetheapplicationThepersonalbankorbuildingsocietystatementsshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the statement
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 28 day period
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
Onlythemostrecentstatementmustbedatedwithin31daysofthedateofapplication
Adhocbankstatementsprintedonthebankrsquosletterheadareadmissibleasevidence(thisexcludesmini-statementsfromcashpoints)
IfyouwishtosubmitelectronicbankstatementsfromanonlineaccountthesemustcontainallofthedetailslistedaboveInadditionyouwillneedtoprovideasupportingletterfromyourbankoncompanyheadedpaperconfirmingtheauthenticityofthestatementsprovidedAlternativelyanelectronicbankstatementbearingtheofficialstampofthebankinquestionwillbeacceptedThisstampshouldappearoneverypageofthestatementStatementsthatsimplyshowthebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayarenotsufficient
ii)BuildingsocietypassbookThebuildingsocietypassbookshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 28 day period
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
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iii)Letterfrombankconfirmingfundsandthattheyhavebeeninthebankforatleast28daysTheletterfromabankorbuildingsocietyshouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthe funds held in the account and
bullthatthefundshavebeeninthebankforatleast28daysandtheamountofmoneyavailable
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe28dayperiodarenotsufficient
iv)LetterfromafinancialinstitutionregulatedbyeithertheFinancialConductAuthoritytheprudentialRegulatoryAuthorityorinthecaseofoverseasaccountsthehomeregulator(officialregulatorybodyforthecountryinwhichtheinstitutionoperatesandthefundsarelocated)forthepurposeofpersonalsavingsaccountsconfirmingfundsThislettershouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bullthe funds held in the account and
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe28dayperiodarenotsufficient
Official financial sponsorship or government sponsor
101 IftheTier4(General)Studenthasofficialfinancialsponsorship(ieisbeinggivenmoneytocovertheircoursefeesandlivingcosts)thissponsorshipmayalsobeintendedtocovercostsofyouandanyotherfamilymember(s)
102 WherethisisthecaseyoumustprovidealetterofconfirmationfromtheTier4(General)Studentrsquosofficialfinancialsponsor
103ThismaybeHerMajestyrsquosGovernmenttheirhomegovernmenttheBritishCounciloranyinternational organisation international company or university
104Thelettermustbeonofficialletter-headedpaperorstationeryoftheorganisationoftheofficialfinancialsponsorandhavetheofficialstampofthatorganisationonitItmustshow
bullboththeTier4(General)studentrsquosnameandyourname
bullthenameandcontactdetailsoftheofficialfinancialsponsor
bullthe date of the letter
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bullthe length of the sponsorship and
bullthe amount of money they are providing or a statement that they will cover the your full maintenance
105Iftheofficialfinancialsponsorshiponlycoverspartofyourlivingcostsdocumentationmustbeprovided to show the remaining maintenance as detailed earlier in this guidance
106 IfyouareapplyingatthesametimeastheTier4(General)StudentthefundsthatyouprovideevidenceofmustbeinadditiontothefundsfortheTier4(General)studentThesamemoneycannotbecountedtwiceForexampleiftheTier4(General)studentprovidesaletterconfirmingthathesheisinreceiptofofficialfinancialsponsorshipandyouprovidebankstatementstocoveryourownlivingcoststhemoneyheldinthebankaccountmustbeinadditiontothemoneythathasbeenprovidedbytheofficialfinancialsponsortocovertheTier4(General)Student
children of PBS Migrants
107 InordertoapplyforleavetoremainasthechildofapBSmigrantyoumustbeundertheageof18onthedateofapplicationIfyouareaged18oroveryoumusthaveorhavelastbeengrantedleaveasthefamilymemberofapBSmigrantorsomeoneapplyingatthesametimeforleave as a PBS migrant
108 YouwillnotbeconsideredtobeachildfamilymemberofapBSmigrantwhereitisconsideredthat you
bullare married or in a civil partnership
bullhave formed an independent family unit or
bullare living an independent life
109 Childrenaged18oroverwhohavenotpreviouslybeengrantedleaveasthefamilymemberofthepBSmigrantcannotbegrantedbeleaveasthefamilymemberofapBSmigrant
not have formed an independent family unit
110 examplesofwhenwemightconsiderthatthereisanindependentfamilyunitincludewhenyou
bullare living with your partner or
bullhave children of your own
not be living an independent life
111 examplesofwhenwemightconsideryoutobelivinganindependentlifeincludebullwhereyouarelivingawayfromthefamilyhome(exceptwhereyouareatboardingschool)
bullwhere you are in full time employment
bullwhereyouappeartobefinanciallyindependent(thatiswhereyourincomeexceedstheirexpenditure)
Documents required
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112 Ifyouareovertheageof16youshouldsubmitthefollowingdocumentationinsupportofyourapplicationTwoitemsfromthelistbelowconfirmingyourresidentialaddressbullbankstatementsandor
bullcreditcardbillsandor
bulldrivinglicenceandor
bullnHSRegistrationdocumentandor
bullletterfromyourcurrentschoolcollegeoruniversityconfirmingyouraddressThismustbeonofficialheadedpaperandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
113Thedocumentssubmittedshouldbefromtwoseparatesourcesanddatednomorethanamonth prior to the date of application
114Ifyoupayrentorboardtowardsyourkeepyoushouldalsoprovidedetailsofhowmuchthisamounts to each calendar month
115WhereyouareresidingseparatelyfromthoseonwhichyouareclaimingtobeafamilymemberthefollowinginformationordocumentationshouldbesubmittedbullreasonsforresidingawayfromthefamilyhomeWherethisisduetoacademicendeavoursyoushouldsubmitconfirmationfromyouruniversitycollegeconfirmingyourenrolmentandattendanceofthespecificcourseThisshouldbeonofficialheadedpaperandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
bullyoushouldalsoincludeevidencethatyouhavebeensupportedfinanciallybyyourparentswhilstresidingawayfromthefamilyhomeThefollowingdocumentationshouldbeincludedwiththe application
bankstatementsforyoucoveringthethreemonthspriortotheapplicationclearlyshowingthe origin of the deposits and
bankstatementsforyourparentcoveringthethreemonthspriortotheapplicationalsoshowingcorroboratingpaymentsoutoftheiraccount
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annex a - aPPlicantS wHo Have Been on a nHS FounDation PRogRaMMe oR wHo Have Been woRKing aS a DoctoR oR DentiSt in tRaining DuRing tHeiR MoSt Recent PeRioD oF leave
1IfyouwerelastgrantedleavewhichwasnotsubjecttoaconditionrestrictingyouremploymentandyouhavebeenonanHSfoundationprogrammeorworkingasalsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquoduringyourmostrecentperiodofleaveyoucanapplytobeexemptedfromtheconditionprohibitingthistypeofemployment
2Inordertoqualifyforthisexemptionyoushouldprovidethefollowingevidence
a)ToprovethatyouareontheFoundationprogrammealetterfromyourpostgraduateDeanthatsatisfiestherequirementsoftheImmigrationDirectorateInstruction(IDI)onpostgraduateDoctorsandDentists(seeinparticularpage17ofthatIDI)confirming
bullThat you have a place on a Foundation Programme and
bullTheFoundationprogrammeisrecognisedbythemedicalcommunityand
bullThe place on the Foundation Programme is full time
or
b)ToprovethatyouhavebeenworkingasaDoctororDentistinTrainingyoumustprovidealetterfromthenHSTrustemployingyouconfirmingthatyouhavebeenworkinginapostprogrammethathasbeenapprovedbythepostgraduateMedicaleducationandTrainingBoardasatrainingprogrammeorpostWhereyoudonotincludealloftherequestedinformationanygrantofleavewillbesubjecttothelsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquorestriction
or
c)evidenceofaprimarydegreeinmedicineordentistryfromaUKinstitutionthatisaUKrecognisedorlistedbodyorwhichholdsasponsorlicenceunderTier4ofthepointsBasedSystem
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82 ForexampleiftheTier4(General)StudentwhoisstudyinginouterLondonoranywhereelseintheUnitedKingdomismakinganapplicationatthesametimeastheirspouseandtwochildrenTheymustshowthattheyhavepound450forhisherspouseandafurtherpound450foreachchildinadditiontopound800requiredfortheirownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyhold2monthsmaintenanceofpound2150permonthinavailablefunds(pound450x3=pound1350+pound800)
Family member of a tier 4 (child) Student Migrant
83ThedependantrouteisnotavailableforafamilymemberofaTier4(Child)Studentmigrant
Family member of a tier 5 (temporary worker)
84IfyouarethefamilymemberoftheTier5(TemporaryWorker)youmusthavepound600tosupportyourself
85ForexampletheTier5(TemporaryWorker)Migrantismakinganapplicationatthesametimeashisspouseandtwochildrenmustshowthathehaspound600forhisspouseandpound600foreachchildinadditiontopound900requiredforhisownsupportIntotalthefamilywillrequireevidencethattheyholdpound2700inavailablefunds(pound600x3=pound1800+pound900)
86 IfyouarethefamilymemberofaTier5(TemporaryWorker)whoisextendingtheirleaveyouarerequiredtoprovideevidenceofmeetingthemaintenancerequirement
