Chris Buckland, Tier 4 Compliance Manager Tier 4 Compliance & PGR students

Background: -Tier 4 introduced in March The University as Sponsor (CAS) -Non-compliance; *Glasgow Caledonian, Teeside, London Met, Uni. of West London & Bedfordshire -April 2011: 2,380 sponsors -April 2016, 1,383 the end.

Monitor student engagement Identify 10 “contact points” during an academic year (supervisory meetings, annual progress review, viva etc) Changes to a student’s circumstances Non-registration/delayed start Withdrawal Research furth of Glasgow Registry update UKVI of a change to study location Approved absence or suspension of studies - Continue visa sponsorship for absences of up to 60 days Intention to submit (submission & estimated viva dates used for visa extensions ) What are our sponsor duties?

Tier 4 (Doctorate Extension Scheme) -Introduced in April UofG uptake: - Arts: 6 - MVLS: 17 - S&E: 10 - SocSci: 7 Immigration Act Removal of Right of Appeal, introduced the Immigration Health Surcharge and Residential Landlord Checks Biometric Residence Permits – March to July Introduction of BRPs for Leave to Enter applications Extending a student visa - November 2015 Removal of established presence < 12/11/2015: £1,640 required > 12/11/2015: typically £9,135 required Recent changes

Work placements: Tier 4 students can undertake a work placement, provided it is an “integral and assessed part of the course” If neither integral nor assessed, the 20- hours p/w work limit would apply end.

Tier 4 Compliance Registry, Fraser Building Tel: Web: International Student Support Student Services, Fraser Building Tel: Web: University contacts