Established presence is the terminology given to a DISCOUNTED amount of maintenance needed to show UKBA when applying for a Tier 4 extension.
In other words, when a student comes to the UK for the first time, they need £7200 maintenance (If studying in London) plus the first year of their school fees
BUT....
Once in the UK, and applying for an extension, it is possible to need LESS money to show to UKBA. (£1600 pounds if in London - Less if outside London)
Now the recent changes to UKBA rules have changed significantly the Established presence rules. In order to show LESS money the following MUST be adhered to...
1. (NEW) You MUST have a VALID VISA when applying for an extension (PLUS)
2. You must have finished six months of a CONTINUING course (OR)
3. You must have FINISHED a course, that lasted at least six months, during your last visa
Miss any ONE of the above and you need £7200 maintenance to get an extension.
Now the PROBLEMS we are seeing, is if a student is studying a course, and chooses to leave that course and go to a new Tier 4 sponsor, then, many do not realise that although they may have a valid visa, they LOSE the established presence (As they have not finished their course) and hence need £7200 to apply.
Give us a call or send a text or email with any questions or if you need an appointment.
EMAIL: britishvisas@gmail.com
CALL / TEXT: 0794047 6082
In other words, when a student comes to the UK for the first time, they need £7200 maintenance (If studying in London) plus the first year of their school fees
BUT....
Once in the UK, and applying for an extension, it is possible to need LESS money to show to UKBA. (£1600 pounds if in London - Less if outside London)
Now the recent changes to UKBA rules have changed significantly the Established presence rules. In order to show LESS money the following MUST be adhered to...
1. (NEW) You MUST have a VALID VISA when applying for an extension (PLUS)
2. You must have finished six months of a CONTINUING course (OR)
3. You must have FINISHED a course, that lasted at least six months, during your last visa
Miss any ONE of the above and you need £7200 maintenance to get an extension.
Now the PROBLEMS we are seeing, is if a student is studying a course, and chooses to leave that course and go to a new Tier 4 sponsor, then, many do not realise that although they may have a valid visa, they LOSE the established presence (As they have not finished their course) and hence need £7200 to apply.
Give us a call or send a text or email with any questions or if you need an appointment.
EMAIL: britishvisas@gmail.com
CALL / TEXT: 0794047 6082
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