Documents we require
87 Thisevidencemustbeoriginalontheofficialletter-headedpaperorstationeryoftheorganisationandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
88 evidencemustbeintheformofcashfundsOtheraccountsorfinancialinstrumentssuchassharesbondspensionfundsetcregardlessofnoticeperiodarenotacceptable
89 Ifyouwishtorelyonajointaccountasevidenceofavailablefundsyouthemainapplicantor(forchildren)yourotherparentwhoislegallypresentintheUnitedKingdommustbenamedontheaccountalongwithoneormoreothernamedindividual(s)
90 Allevidencemustbedatednomorethan31daysbeforetheapplicationissubmitted91 Wherethefundsareinacurrencyotherthanpoundssterlingtheamountweconsiderwillbebasedontheexchangeratefortherelevantcurrencyonthedateoftheapplicationtakenfromtheratespublishedonwwwoandacom
92 YouwillnotmeettherequirementsoftheImmigrationRulesformaintenancewhereyourabilitytomeetthemaintenancerequirementisbasedonevidenceoffundsthatareheldinafinancialinstitutionwithwhichtheUKBorderAgencyisunabletomakesatisfactoryverificationchecksAlistoffinancialinstitutionswhichdonotsatisfactorilyverifyfinancialstatementsappearsatAppendixpoftheImmigrationRulesandcanalsobefoundonourwebsiteatwwwukbahomeofficegovuksitecontentdocumentsstudyingfinancial-institutions
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eviDence FoR aPPlicationS MaDe aS tHe DePenDant oF a PeRSon witH leave unDeR tieR 1 2 oR 5
93ThedocumentsrequiredbyAppendixeoftheImmigrationRulesarespecifiedbelowi)personalbankorbuildingsocietystatementscoveringthe90dayperiodimmediatelybeforetheapplicationThepersonalbankorbuildingsocietystatementsshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the statement
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 90 day period
bullthattherearesufficientfundspresentintheaccount(thebalancemustnotfallbelowpound600orpound1800asaboveatanytimeduringthe90dayperiod)
Onlythemostrecentstatementmustbedatedwithin31daysofthedateofapplication
Adhocbankstatementsprintedonthebankrsquosletterheadareadmissibleasevidence(thisexcludesmini-statementsfromcashpoints)
IfyouwishtosubmitelectronicbankstatementsfromanonlineaccountthesemustcontainallofthedetailslistedaboveInadditionyouwillneedtoprovideasupportingletterfromyourbankoncompanyheadedpaperconfirmingtheauthenticityofthestatementsprovidedAlternativelyanelectronicbankstatementbearingtheofficialstampofthebankinquestionwillbeacceptedThisstampshouldappearoneverypageofthestatementStatementsthatsimplyshowthebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayarenotsufficient
ii)BuildingsocietypassbookThebuildingsocietypassbookshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 90 day period
bullthattherearesufficientfundspresentintheaccount(thebalancemustnotfallbelowpound600orpound1800asaboveatanytimeduringthe90daysperiod)
iii)Letterfrombankconfirmingfundsandthattheyhavebeeninthebankforatleast90daysTheletterfromabankorbuildingsocietyshouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
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bullthe funds held in the account and
bullthatthefundshavebeeninthebankforatleast90daysandthebalancehasnotfallenbelowpound600orpound1800asintheexamplesaboveatanytimeduringthe90dayperiod
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe90dayperiodarenotsufficient
iv)LetterfromafinancialinstitutionregulatedbyeithertheFinancialConductAuthoritytheprudentialRegulatoryAuthorityorinthecaseofoverseasaccountsthehomeregulator(officialregulatorybodyforthecountryinwhichtheinstitutionoperatesandthefundsarelocated)forthepurposeofpersonalsavingsaccountsconfirmingfundsThislettershouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bullthe funds held in the account and
bullthatthefundshavebeeninthebankforatleast90daysandthebalancehasnotfallenbelowpound600orpound1800asintheexamplesaboveatanytimeduringthe90dayperiod
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe90dayperiodarenotsufficient
evidence of certifying maintenance for family members of tier 2 Migrants
94IfyouaremakingyourapplicationatthesametimeastheTier2MigrantthenA-ratedsponsorsareabletocertifyyourmaintenanceontheTier2MigrantrsquosCertificateofSponsorshiporbyprovidingaletterYourmaintenancecannotbecertifiedifyourmainapplicanthasindefiniteleave to remain
95IfyouaremakingyourapplicationatthesametimeastheTier2MigrantandtheA-ratedsponsoriscertifyingmaintenanceontheCertificateofSponsorshipthenyoudonotneedtosendusanydocumentsformaintenanceWewilltakethisinformationfromtheCertificateofSponsorship
96 IftheA-ratedsponsoriscertifyingmaintenanceonaletterthentheletterwhichcanbepostedorfaxedtoyoumustbeonofficialletter-headedpaperorstationeryoftheorganisationbesignedbyaseniorofficialandmustshow
bullyour name
bullthe sponsorrsquos name and logo
bullconfirmationthatthesponsorhascertifiedthemaintenanceand
bulldetailsoflimitingtheundertakingifappropriate
evidence required for applications made as a tier 4 dependant
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97 IfyouqualifyforourdifferentiationarrangementsbecauseyouareconsideredtobeldquolowriskrdquoyouarenotrequiredtoincludetheevidentialdocumentsfromthissectionwithyourapplicationYoumusthoweverconfirmonyourapplicationformthatyoumeettherequirementssetoutinthissectionandthatyouholddocumentaryevidenceinthemannerrequiredWewillsometimesaskaldquolowriskrdquostudenttosendusthesedocumentsandwereservetherighttorequestanyorallthe evidential documents from this section from you
98 ThemoneyyoushowusmustbeforyouruseforlivingintheUKThefullamountofthismoney-whichshouldbeheldinthemannerspecifiedintheImmigrationRules-mustcontinuetobeavailabletoyouafteryourapplicationismadeexceptforanymoneythathasbeenpaidforliving costs
99 IfyouapplyseparatelyfromtheTier4(General)studentwewillrequireyouandanyotherfamilymemberswhoareoverseastoshowthatyouhaveheldthemoneyfor28days
100 ThedocumentsrequiredbyAppendixeoftheImmigrationRulesarespecifiedbelow
i)personalbankorbuildingsocietystatementscoveringthe28dayperiodimmediatelybeforetheapplicationThepersonalbankorbuildingsocietystatementsshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the statement
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 28 day period
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
Onlythemostrecentstatementmustbedatedwithin31daysofthedateofapplication
Adhocbankstatementsprintedonthebankrsquosletterheadareadmissibleasevidence(thisexcludesmini-statementsfromcashpoints)
IfyouwishtosubmitelectronicbankstatementsfromanonlineaccountthesemustcontainallofthedetailslistedaboveInadditionyouwillneedtoprovideasupportingletterfromyourbankoncompanyheadedpaperconfirmingtheauthenticityofthestatementsprovidedAlternativelyanelectronicbankstatementbearingtheofficialstampofthebankinquestionwillbeacceptedThisstampshouldappearoneverypageofthestatementStatementsthatsimplyshowthebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayarenotsufficient
ii)BuildingsocietypassbookThebuildingsocietypassbookshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 28 day period
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
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iii)Letterfrombankconfirmingfundsandthattheyhavebeeninthebankforatleast28daysTheletterfromabankorbuildingsocietyshouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthe funds held in the account and
bullthatthefundshavebeeninthebankforatleast28daysandtheamountofmoneyavailable
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe28dayperiodarenotsufficient
iv)LetterfromafinancialinstitutionregulatedbyeithertheFinancialConductAuthoritytheprudentialRegulatoryAuthorityorinthecaseofoverseasaccountsthehomeregulator(officialregulatorybodyforthecountryinwhichtheinstitutionoperatesandthefundsarelocated)forthepurposeofpersonalsavingsaccountsconfirmingfundsThislettershouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bullthe funds held in the account and
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe28dayperiodarenotsufficient
Official financial sponsorship or government sponsor
101 IftheTier4(General)Studenthasofficialfinancialsponsorship(ieisbeinggivenmoneytocovertheircoursefeesandlivingcosts)thissponsorshipmayalsobeintendedtocovercostsofyouandanyotherfamilymember(s)
102 WherethisisthecaseyoumustprovidealetterofconfirmationfromtheTier4(General)Studentrsquosofficialfinancialsponsor
103ThismaybeHerMajestyrsquosGovernmenttheirhomegovernmenttheBritishCounciloranyinternational organisation international company or university
104Thelettermustbeonofficialletter-headedpaperorstationeryoftheorganisationoftheofficialfinancialsponsorandhavetheofficialstampofthatorganisationonitItmustshow
bullboththeTier4(General)studentrsquosnameandyourname
bullthenameandcontactdetailsoftheofficialfinancialsponsor
bullthe date of the letter
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bullthe length of the sponsorship and
bullthe amount of money they are providing or a statement that they will cover the your full maintenance
