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Беларус на чужыне | Belarusian Abroad
Jan 29, 2011, 4:03:20 AM1/29/11
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У рэдакцыю "Беларуса на Чужыне" паступіў наступны зварот з просьбаю распаўсюдзіць сярод беларусаў, перадусім студэнтаў:
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Шаноўныя беларускія студэнты!
Dear Belarusian Students in the UK,
[http://warwicksu.com/news/article/warwicksu/3166/?utm_source=warwicksu&utm_medium=email&utm_content=news&utm_campaign=1011_t2w3_visas])
There are two simple things you can do to help combat these proposals:
Fill out the UKBA Consultation
[http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/documents/policyandlaw/consultations/students/],
by Monday the 31st of January, 2011.
Fill in the National Union of Students’ Survey on the Post-Study Work Visa
[http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Visaconsultation]
The majority of the changes will take place from April 2011, so the chance to have your say is NOW.
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Шаноўныя беларускія студэнты!
Калі вы збіраецеся
працаваць пасля заканчэння вучобы ў Вялікабрытаніі і працаваць у час
вучобы, прапанаваныя абмежаванні ў заканадаўстве маюць да вас
непасрэднае дачыненне. У вас ёсць шанец паўплываць на змены - да 31
студзеня!
UKBA consultation on changes to Tier 4 open until 31 January
The
Government is proposing some key changes to the Tier 4 student visa
route, which will have a significant impact on prospective and current
international students. It is seeking views from students and education
providers. It is therefore important that those who will be affected by
these proposals voice their concerns. The consultation will close on 31
January 2011. Key proposed changes include:No visas for students to study if not at higher level
Students wishing to remain in the UK to extend their studies after having completed their initial course will have to show clear evidence of academic progression. This means you would only be allowed to apply for your visa if the course you were moving onto was at a higher level than the current course. Can you see this causing you any difficulties?
No visa extensions in the UK for new courses
The UK Borders Agency (UKBA) is also considering whether students should be required to leave the UK and re-apply for another course from overseas. This means if you complete a course in June, and then have an offer to start a Masters or PhD
Students wishing to remain in the UK to extend their studies after having completed their initial course will have to show clear evidence of academic progression. This means you would only be allowed to apply for your visa if the course you were moving onto was at a higher level than the current course. Can you see this causing you any difficulties?
No visa extensions in the UK for new courses
The UK Borders Agency (UKBA) is also considering whether students should be required to leave the UK and re-apply for another course from overseas. This means if you complete a course in June, and then have an offer to start a Masters or PhD
in September, you would have to return home to apply for a fresh visa. What is your view about this proposed change?
Post Study Work (PSW) Scheme to be closed
The UKBA is proposing to close down the PSW route. This is likely to take effect from April 2011. This means if you graduate after this date you will not be able to remain in the UK to work for 2 years. Will this affect you? Did you come to the UK hoping to stay on to work under this scheme? What will this mean for your career plans? How important was the existence of the PSW scheme to you coming to the UK to study?
Limit rights to work during term time
Currently all students on a degree course have the right to work up to a maximum of 20 hours per week for any employer. Under the new proposals, students will only be allowed to work on campus during the week in term time. You would be allowed to work off campus during weekends and vacations. We are not clear whether the Government intends to also limit the number of hours you could work. These changes will also apply to any current student who needs to extend their visa for their current course or any new course. Are you are currently working on campus or off campus? Do you foresee any difficulties in working for your current external employer if you are only allowed to work for them on weekends and vacations?
Remove right of dependants to come to UK unless student is on course of 12 months or more
Currently, students doing any course of more than 6 months can be accompanied by their dependants. The Government proposes to only allow students on courses of more than 12 months to bring dependants. This means if you come to do a language course of 8 months before you start your degree you would not be able to bring your partner or children. If this had applied to you would you have still come to the UK to study?
Remove right of dependants to work in the UK
The UKBA is proposing to close down the PSW route. This is likely to take effect from April 2011. This means if you graduate after this date you will not be able to remain in the UK to work for 2 years. Will this affect you? Did you come to the UK hoping to stay on to work under this scheme? What will this mean for your career plans? How important was the existence of the PSW scheme to you coming to the UK to study?
Limit rights to work during term time
Currently all students on a degree course have the right to work up to a maximum of 20 hours per week for any employer. Under the new proposals, students will only be allowed to work on campus during the week in term time. You would be allowed to work off campus during weekends and vacations. We are not clear whether the Government intends to also limit the number of hours you could work. These changes will also apply to any current student who needs to extend their visa for their current course or any new course. Are you are currently working on campus or off campus? Do you foresee any difficulties in working for your current external employer if you are only allowed to work for them on weekends and vacations?
Remove right of dependants to come to UK unless student is on course of 12 months or more
Currently, students doing any course of more than 6 months can be accompanied by their dependants. The Government proposes to only allow students on courses of more than 12 months to bring dependants. This means if you come to do a language course of 8 months before you start your degree you would not be able to bring your partner or children. If this had applied to you would you have still come to the UK to study?
Remove right of dependants to work in the UK
You can find more information about the changes and sample responses in a news article put by Warwick University Students Union:
- Zitierten Text ausblenden -
[http://warwicksu.com/news/article/warwicksu/3166/?utm_source=warwicksu&utm_medium=email&utm_content=news&utm_campaign=1011_t2w3_visas])
There are two simple things you can do to help combat these proposals:
Fill out the UKBA Consultation
[http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/documents/policyandlaw/consultations/students/],
by Monday the 31st of January, 2011.
Fill in the National Union of Students’ Survey on the Post-Study Work Visa
[http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Visaconsultation]
The majority of the changes will take place from April 2011, so the chance to have your say is NOW.
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