UK Govt Strict Measures: 5-Year Ban On Students For Converting A Visa From Tier-4 to Tier-2, Without Completing Study

• UK Govt Strict Measures – The Home Office plans to get strict on students who do not complete their Tier-4 student visas and who convert them to Tier-2. 
• As per the UKVI’s latest report, some students have put their education on hold to obtain a Tier-2 student visa without completing Tier-4. The home office is gathering a list of these students from colleges or universities. 
• The students on the list who don’t follow the UK’s rules can get a 5-year ban or will request to apply for indefinite leave to remain in the UK.
• The UKVI recently released data that showed a worrying trend among some students. These students have stopped their education early to pursue a Tier-2 visa without fulfilling the requirements of their Tier-4 student visa. 
• As a result, the Home Office plans to implement strict steps against these students. 

UK Govt Strict Measures For Students 

• For those students who break the rule of tier-2 and tier-4, the Home office starts working with some UK universities to make a list of these individuals. This list is used by some major authorities to take the proper actions. 
• If somebody is involved in such actions, they could have serious and long-lasting consequences. They may face a ban of up to five years, preventing them from returning to the UK. 
• Also, they may be asked to leave the country permanently. It should be noted that even if some individuals are granted indefinite leave to remain in the United Kingdom, it is not guaranteed.

Common Problem Converting Visa To Tier-2

• Before the Home Office takes steps against students who don’t complete their tier-4 student visa and convert them to tier-2, it is necessary to know about a Tier-4 student visa. 
• This visa is used for those students from outside the UK and non-EEA students who want to study for a full-time degree in a UK university or other eligible educational institute. 

To apply for a Tier-4 visa, students must complete the below requirements.

• Fulfill the financial requirements to pay tuition fees, living expenses, and other expenses while in the UK.
• Have proof of English language proficiency
• Have been offered admission into a UK higher academic institution
• Commitment to the visa’s rules and requirements
• Keeping with the visa maintenance needs.
• The main purpose of this visa is to make sure that the students come to the UK with their primary goal of seeking their education and that they have the financial resources to support themselves during their education. However, some people have misused this visa to access employment opportunities in the UK.
• The Tier-2 visa is a work permit that allows people to work in the United Kingdom for up to five years. Several conditions must be completed to qualify for this visa, including receiving a job offer from a UK employer and completing specific talent and pay conditions. Unfortunately, some students are choosing to stop their studies by pursuing a Tier-2 visa and ignoring the requirements of their Tier-4 visa. This condition shows various problems and implications.
• Firstly, it goes against the main objective of the Tier-4 visa, which is to ensure that individuals come to the UK to pursue education. 
• Secondly, it allows these individuals to enter the UK job market without following the right procedures. It creates an unfair competitive environment for UK residents and people who follow the proper methods to obtain a Tier-2 visa.