105Iftheofficialfinancialsponsorshiponlycoverspartofyourlivingcostsdocumentationmustbeprovided to show the remaining maintenance as detailed earlier in this guidance
106 IfyouareapplyingatthesametimeastheTier4(General)StudentthefundsthatyouprovideevidenceofmustbeinadditiontothefundsfortheTier4(General)studentThesamemoneycannotbecountedtwiceForexampleiftheTier4(General)studentprovidesaletterconfirmingthathesheisinreceiptofofficialfinancialsponsorshipandyouprovidebankstatementstocoveryourownlivingcoststhemoneyheldinthebankaccountmustbeinadditiontothemoneythathasbeenprovidedbytheofficialfinancialsponsortocovertheTier4(General)Student
children of PBS Migrants
107 InordertoapplyforleavetoremainasthechildofapBSmigrantyoumustbeundertheageof18onthedateofapplicationIfyouareaged18oroveryoumusthaveorhavelastbeengrantedleaveasthefamilymemberofapBSmigrantorsomeoneapplyingatthesametimeforleave as a PBS migrant
108 YouwillnotbeconsideredtobeachildfamilymemberofapBSmigrantwhereitisconsideredthat you
bullare married or in a civil partnership
bullhave formed an independent family unit or
bullare living an independent life
109 Childrenaged18oroverwhohavenotpreviouslybeengrantedleaveasthefamilymemberofthepBSmigrantcannotbegrantedbeleaveasthefamilymemberofapBSmigrant
not have formed an independent family unit
110 examplesofwhenwemightconsiderthatthereisanindependentfamilyunitincludewhenyou
bullare living with your partner or
bullhave children of your own
not be living an independent life
111 examplesofwhenwemightconsideryoutobelivinganindependentlifeincludebullwhereyouarelivingawayfromthefamilyhome(exceptwhereyouareatboardingschool)
bullwhere you are in full time employment
bullwhereyouappeartobefinanciallyindependent(thatiswhereyourincomeexceedstheirexpenditure)
Documents required
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112 Ifyouareovertheageof16youshouldsubmitthefollowingdocumentationinsupportofyourapplicationTwoitemsfromthelistbelowconfirmingyourresidentialaddressbullbankstatementsandor
bullcreditcardbillsandor
bulldrivinglicenceandor
bullnHSRegistrationdocumentandor
bullletterfromyourcurrentschoolcollegeoruniversityconfirmingyouraddressThismustbeonofficialheadedpaperandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
113Thedocumentssubmittedshouldbefromtwoseparatesourcesanddatednomorethanamonth prior to the date of application
114Ifyoupayrentorboardtowardsyourkeepyoushouldalsoprovidedetailsofhowmuchthisamounts to each calendar month
115WhereyouareresidingseparatelyfromthoseonwhichyouareclaimingtobeafamilymemberthefollowinginformationordocumentationshouldbesubmittedbullreasonsforresidingawayfromthefamilyhomeWherethisisduetoacademicendeavoursyoushouldsubmitconfirmationfromyouruniversitycollegeconfirmingyourenrolmentandattendanceofthespecificcourseThisshouldbeonofficialheadedpaperandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
bullyoushouldalsoincludeevidencethatyouhavebeensupportedfinanciallybyyourparentswhilstresidingawayfromthefamilyhomeThefollowingdocumentationshouldbeincludedwiththe application
bankstatementsforyoucoveringthethreemonthspriortotheapplicationclearlyshowingthe origin of the deposits and
bankstatementsforyourparentcoveringthethreemonthspriortotheapplicationalsoshowingcorroboratingpaymentsoutoftheiraccount
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annex a - aPPlicantS wHo Have Been on a nHS FounDation PRogRaMMe oR wHo Have Been woRKing aS a DoctoR oR DentiSt in tRaining DuRing tHeiR MoSt Recent PeRioD oF leave
1IfyouwerelastgrantedleavewhichwasnotsubjecttoaconditionrestrictingyouremploymentandyouhavebeenonanHSfoundationprogrammeorworkingasalsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquoduringyourmostrecentperiodofleaveyoucanapplytobeexemptedfromtheconditionprohibitingthistypeofemployment
2Inordertoqualifyforthisexemptionyoushouldprovidethefollowingevidence
a)ToprovethatyouareontheFoundationprogrammealetterfromyourpostgraduateDeanthatsatisfiestherequirementsoftheImmigrationDirectorateInstruction(IDI)onpostgraduateDoctorsandDentists(seeinparticularpage17ofthatIDI)confirming
bullThat you have a place on a Foundation Programme and
bullTheFoundationprogrammeisrecognisedbythemedicalcommunityand
bullThe place on the Foundation Programme is full time
or
b)ToprovethatyouhavebeenworkingasaDoctororDentistinTrainingyoumustprovidealetterfromthenHSTrustemployingyouconfirmingthatyouhavebeenworkinginapostprogrammethathasbeenapprovedbythepostgraduateMedicaleducationandTrainingBoardasatrainingprogrammeorpostWhereyoudonotincludealloftherequestedinformationanygrantofleavewillbesubjecttothelsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquorestriction
or
c)evidenceofaprimarydegreeinmedicineordentistryfromaUKinstitutionthatisaUKrecognisedorlistedbodyorwhichholdsasponsorlicenceunderTier4ofthepointsBasedSystem
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eviDence FoR aPPlicationS MaDe aS tHe DePenDant oF a PeRSon witH leave unDeR tieR 1 2 oR 5
93ThedocumentsrequiredbyAppendixeoftheImmigrationRulesarespecifiedbelowi)personalbankorbuildingsocietystatementscoveringthe90dayperiodimmediatelybeforetheapplicationThepersonalbankorbuildingsocietystatementsshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the statement
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 90 day period
bullthattherearesufficientfundspresentintheaccount(thebalancemustnotfallbelowpound600orpound1800asaboveatanytimeduringthe90dayperiod)
Onlythemostrecentstatementmustbedatedwithin31daysofthedateofapplication
Adhocbankstatementsprintedonthebankrsquosletterheadareadmissibleasevidence(thisexcludesmini-statementsfromcashpoints)
IfyouwishtosubmitelectronicbankstatementsfromanonlineaccountthesemustcontainallofthedetailslistedaboveInadditionyouwillneedtoprovideasupportingletterfromyourbankoncompanyheadedpaperconfirmingtheauthenticityofthestatementsprovidedAlternativelyanelectronicbankstatementbearingtheofficialstampofthebankinquestionwillbeacceptedThisstampshouldappearoneverypageofthestatementStatementsthatsimplyshowthebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayarenotsufficient
ii)BuildingsocietypassbookThebuildingsocietypassbookshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 90 day period
bullthattherearesufficientfundspresentintheaccount(thebalancemustnotfallbelowpound600orpound1800asaboveatanytimeduringthe90daysperiod)
iii)Letterfrombankconfirmingfundsandthattheyhavebeeninthebankforatleast90daysTheletterfromabankorbuildingsocietyshouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
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bullthe funds held in the account and
bullthatthefundshavebeeninthebankforatleast90daysandthebalancehasnotfallenbelowpound600orpound1800asintheexamplesaboveatanytimeduringthe90dayperiod
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe90dayperiodarenotsufficient
iv)LetterfromafinancialinstitutionregulatedbyeithertheFinancialConductAuthoritytheprudentialRegulatoryAuthorityorinthecaseofoverseasaccountsthehomeregulator(officialregulatorybodyforthecountryinwhichtheinstitutionoperatesandthefundsarelocated)forthepurposeofpersonalsavingsaccountsconfirmingfundsThislettershouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bullthe funds held in the account and
bullthatthefundshavebeeninthebankforatleast90daysandthebalancehasnotfallenbelowpound600orpound1800asintheexamplesaboveatanytimeduringthe90dayperiod
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe90dayperiodarenotsufficient
evidence of certifying maintenance for family members of tier 2 Migrants
94IfyouaremakingyourapplicationatthesametimeastheTier2MigrantthenA-ratedsponsorsareabletocertifyyourmaintenanceontheTier2MigrantrsquosCertificateofSponsorshiporbyprovidingaletterYourmaintenancecannotbecertifiedifyourmainapplicanthasindefiniteleave to remain
95IfyouaremakingyourapplicationatthesametimeastheTier2MigrantandtheA-ratedsponsoriscertifyingmaintenanceontheCertificateofSponsorshipthenyoudonotneedtosendusanydocumentsformaintenanceWewilltakethisinformationfromtheCertificateofSponsorship
96 IftheA-ratedsponsoriscertifyingmaintenanceonaletterthentheletterwhichcanbepostedorfaxedtoyoumustbeonofficialletter-headedpaperorstationeryoftheorganisationbesignedbyaseniorofficialandmustshow
bullyour name
bullthe sponsorrsquos name and logo
bullconfirmationthatthesponsorhascertifiedthemaintenanceand
bulldetailsoflimitingtheundertakingifappropriate
evidence required for applications made as a tier 4 dependant
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97 IfyouqualifyforourdifferentiationarrangementsbecauseyouareconsideredtobeldquolowriskrdquoyouarenotrequiredtoincludetheevidentialdocumentsfromthissectionwithyourapplicationYoumusthoweverconfirmonyourapplicationformthatyoumeettherequirementssetoutinthissectionandthatyouholddocumentaryevidenceinthemannerrequiredWewillsometimesaskaldquolowriskrdquostudenttosendusthesedocumentsandwereservetherighttorequestanyorallthe evidential documents from this section from you
