UKVI Issues new Tier 4 Interview Rules

Guidance on Tier 4 interviews and genuine student rule used by UK Visas and Immigration when handling applications made outside the UK.

Please ensure you follow the guidance as set out by United Kingdom Visas & Immigration (UKVI) in order to increase your chances of a successful visa application.

• The applicant must, if required to do so on examination or interview, be able to demonstrate without the assistance of an interpreter English language proficiency of a standard to be expected from an individual who has reached the standard specified in a confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS) assigned.

•  To qualify for entry clearance as a student the Entry Clearance Officer (ECO) must be satisfied that the applicant is a genuine student.

• Failure, without providing a reasonable explanation, to comply with a request made on behalf of the ECO to attend for interview will result in a refusal.

• Where false representations have been made or false documents or information have been submitted  there will be an immediate refusal

 The Entry Clearance Officer (ECO) will be looking at and taking into consideration:

• Whether the applicant has credible funds to meet course fees, and living costs for himself / herself and any dependants for the duration of the course in a UK city, with limited or no ability to work in the UK;
• How the applicant was able to acquire the necessary funds for course fees, as well as accommodation in a UK city and living expenses in a UK city for themselves and any dependant;
• The distance between the applicant’s place of study and their proposed accommodation in the UK:
• The average monthly expenditure for the applicant and any dependant in a UK city; or
• The applicant’s personal circumstances, where these would make it difficult to complete a full-time course of study.
• The amount of time that has elapsed since the applicant last studied, and whether the applicant has sound reasons for returning to, or commencing, formal study in this area, particularly after any significant gap;
• Whether the applicant demonstrates sufficient commitment to the course;
• Whether the course represents academic progression;
• The credibility of the applicant’s rationale for, knowledge of, and level of research undertaken into, the proposed course of study and sponsoring institution, and living arrangements in the UK;
• The relevance of the course to post-study plans in the UK or overseas; or
• How the circumstances of any dependant may affect the ability or motivation of the applicant to study.
• Previous visa applications for the UK and other countries, including reasons for any visa refusals;
• The amount of time the applicant has spent in the UK or other countries on previous visas, and for what purpose; or
• Whether the applicant has complied with the terms of previous visas for the UK and other countries. 

 
 

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