Students — Tier 4
It's likely Tier 4 visas will replace student visas from spring 2009.
New visa requirements
- Students will need to be sponsored by their university or college
- Educational institutions will have to apply for a sponsorship licence and keep careful records of students
- Applications will be closely scrutinised to ensure their course and educational institution are legitimate.
Tier 4 visa holders will be able to switch to a Tier 1 visa and a Tier 2 visa from within the UK.