98 ThemoneyyoushowusmustbeforyouruseforlivingintheUKThefullamountofthismoney-whichshouldbeheldinthemannerspecifiedintheImmigrationRules-mustcontinuetobeavailabletoyouafteryourapplicationismadeexceptforanymoneythathasbeenpaidforliving costs
99 IfyouapplyseparatelyfromtheTier4(General)studentwewillrequireyouandanyotherfamilymemberswhoareoverseastoshowthatyouhaveheldthemoneyfor28days
100 ThedocumentsrequiredbyAppendixeoftheImmigrationRulesarespecifiedbelow
i)personalbankorbuildingsocietystatementscoveringthe28dayperiodimmediatelybeforetheapplicationThepersonalbankorbuildingsocietystatementsshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the statement
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 28 day period
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
Onlythemostrecentstatementmustbedatedwithin31daysofthedateofapplication
Adhocbankstatementsprintedonthebankrsquosletterheadareadmissibleasevidence(thisexcludesmini-statementsfromcashpoints)
IfyouwishtosubmitelectronicbankstatementsfromanonlineaccountthesemustcontainallofthedetailslistedaboveInadditionyouwillneedtoprovideasupportingletterfromyourbankoncompanyheadedpaperconfirmingtheauthenticityofthestatementsprovidedAlternativelyanelectronicbankstatementbearingtheofficialstampofthebankinquestionwillbeacceptedThisstampshouldappearoneverypageofthestatementStatementsthatsimplyshowthebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayarenotsufficient
ii)BuildingsocietypassbookThebuildingsocietypassbookshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 28 day period
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
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iii)Letterfrombankconfirmingfundsandthattheyhavebeeninthebankforatleast28daysTheletterfromabankorbuildingsocietyshouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthe funds held in the account and
bullthatthefundshavebeeninthebankforatleast28daysandtheamountofmoneyavailable
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe28dayperiodarenotsufficient
iv)LetterfromafinancialinstitutionregulatedbyeithertheFinancialConductAuthoritytheprudentialRegulatoryAuthorityorinthecaseofoverseasaccountsthehomeregulator(officialregulatorybodyforthecountryinwhichtheinstitutionoperatesandthefundsarelocated)forthepurposeofpersonalsavingsaccountsconfirmingfundsThislettershouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bullthe funds held in the account and
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe28dayperiodarenotsufficient
Official financial sponsorship or government sponsor
101 IftheTier4(General)Studenthasofficialfinancialsponsorship(ieisbeinggivenmoneytocovertheircoursefeesandlivingcosts)thissponsorshipmayalsobeintendedtocovercostsofyouandanyotherfamilymember(s)
102 WherethisisthecaseyoumustprovidealetterofconfirmationfromtheTier4(General)Studentrsquosofficialfinancialsponsor
103ThismaybeHerMajestyrsquosGovernmenttheirhomegovernmenttheBritishCounciloranyinternational organisation international company or university
104Thelettermustbeonofficialletter-headedpaperorstationeryoftheorganisationoftheofficialfinancialsponsorandhavetheofficialstampofthatorganisationonitItmustshow
bullboththeTier4(General)studentrsquosnameandyourname
bullthenameandcontactdetailsoftheofficialfinancialsponsor
bullthe date of the letter
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bullthe length of the sponsorship and
bullthe amount of money they are providing or a statement that they will cover the your full maintenance
105Iftheofficialfinancialsponsorshiponlycoverspartofyourlivingcostsdocumentationmustbeprovided to show the remaining maintenance as detailed earlier in this guidance
106 IfyouareapplyingatthesametimeastheTier4(General)StudentthefundsthatyouprovideevidenceofmustbeinadditiontothefundsfortheTier4(General)studentThesamemoneycannotbecountedtwiceForexampleiftheTier4(General)studentprovidesaletterconfirmingthathesheisinreceiptofofficialfinancialsponsorshipandyouprovidebankstatementstocoveryourownlivingcoststhemoneyheldinthebankaccountmustbeinadditiontothemoneythathasbeenprovidedbytheofficialfinancialsponsortocovertheTier4(General)Student
children of PBS Migrants
107 InordertoapplyforleavetoremainasthechildofapBSmigrantyoumustbeundertheageof18onthedateofapplicationIfyouareaged18oroveryoumusthaveorhavelastbeengrantedleaveasthefamilymemberofapBSmigrantorsomeoneapplyingatthesametimeforleave as a PBS migrant
108 YouwillnotbeconsideredtobeachildfamilymemberofapBSmigrantwhereitisconsideredthat you
bullare married or in a civil partnership
bullhave formed an independent family unit or
bullare living an independent life
109 Childrenaged18oroverwhohavenotpreviouslybeengrantedleaveasthefamilymemberofthepBSmigrantcannotbegrantedbeleaveasthefamilymemberofapBSmigrant
not have formed an independent family unit
110 examplesofwhenwemightconsiderthatthereisanindependentfamilyunitincludewhenyou
bullare living with your partner or
bullhave children of your own
not be living an independent life
111 examplesofwhenwemightconsideryoutobelivinganindependentlifeincludebullwhereyouarelivingawayfromthefamilyhome(exceptwhereyouareatboardingschool)
bullwhere you are in full time employment
bullwhereyouappeartobefinanciallyindependent(thatiswhereyourincomeexceedstheirexpenditure)
Documents required
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112 Ifyouareovertheageof16youshouldsubmitthefollowingdocumentationinsupportofyourapplicationTwoitemsfromthelistbelowconfirmingyourresidentialaddressbullbankstatementsandor
bullcreditcardbillsandor
bulldrivinglicenceandor
bullnHSRegistrationdocumentandor
bullletterfromyourcurrentschoolcollegeoruniversityconfirmingyouraddressThismustbeonofficialheadedpaperandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
113Thedocumentssubmittedshouldbefromtwoseparatesourcesanddatednomorethanamonth prior to the date of application
114Ifyoupayrentorboardtowardsyourkeepyoushouldalsoprovidedetailsofhowmuchthisamounts to each calendar month
115WhereyouareresidingseparatelyfromthoseonwhichyouareclaimingtobeafamilymemberthefollowinginformationordocumentationshouldbesubmittedbullreasonsforresidingawayfromthefamilyhomeWherethisisduetoacademicendeavoursyoushouldsubmitconfirmationfromyouruniversitycollegeconfirmingyourenrolmentandattendanceofthespecificcourseThisshouldbeonofficialheadedpaperandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
bullyoushouldalsoincludeevidencethatyouhavebeensupportedfinanciallybyyourparentswhilstresidingawayfromthefamilyhomeThefollowingdocumentationshouldbeincludedwiththe application
bankstatementsforyoucoveringthethreemonthspriortotheapplicationclearlyshowingthe origin of the deposits and
bankstatementsforyourparentcoveringthethreemonthspriortotheapplicationalsoshowingcorroboratingpaymentsoutoftheiraccount
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annex a - aPPlicantS wHo Have Been on a nHS FounDation PRogRaMMe oR wHo Have Been woRKing aS a DoctoR oR DentiSt in tRaining DuRing tHeiR MoSt Recent PeRioD oF leave
1IfyouwerelastgrantedleavewhichwasnotsubjecttoaconditionrestrictingyouremploymentandyouhavebeenonanHSfoundationprogrammeorworkingasalsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquoduringyourmostrecentperiodofleaveyoucanapplytobeexemptedfromtheconditionprohibitingthistypeofemployment
2Inordertoqualifyforthisexemptionyoushouldprovidethefollowingevidence
a)ToprovethatyouareontheFoundationprogrammealetterfromyourpostgraduateDeanthatsatisfiestherequirementsoftheImmigrationDirectorateInstruction(IDI)onpostgraduateDoctorsandDentists(seeinparticularpage17ofthatIDI)confirming
bullThat you have a place on a Foundation Programme and
bullTheFoundationprogrammeisrecognisedbythemedicalcommunityand
bullThe place on the Foundation Programme is full time
or
b)ToprovethatyouhavebeenworkingasaDoctororDentistinTrainingyoumustprovidealetterfromthenHSTrustemployingyouconfirmingthatyouhavebeenworkinginapostprogrammethathasbeenapprovedbythepostgraduateMedicaleducationandTrainingBoardasatrainingprogrammeorpostWhereyoudonotincludealloftherequestedinformationanygrantofleavewillbesubjecttothelsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquorestriction
or
c)evidenceofaprimarydegreeinmedicineordentistryfromaUKinstitutionthatisaUKrecognisedorlistedbodyorwhichholdsasponsorlicenceunderTier4ofthepointsBasedSystem
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bullthe funds held in the account and
bullthatthefundshavebeeninthebankforatleast90daysandthebalancehasnotfallenbelowpound600orpound1800asintheexamplesaboveatanytimeduringthe90dayperiod
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe90dayperiodarenotsufficient
iv)LetterfromafinancialinstitutionregulatedbyeithertheFinancialConductAuthoritytheprudentialRegulatoryAuthorityorinthecaseofoverseasaccountsthehomeregulator(officialregulatorybodyforthecountryinwhichtheinstitutionoperatesandthefundsarelocated)forthepurposeofpersonalsavingsaccountsconfirmingfundsThislettershouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bullthe funds held in the account and
bullthatthefundshavebeeninthebankforatleast90daysandthebalancehasnotfallenbelowpound600orpound1800asintheexamplesaboveatanytimeduringthe90dayperiod
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe90dayperiodarenotsufficient
evidence of certifying maintenance for family members of tier 2 Migrants
94IfyouaremakingyourapplicationatthesametimeastheTier2MigrantthenA-ratedsponsorsareabletocertifyyourmaintenanceontheTier2MigrantrsquosCertificateofSponsorshiporbyprovidingaletterYourmaintenancecannotbecertifiedifyourmainapplicanthasindefiniteleave to remain
95IfyouaremakingyourapplicationatthesametimeastheTier2MigrantandtheA-ratedsponsoriscertifyingmaintenanceontheCertificateofSponsorshipthenyoudonotneedtosendusanydocumentsformaintenanceWewilltakethisinformationfromtheCertificateofSponsorship
96 IftheA-ratedsponsoriscertifyingmaintenanceonaletterthentheletterwhichcanbepostedorfaxedtoyoumustbeonofficialletter-headedpaperorstationeryoftheorganisationbesignedbyaseniorofficialandmustshow
bullyour name
bullthe sponsorrsquos name and logo
bullconfirmationthatthesponsorhascertifiedthemaintenanceand
bulldetailsoflimitingtheundertakingifappropriate
evidence required for applications made as a tier 4 dependant
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97 IfyouqualifyforourdifferentiationarrangementsbecauseyouareconsideredtobeldquolowriskrdquoyouarenotrequiredtoincludetheevidentialdocumentsfromthissectionwithyourapplicationYoumusthoweverconfirmonyourapplicationformthatyoumeettherequirementssetoutinthissectionandthatyouholddocumentaryevidenceinthemannerrequiredWewillsometimesaskaldquolowriskrdquostudenttosendusthesedocumentsandwereservetherighttorequestanyorallthe evidential documents from this section from you
98 ThemoneyyoushowusmustbeforyouruseforlivingintheUKThefullamountofthismoney-whichshouldbeheldinthemannerspecifiedintheImmigrationRules-mustcontinuetobeavailabletoyouafteryourapplicationismadeexceptforanymoneythathasbeenpaidforliving costs
99 IfyouapplyseparatelyfromtheTier4(General)studentwewillrequireyouandanyotherfamilymemberswhoareoverseastoshowthatyouhaveheldthemoneyfor28days
100 ThedocumentsrequiredbyAppendixeoftheImmigrationRulesarespecifiedbelow
i)personalbankorbuildingsocietystatementscoveringthe28dayperiodimmediatelybeforetheapplicationThepersonalbankorbuildingsocietystatementsshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the statement
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 28 day period
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
Onlythemostrecentstatementmustbedatedwithin31daysofthedateofapplication
Adhocbankstatementsprintedonthebankrsquosletterheadareadmissibleasevidence(thisexcludesmini-statementsfromcashpoints)
IfyouwishtosubmitelectronicbankstatementsfromanonlineaccountthesemustcontainallofthedetailslistedaboveInadditionyouwillneedtoprovideasupportingletterfromyourbankoncompanyheadedpaperconfirmingtheauthenticityofthestatementsprovidedAlternativelyanelectronicbankstatementbearingtheofficialstampofthebankinquestionwillbeacceptedThisstampshouldappearoneverypageofthestatementStatementsthatsimplyshowthebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayarenotsufficient
ii)BuildingsocietypassbookThebuildingsocietypassbookshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 28 day period
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
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iii)Letterfrombankconfirmingfundsandthattheyhavebeeninthebankforatleast28daysTheletterfromabankorbuildingsocietyshouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthe funds held in the account and
bullthatthefundshavebeeninthebankforatleast28daysandtheamountofmoneyavailable
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe28dayperiodarenotsufficient
iv)LetterfromafinancialinstitutionregulatedbyeithertheFinancialConductAuthoritytheprudentialRegulatoryAuthorityorinthecaseofoverseasaccountsthehomeregulator(officialregulatorybodyforthecountryinwhichtheinstitutionoperatesandthefundsarelocated)forthepurposeofpersonalsavingsaccountsconfirmingfundsThislettershouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bullthe funds held in the account and
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe28dayperiodarenotsufficient
Official financial sponsorship or government sponsor
101 IftheTier4(General)Studenthasofficialfinancialsponsorship(ieisbeinggivenmoneytocovertheircoursefeesandlivingcosts)thissponsorshipmayalsobeintendedtocovercostsofyouandanyotherfamilymember(s)
102 WherethisisthecaseyoumustprovidealetterofconfirmationfromtheTier4(General)Studentrsquosofficialfinancialsponsor
103ThismaybeHerMajestyrsquosGovernmenttheirhomegovernmenttheBritishCounciloranyinternational organisation international company or university
104Thelettermustbeonofficialletter-headedpaperorstationeryoftheorganisationoftheofficialfinancialsponsorandhavetheofficialstampofthatorganisationonitItmustshow
bullboththeTier4(General)studentrsquosnameandyourname
bullthenameandcontactdetailsoftheofficialfinancialsponsor
bullthe date of the letter
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bullthe length of the sponsorship and
bullthe amount of money they are providing or a statement that they will cover the your full maintenance
105Iftheofficialfinancialsponsorshiponlycoverspartofyourlivingcostsdocumentationmustbeprovided to show the remaining maintenance as detailed earlier in this guidance
106 IfyouareapplyingatthesametimeastheTier4(General)StudentthefundsthatyouprovideevidenceofmustbeinadditiontothefundsfortheTier4(General)studentThesamemoneycannotbecountedtwiceForexampleiftheTier4(General)studentprovidesaletterconfirmingthathesheisinreceiptofofficialfinancialsponsorshipandyouprovidebankstatementstocoveryourownlivingcoststhemoneyheldinthebankaccountmustbeinadditiontothemoneythathasbeenprovidedbytheofficialfinancialsponsortocovertheTier4(General)Student
children of PBS Migrants
107 InordertoapplyforleavetoremainasthechildofapBSmigrantyoumustbeundertheageof18onthedateofapplicationIfyouareaged18oroveryoumusthaveorhavelastbeengrantedleaveasthefamilymemberofapBSmigrantorsomeoneapplyingatthesametimeforleave as a PBS migrant
108 YouwillnotbeconsideredtobeachildfamilymemberofapBSmigrantwhereitisconsideredthat you
bullare married or in a civil partnership
bullhave formed an independent family unit or
bullare living an independent life
109 Childrenaged18oroverwhohavenotpreviouslybeengrantedleaveasthefamilymemberofthepBSmigrantcannotbegrantedbeleaveasthefamilymemberofapBSmigrant
not have formed an independent family unit
110 examplesofwhenwemightconsiderthatthereisanindependentfamilyunitincludewhenyou
bullare living with your partner or
bullhave children of your own
not be living an independent life
111 examplesofwhenwemightconsideryoutobelivinganindependentlifeincludebullwhereyouarelivingawayfromthefamilyhome(exceptwhereyouareatboardingschool)
bullwhere you are in full time employment
bullwhereyouappeartobefinanciallyindependent(thatiswhereyourincomeexceedstheirexpenditure)
Documents required
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112 Ifyouareovertheageof16youshouldsubmitthefollowingdocumentationinsupportofyourapplicationTwoitemsfromthelistbelowconfirmingyourresidentialaddressbullbankstatementsandor
bullcreditcardbillsandor
bulldrivinglicenceandor
bullnHSRegistrationdocumentandor
bullletterfromyourcurrentschoolcollegeoruniversityconfirmingyouraddressThismustbeonofficialheadedpaperandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
113Thedocumentssubmittedshouldbefromtwoseparatesourcesanddatednomorethanamonth prior to the date of application
114Ifyoupayrentorboardtowardsyourkeepyoushouldalsoprovidedetailsofhowmuchthisamounts to each calendar month
115WhereyouareresidingseparatelyfromthoseonwhichyouareclaimingtobeafamilymemberthefollowinginformationordocumentationshouldbesubmittedbullreasonsforresidingawayfromthefamilyhomeWherethisisduetoacademicendeavoursyoushouldsubmitconfirmationfromyouruniversitycollegeconfirmingyourenrolmentandattendanceofthespecificcourseThisshouldbeonofficialheadedpaperandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
bullyoushouldalsoincludeevidencethatyouhavebeensupportedfinanciallybyyourparentswhilstresidingawayfromthefamilyhomeThefollowingdocumentationshouldbeincludedwiththe application
bankstatementsforyoucoveringthethreemonthspriortotheapplicationclearlyshowingthe origin of the deposits and
bankstatementsforyourparentcoveringthethreemonthspriortotheapplicationalsoshowingcorroboratingpaymentsoutoftheiraccount
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annex a - aPPlicantS wHo Have Been on a nHS FounDation PRogRaMMe oR wHo Have Been woRKing aS a DoctoR oR DentiSt in tRaining DuRing tHeiR MoSt Recent PeRioD oF leave
1IfyouwerelastgrantedleavewhichwasnotsubjecttoaconditionrestrictingyouremploymentandyouhavebeenonanHSfoundationprogrammeorworkingasalsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquoduringyourmostrecentperiodofleaveyoucanapplytobeexemptedfromtheconditionprohibitingthistypeofemployment
2Inordertoqualifyforthisexemptionyoushouldprovidethefollowingevidence
a)ToprovethatyouareontheFoundationprogrammealetterfromyourpostgraduateDeanthatsatisfiestherequirementsoftheImmigrationDirectorateInstruction(IDI)onpostgraduateDoctorsandDentists(seeinparticularpage17ofthatIDI)confirming
bullThat you have a place on a Foundation Programme and
bullTheFoundationprogrammeisrecognisedbythemedicalcommunityand
bullThe place on the Foundation Programme is full time
or
b)ToprovethatyouhavebeenworkingasaDoctororDentistinTrainingyoumustprovidealetterfromthenHSTrustemployingyouconfirmingthatyouhavebeenworkinginapostprogrammethathasbeenapprovedbythepostgraduateMedicaleducationandTrainingBoardasatrainingprogrammeorpostWhereyoudonotincludealloftherequestedinformationanygrantofleavewillbesubjecttothelsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquorestriction
or
c)evidenceofaprimarydegreeinmedicineordentistryfromaUKinstitutionthatisaUKrecognisedorlistedbodyorwhichholdsasponsorlicenceunderTier4ofthepointsBasedSystem
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97 IfyouqualifyforourdifferentiationarrangementsbecauseyouareconsideredtobeldquolowriskrdquoyouarenotrequiredtoincludetheevidentialdocumentsfromthissectionwithyourapplicationYoumusthoweverconfirmonyourapplicationformthatyoumeettherequirementssetoutinthissectionandthatyouholddocumentaryevidenceinthemannerrequiredWewillsometimesaskaldquolowriskrdquostudenttosendusthesedocumentsandwereservetherighttorequestanyorallthe evidential documents from this section from you
98 ThemoneyyoushowusmustbeforyouruseforlivingintheUKThefullamountofthismoney-whichshouldbeheldinthemannerspecifiedintheImmigrationRules-mustcontinuetobeavailabletoyouafteryourapplicationismadeexceptforanymoneythathasbeenpaidforliving costs
99 IfyouapplyseparatelyfromtheTier4(General)studentwewillrequireyouandanyotherfamilymemberswhoareoverseastoshowthatyouhaveheldthemoneyfor28days
100 ThedocumentsrequiredbyAppendixeoftheImmigrationRulesarespecifiedbelow
i)personalbankorbuildingsocietystatementscoveringthe28dayperiodimmediatelybeforetheapplicationThepersonalbankorbuildingsocietystatementsshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the statement
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 28 day period
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
Onlythemostrecentstatementmustbedatedwithin31daysofthedateofapplication
Adhocbankstatementsprintedonthebankrsquosletterheadareadmissibleasevidence(thisexcludesmini-statementsfromcashpoints)
IfyouwishtosubmitelectronicbankstatementsfromanonlineaccountthesemustcontainallofthedetailslistedaboveInadditionyouwillneedtoprovideasupportingletterfromyourbankoncompanyheadedpaperconfirmingtheauthenticityofthestatementsprovidedAlternativelyanelectronicbankstatementbearingtheofficialstampofthebankinquestionwillbeacceptedThisstampshouldappearoneverypageofthestatementStatementsthatsimplyshowthebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayarenotsufficient
ii)BuildingsocietypassbookThebuildingsocietypassbookshouldclearlyshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bulltransactions covering the 28 day period
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
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iii)Letterfrombankconfirmingfundsandthattheyhavebeeninthebankforatleast28daysTheletterfromabankorbuildingsocietyshouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthe funds held in the account and
bullthatthefundshavebeeninthebankforatleast28daysandtheamountofmoneyavailable
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe28dayperiodarenotsufficient
iv)LetterfromafinancialinstitutionregulatedbyeithertheFinancialConductAuthoritytheprudentialRegulatoryAuthorityorinthecaseofoverseasaccountsthehomeregulator(officialregulatorybodyforthecountryinwhichtheinstitutionoperatesandthefundsarelocated)forthepurposeofpersonalsavingsaccountsconfirmingfundsThislettershouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bullthe funds held in the account and
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe28dayperiodarenotsufficient
Official financial sponsorship or government sponsor
101 IftheTier4(General)Studenthasofficialfinancialsponsorship(ieisbeinggivenmoneytocovertheircoursefeesandlivingcosts)thissponsorshipmayalsobeintendedtocovercostsofyouandanyotherfamilymember(s)
102 WherethisisthecaseyoumustprovidealetterofconfirmationfromtheTier4(General)Studentrsquosofficialfinancialsponsor
103ThismaybeHerMajestyrsquosGovernmenttheirhomegovernmenttheBritishCounciloranyinternational organisation international company or university
104Thelettermustbeonofficialletter-headedpaperorstationeryoftheorganisationoftheofficialfinancialsponsorandhavetheofficialstampofthatorganisationonitItmustshow
bullboththeTier4(General)studentrsquosnameandyourname
bullthenameandcontactdetailsoftheofficialfinancialsponsor
bullthe date of the letter
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bullthe length of the sponsorship and
bullthe amount of money they are providing or a statement that they will cover the your full maintenance
105Iftheofficialfinancialsponsorshiponlycoverspartofyourlivingcostsdocumentationmustbeprovided to show the remaining maintenance as detailed earlier in this guidance
106 IfyouareapplyingatthesametimeastheTier4(General)StudentthefundsthatyouprovideevidenceofmustbeinadditiontothefundsfortheTier4(General)studentThesamemoneycannotbecountedtwiceForexampleiftheTier4(General)studentprovidesaletterconfirmingthathesheisinreceiptofofficialfinancialsponsorshipandyouprovidebankstatementstocoveryourownlivingcoststhemoneyheldinthebankaccountmustbeinadditiontothemoneythathasbeenprovidedbytheofficialfinancialsponsortocovertheTier4(General)Student
children of PBS Migrants
107 InordertoapplyforleavetoremainasthechildofapBSmigrantyoumustbeundertheageof18onthedateofapplicationIfyouareaged18oroveryoumusthaveorhavelastbeengrantedleaveasthefamilymemberofapBSmigrantorsomeoneapplyingatthesametimeforleave as a PBS migrant
108 YouwillnotbeconsideredtobeachildfamilymemberofapBSmigrantwhereitisconsideredthat you
bullare married or in a civil partnership
bullhave formed an independent family unit or
bullare living an independent life
109 Childrenaged18oroverwhohavenotpreviouslybeengrantedleaveasthefamilymemberofthepBSmigrantcannotbegrantedbeleaveasthefamilymemberofapBSmigrant
not have formed an independent family unit
110 examplesofwhenwemightconsiderthatthereisanindependentfamilyunitincludewhenyou
bullare living with your partner or
bullhave children of your own
not be living an independent life
111 examplesofwhenwemightconsideryoutobelivinganindependentlifeincludebullwhereyouarelivingawayfromthefamilyhome(exceptwhereyouareatboardingschool)
bullwhere you are in full time employment
bullwhereyouappeartobefinanciallyindependent(thatiswhereyourincomeexceedstheirexpenditure)
Documents required
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112 Ifyouareovertheageof16youshouldsubmitthefollowingdocumentationinsupportofyourapplicationTwoitemsfromthelistbelowconfirmingyourresidentialaddressbullbankstatementsandor
bullcreditcardbillsandor
bulldrivinglicenceandor
bullnHSRegistrationdocumentandor
bullletterfromyourcurrentschoolcollegeoruniversityconfirmingyouraddressThismustbeonofficialheadedpaperandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
113Thedocumentssubmittedshouldbefromtwoseparatesourcesanddatednomorethanamonth prior to the date of application
114Ifyoupayrentorboardtowardsyourkeepyoushouldalsoprovidedetailsofhowmuchthisamounts to each calendar month
115WhereyouareresidingseparatelyfromthoseonwhichyouareclaimingtobeafamilymemberthefollowinginformationordocumentationshouldbesubmittedbullreasonsforresidingawayfromthefamilyhomeWherethisisduetoacademicendeavoursyoushouldsubmitconfirmationfromyouruniversitycollegeconfirmingyourenrolmentandattendanceofthespecificcourseThisshouldbeonofficialheadedpaperandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
bullyoushouldalsoincludeevidencethatyouhavebeensupportedfinanciallybyyourparentswhilstresidingawayfromthefamilyhomeThefollowingdocumentationshouldbeincludedwiththe application
bankstatementsforyoucoveringthethreemonthspriortotheapplicationclearlyshowingthe origin of the deposits and
bankstatementsforyourparentcoveringthethreemonthspriortotheapplicationalsoshowingcorroboratingpaymentsoutoftheiraccount
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annex a - aPPlicantS wHo Have Been on a nHS FounDation PRogRaMMe oR wHo Have Been woRKing aS a DoctoR oR DentiSt in tRaining DuRing tHeiR MoSt Recent PeRioD oF leave
1IfyouwerelastgrantedleavewhichwasnotsubjecttoaconditionrestrictingyouremploymentandyouhavebeenonanHSfoundationprogrammeorworkingasalsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquoduringyourmostrecentperiodofleaveyoucanapplytobeexemptedfromtheconditionprohibitingthistypeofemployment
2Inordertoqualifyforthisexemptionyoushouldprovidethefollowingevidence
a)ToprovethatyouareontheFoundationprogrammealetterfromyourpostgraduateDeanthatsatisfiestherequirementsoftheImmigrationDirectorateInstruction(IDI)onpostgraduateDoctorsandDentists(seeinparticularpage17ofthatIDI)confirming
bullThat you have a place on a Foundation Programme and
bullTheFoundationprogrammeisrecognisedbythemedicalcommunityand
bullThe place on the Foundation Programme is full time
or
b)ToprovethatyouhavebeenworkingasaDoctororDentistinTrainingyoumustprovidealetterfromthenHSTrustemployingyouconfirmingthatyouhavebeenworkinginapostprogrammethathasbeenapprovedbythepostgraduateMedicaleducationandTrainingBoardasatrainingprogrammeorpostWhereyoudonotincludealloftherequestedinformationanygrantofleavewillbesubjecttothelsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquorestriction
or
c)evidenceofaprimarydegreeinmedicineordentistryfromaUKinstitutionthatisaUKrecognisedorlistedbodyorwhichholdsasponsorlicenceunderTier4ofthepointsBasedSystem
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iii)Letterfrombankconfirmingfundsandthattheyhavebeeninthebankforatleast28daysTheletterfromabankorbuildingsocietyshouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthe funds held in the account and
bullthatthefundshavebeeninthebankforatleast28daysandtheamountofmoneyavailable
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe28dayperiodarenotsufficient
iv)LetterfromafinancialinstitutionregulatedbyeithertheFinancialConductAuthoritytheprudentialRegulatoryAuthorityorinthecaseofoverseasaccountsthehomeregulator(officialregulatorybodyforthecountryinwhichtheinstitutionoperatesandthefundsarelocated)forthepurposeofpersonalsavingsaccountsconfirmingfundsThislettershouldshow
bullthenameofthemainapplicantandoryournameor(forchildrenonly)thenameofyourotherparentwhoisalsolegallypresentintheUnitedKingdom
bulltheaccountnumber
bullthe date of the letter
bullthefinancialinstitutionrsquosnameandlogo
bullthe funds held in the account and
bulltheamountofmoneyavailable
Lettersthatsimplystatethebalanceintheaccountonaparticulardayoranaveragebalanceoverthe28dayperiodarenotsufficient
Official financial sponsorship or government sponsor
101 IftheTier4(General)Studenthasofficialfinancialsponsorship(ieisbeinggivenmoneytocovertheircoursefeesandlivingcosts)thissponsorshipmayalsobeintendedtocovercostsofyouandanyotherfamilymember(s)
102 WherethisisthecaseyoumustprovidealetterofconfirmationfromtheTier4(General)Studentrsquosofficialfinancialsponsor
103ThismaybeHerMajestyrsquosGovernmenttheirhomegovernmenttheBritishCounciloranyinternational organisation international company or university
104Thelettermustbeonofficialletter-headedpaperorstationeryoftheorganisationoftheofficialfinancialsponsorandhavetheofficialstampofthatorganisationonitItmustshow
bullboththeTier4(General)studentrsquosnameandyourname
bullthenameandcontactdetailsoftheofficialfinancialsponsor
bullthe date of the letter
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bullthe length of the sponsorship and
bullthe amount of money they are providing or a statement that they will cover the your full maintenance
105Iftheofficialfinancialsponsorshiponlycoverspartofyourlivingcostsdocumentationmustbeprovided to show the remaining maintenance as detailed earlier in this guidance
106 IfyouareapplyingatthesametimeastheTier4(General)StudentthefundsthatyouprovideevidenceofmustbeinadditiontothefundsfortheTier4(General)studentThesamemoneycannotbecountedtwiceForexampleiftheTier4(General)studentprovidesaletterconfirmingthathesheisinreceiptofofficialfinancialsponsorshipandyouprovidebankstatementstocoveryourownlivingcoststhemoneyheldinthebankaccountmustbeinadditiontothemoneythathasbeenprovidedbytheofficialfinancialsponsortocovertheTier4(General)Student
children of PBS Migrants
107 InordertoapplyforleavetoremainasthechildofapBSmigrantyoumustbeundertheageof18onthedateofapplicationIfyouareaged18oroveryoumusthaveorhavelastbeengrantedleaveasthefamilymemberofapBSmigrantorsomeoneapplyingatthesametimeforleave as a PBS migrant
108 YouwillnotbeconsideredtobeachildfamilymemberofapBSmigrantwhereitisconsideredthat you
bullare married or in a civil partnership
bullhave formed an independent family unit or
bullare living an independent life
109 Childrenaged18oroverwhohavenotpreviouslybeengrantedleaveasthefamilymemberofthepBSmigrantcannotbegrantedbeleaveasthefamilymemberofapBSmigrant
not have formed an independent family unit
110 examplesofwhenwemightconsiderthatthereisanindependentfamilyunitincludewhenyou
bullare living with your partner or
bullhave children of your own
not be living an independent life
111 examplesofwhenwemightconsideryoutobelivinganindependentlifeincludebullwhereyouarelivingawayfromthefamilyhome(exceptwhereyouareatboardingschool)
bullwhere you are in full time employment
bullwhereyouappeartobefinanciallyindependent(thatiswhereyourincomeexceedstheirexpenditure)
Documents required
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112 Ifyouareovertheageof16youshouldsubmitthefollowingdocumentationinsupportofyourapplicationTwoitemsfromthelistbelowconfirmingyourresidentialaddressbullbankstatementsandor
bullcreditcardbillsandor
bulldrivinglicenceandor
bullnHSRegistrationdocumentandor
bullletterfromyourcurrentschoolcollegeoruniversityconfirmingyouraddressThismustbeonofficialheadedpaperandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
113Thedocumentssubmittedshouldbefromtwoseparatesourcesanddatednomorethanamonth prior to the date of application
114Ifyoupayrentorboardtowardsyourkeepyoushouldalsoprovidedetailsofhowmuchthisamounts to each calendar month
115WhereyouareresidingseparatelyfromthoseonwhichyouareclaimingtobeafamilymemberthefollowinginformationordocumentationshouldbesubmittedbullreasonsforresidingawayfromthefamilyhomeWherethisisduetoacademicendeavoursyoushouldsubmitconfirmationfromyouruniversitycollegeconfirmingyourenrolmentandattendanceofthespecificcourseThisshouldbeonofficialheadedpaperandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
bullyoushouldalsoincludeevidencethatyouhavebeensupportedfinanciallybyyourparentswhilstresidingawayfromthefamilyhomeThefollowingdocumentationshouldbeincludedwiththe application
bankstatementsforyoucoveringthethreemonthspriortotheapplicationclearlyshowingthe origin of the deposits and
bankstatementsforyourparentcoveringthethreemonthspriortotheapplicationalsoshowingcorroboratingpaymentsoutoftheiraccount
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annex a - aPPlicantS wHo Have Been on a nHS FounDation PRogRaMMe oR wHo Have Been woRKing aS a DoctoR oR DentiSt in tRaining DuRing tHeiR MoSt Recent PeRioD oF leave
1IfyouwerelastgrantedleavewhichwasnotsubjecttoaconditionrestrictingyouremploymentandyouhavebeenonanHSfoundationprogrammeorworkingasalsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquoduringyourmostrecentperiodofleaveyoucanapplytobeexemptedfromtheconditionprohibitingthistypeofemployment
2Inordertoqualifyforthisexemptionyoushouldprovidethefollowingevidence
a)ToprovethatyouareontheFoundationprogrammealetterfromyourpostgraduateDeanthatsatisfiestherequirementsoftheImmigrationDirectorateInstruction(IDI)onpostgraduateDoctorsandDentists(seeinparticularpage17ofthatIDI)confirming
bullThat you have a place on a Foundation Programme and
bullTheFoundationprogrammeisrecognisedbythemedicalcommunityand
bullThe place on the Foundation Programme is full time
or
b)ToprovethatyouhavebeenworkingasaDoctororDentistinTrainingyoumustprovidealetterfromthenHSTrustemployingyouconfirmingthatyouhavebeenworkinginapostprogrammethathasbeenapprovedbythepostgraduateMedicaleducationandTrainingBoardasatrainingprogrammeorpostWhereyoudonotincludealloftherequestedinformationanygrantofleavewillbesubjecttothelsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquorestriction
or
c)evidenceofaprimarydegreeinmedicineordentistryfromaUKinstitutionthatisaUKrecognisedorlistedbodyorwhichholdsasponsorlicenceunderTier4ofthepointsBasedSystem
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bullthe length of the sponsorship and
bullthe amount of money they are providing or a statement that they will cover the your full maintenance
105Iftheofficialfinancialsponsorshiponlycoverspartofyourlivingcostsdocumentationmustbeprovided to show the remaining maintenance as detailed earlier in this guidance
106 IfyouareapplyingatthesametimeastheTier4(General)StudentthefundsthatyouprovideevidenceofmustbeinadditiontothefundsfortheTier4(General)studentThesamemoneycannotbecountedtwiceForexampleiftheTier4(General)studentprovidesaletterconfirmingthathesheisinreceiptofofficialfinancialsponsorshipandyouprovidebankstatementstocoveryourownlivingcoststhemoneyheldinthebankaccountmustbeinadditiontothemoneythathasbeenprovidedbytheofficialfinancialsponsortocovertheTier4(General)Student
children of PBS Migrants
107 InordertoapplyforleavetoremainasthechildofapBSmigrantyoumustbeundertheageof18onthedateofapplicationIfyouareaged18oroveryoumusthaveorhavelastbeengrantedleaveasthefamilymemberofapBSmigrantorsomeoneapplyingatthesametimeforleave as a PBS migrant
108 YouwillnotbeconsideredtobeachildfamilymemberofapBSmigrantwhereitisconsideredthat you
bullare married or in a civil partnership
bullhave formed an independent family unit or
bullare living an independent life
109 Childrenaged18oroverwhohavenotpreviouslybeengrantedleaveasthefamilymemberofthepBSmigrantcannotbegrantedbeleaveasthefamilymemberofapBSmigrant
not have formed an independent family unit
110 examplesofwhenwemightconsiderthatthereisanindependentfamilyunitincludewhenyou
bullare living with your partner or
bullhave children of your own
not be living an independent life
111 examplesofwhenwemightconsideryoutobelivinganindependentlifeincludebullwhereyouarelivingawayfromthefamilyhome(exceptwhereyouareatboardingschool)
bullwhere you are in full time employment
bullwhereyouappeartobefinanciallyindependent(thatiswhereyourincomeexceedstheirexpenditure)
Documents required
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112 Ifyouareovertheageof16youshouldsubmitthefollowingdocumentationinsupportofyourapplicationTwoitemsfromthelistbelowconfirmingyourresidentialaddressbullbankstatementsandor
bullcreditcardbillsandor
bulldrivinglicenceandor
bullnHSRegistrationdocumentandor
bullletterfromyourcurrentschoolcollegeoruniversityconfirmingyouraddressThismustbeonofficialheadedpaperandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
113Thedocumentssubmittedshouldbefromtwoseparatesourcesanddatednomorethanamonth prior to the date of application
114Ifyoupayrentorboardtowardsyourkeepyoushouldalsoprovidedetailsofhowmuchthisamounts to each calendar month
115WhereyouareresidingseparatelyfromthoseonwhichyouareclaimingtobeafamilymemberthefollowinginformationordocumentationshouldbesubmittedbullreasonsforresidingawayfromthefamilyhomeWherethisisduetoacademicendeavoursyoushouldsubmitconfirmationfromyouruniversitycollegeconfirmingyourenrolmentandattendanceofthespecificcourseThisshouldbeonofficialheadedpaperandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
bullyoushouldalsoincludeevidencethatyouhavebeensupportedfinanciallybyyourparentswhilstresidingawayfromthefamilyhomeThefollowingdocumentationshouldbeincludedwiththe application
bankstatementsforyoucoveringthethreemonthspriortotheapplicationclearlyshowingthe origin of the deposits and
bankstatementsforyourparentcoveringthethreemonthspriortotheapplicationalsoshowingcorroboratingpaymentsoutoftheiraccount
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annex a - aPPlicantS wHo Have Been on a nHS FounDation PRogRaMMe oR wHo Have Been woRKing aS a DoctoR oR DentiSt in tRaining DuRing tHeiR MoSt Recent PeRioD oF leave
1IfyouwerelastgrantedleavewhichwasnotsubjecttoaconditionrestrictingyouremploymentandyouhavebeenonanHSfoundationprogrammeorworkingasalsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquoduringyourmostrecentperiodofleaveyoucanapplytobeexemptedfromtheconditionprohibitingthistypeofemployment
2Inordertoqualifyforthisexemptionyoushouldprovidethefollowingevidence
a)ToprovethatyouareontheFoundationprogrammealetterfromyourpostgraduateDeanthatsatisfiestherequirementsoftheImmigrationDirectorateInstruction(IDI)onpostgraduateDoctorsandDentists(seeinparticularpage17ofthatIDI)confirming
bullThat you have a place on a Foundation Programme and
bullTheFoundationprogrammeisrecognisedbythemedicalcommunityand
bullThe place on the Foundation Programme is full time
or
b)ToprovethatyouhavebeenworkingasaDoctororDentistinTrainingyoumustprovidealetterfromthenHSTrustemployingyouconfirmingthatyouhavebeenworkinginapostprogrammethathasbeenapprovedbythepostgraduateMedicaleducationandTrainingBoardasatrainingprogrammeorpostWhereyoudonotincludealloftherequestedinformationanygrantofleavewillbesubjecttothelsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquorestriction
or
c)evidenceofaprimarydegreeinmedicineordentistryfromaUKinstitutionthatisaUKrecognisedorlistedbodyorwhichholdsasponsorlicenceunderTier4ofthepointsBasedSystem
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112 Ifyouareovertheageof16youshouldsubmitthefollowingdocumentationinsupportofyourapplicationTwoitemsfromthelistbelowconfirmingyourresidentialaddressbullbankstatementsandor
bullcreditcardbillsandor
bulldrivinglicenceandor
bullnHSRegistrationdocumentandor
bullletterfromyourcurrentschoolcollegeoruniversityconfirmingyouraddressThismustbeonofficialheadedpaperandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
113Thedocumentssubmittedshouldbefromtwoseparatesourcesanddatednomorethanamonth prior to the date of application
114Ifyoupayrentorboardtowardsyourkeepyoushouldalsoprovidedetailsofhowmuchthisamounts to each calendar month
115WhereyouareresidingseparatelyfromthoseonwhichyouareclaimingtobeafamilymemberthefollowinginformationordocumentationshouldbesubmittedbullreasonsforresidingawayfromthefamilyhomeWherethisisduetoacademicendeavoursyoushouldsubmitconfirmationfromyouruniversitycollegeconfirmingyourenrolmentandattendanceofthespecificcourseThisshouldbeonofficialheadedpaperandbearingtheofficialstampofthatorganisationItmusthavebeenissuedbyanauthorisedofficialofthatorganisation
bullyoushouldalsoincludeevidencethatyouhavebeensupportedfinanciallybyyourparentswhilstresidingawayfromthefamilyhomeThefollowingdocumentationshouldbeincludedwiththe application
bankstatementsforyoucoveringthethreemonthspriortotheapplicationclearlyshowingthe origin of the deposits and
bankstatementsforyourparentcoveringthethreemonthspriortotheapplicationalsoshowingcorroboratingpaymentsoutoftheiraccount
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annex a - aPPlicantS wHo Have Been on a nHS FounDation PRogRaMMe oR wHo Have Been woRKing aS a DoctoR oR DentiSt in tRaining DuRing tHeiR MoSt Recent PeRioD oF leave
1IfyouwerelastgrantedleavewhichwasnotsubjecttoaconditionrestrictingyouremploymentandyouhavebeenonanHSfoundationprogrammeorworkingasalsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquoduringyourmostrecentperiodofleaveyoucanapplytobeexemptedfromtheconditionprohibitingthistypeofemployment
2Inordertoqualifyforthisexemptionyoushouldprovidethefollowingevidence
a)ToprovethatyouareontheFoundationprogrammealetterfromyourpostgraduateDeanthatsatisfiestherequirementsoftheImmigrationDirectorateInstruction(IDI)onpostgraduateDoctorsandDentists(seeinparticularpage17ofthatIDI)confirming
bullThat you have a place on a Foundation Programme and
bullTheFoundationprogrammeisrecognisedbythemedicalcommunityand
bullThe place on the Foundation Programme is full time
or
b)ToprovethatyouhavebeenworkingasaDoctororDentistinTrainingyoumustprovidealetterfromthenHSTrustemployingyouconfirmingthatyouhavebeenworkinginapostprogrammethathasbeenapprovedbythepostgraduateMedicaleducationandTrainingBoardasatrainingprogrammeorpostWhereyoudonotincludealloftherequestedinformationanygrantofleavewillbesubjecttothelsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquorestriction
or
c)evidenceofaprimarydegreeinmedicineordentistryfromaUKinstitutionthatisaUKrecognisedorlistedbodyorwhichholdsasponsorlicenceunderTier4ofthepointsBasedSystem
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annex a - aPPlicantS wHo Have Been on a nHS FounDation PRogRaMMe oR wHo Have Been woRKing aS a DoctoR oR DentiSt in tRaining DuRing tHeiR MoSt Recent PeRioD oF leave
1IfyouwerelastgrantedleavewhichwasnotsubjecttoaconditionrestrictingyouremploymentandyouhavebeenonanHSfoundationprogrammeorworkingasalsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquoduringyourmostrecentperiodofleaveyoucanapplytobeexemptedfromtheconditionprohibitingthistypeofemployment
2Inordertoqualifyforthisexemptionyoushouldprovidethefollowingevidence
a)ToprovethatyouareontheFoundationprogrammealetterfromyourpostgraduateDeanthatsatisfiestherequirementsoftheImmigrationDirectorateInstruction(IDI)onpostgraduateDoctorsandDentists(seeinparticularpage17ofthatIDI)confirming
bullThat you have a place on a Foundation Programme and
bullTheFoundationprogrammeisrecognisedbythemedicalcommunityand
bullThe place on the Foundation Programme is full time
or
b)ToprovethatyouhavebeenworkingasaDoctororDentistinTrainingyoumustprovidealetterfromthenHSTrustemployingyouconfirmingthatyouhavebeenworkinginapostprogrammethathasbeenapprovedbythepostgraduateMedicaleducationandTrainingBoardasatrainingprogrammeorpostWhereyoudonotincludealloftherequestedinformationanygrantofleavewillbesubjecttothelsquoDoctororDentistinTrainingrsquorestriction
or
c)evidenceofaprimarydegreeinmedicineordentistryfromaUKinstitutionthatisaUKrecognisedorlistedbodyorwhichholdsasponsorlicenceunderTier4ofthepointsBasedSystem