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发表于 2007-4-14 14:09
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What if I finished my course before 1 May 2007 and was planning to apply for the Science and Engineering Graduates Scheme?
& `' S$ X* x8 c& [+ DYou should apply on the IGS form, but your application will be considered under the conditions of the Science and Engineering Graduates Scheme (SEGS) as it existed on 30 April 2007.
% Q- f6 `1 D" r8 H! zTo be granted leave under the scheme, if you completed your degree before 1 May 2007, applicants must (amongst other things):
; R. d; u- `9 S• have successfully completed a relevant course at a recognised or listed UK institution of Higher or Further Education. A relevant course is: : h G2 u( D7 g
• a degree course (with second class honours (2.2) or higher), Master’s or PhD on the relevant list of physical science, mathematics and engineering courses approved by the Department for Education and Skills (DfES) for the purposes of this scheme. And must
6 A3 x5 g$ P! u; |• Have completed their course in the last 12 months (as shown by the date of expiry of leave as a Student to complete this course)
+ ~% s. G4 A3 [5 @• intend to work during the period of leave granted under the scheme
8 [, m& J g, g• be able to maintain and accommodate themselves and any dependants without recourse to public funds; : n5 K, x1 p* f7 S6 m
• intend to leave the UK at the end of their stay (unless granted leave as a work permit holder, highly skilled migrant, business person or innovator). " d! G* _6 X" a5 p! X' I4 k
) J) _9 c. z! B) M- g& F. NHow do I know if my course is eligible under SEGS?
8 S) s! k$ {) E$ _. w F2 H1 q! [The list of courses approved by the Department for Education and Skills (DfES) is available below.
9 u& A" J) f9 K" J+ X5 R) S) mThe List of courses for those receiving their results from 1 May 2005 to 30 April 2007 (98 kb)
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$ E# p7 I/ S; l* p! RHow do I find out my course’s JACS code?
. E" @( |! u0 C8 U, d$ aYour personal tutor or another member of your university's staff will be able to provide you with your course's JACS code.
: E w5 b8 |+ Z5 W' J- gI commenced a Master’s or PhD, in a subject not on the DfES list, after 1 May 2006. I completed it before 1 May 2007. Can I still qualify for leave under IGS?
/ `* H; |5 _$ r) u' GYes, applicants who have completed a Master’s or PhD, regardless of the subject, commenced after 1 May 2006 and completed before 1 May 2007, can qualify for leave under IGS (provided they also meet the other requirements in the rules). 2 P' \, Q- K3 j* `6 T) U
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What if my studies have been sponsored (for example by a government or international scholarship agency?
1 l: d) k/ J \5 D5 DApplicants who have been sponsored by a government or international scholarship agency will need to obtain written permission from their sponsor before applying for IGS. / O `) ]+ P. j
. ~/ s4 B2 [. h8 m2 e) O0 cCan I switch into the scheme without leaving the UK? 5 Y( u) i5 i) f) `
Applicants may switch into the scheme whilst in the UK if they have valid leave as a student. This includes leave as a student, a student nurse, to re-sit an examination, or to write up a thesis.
, G5 {2 b4 ~/ X$ ~! |) ^Alternatively you can apply to return to the UK from abroad under the scheme no later than one year after you complete your course (as shown by the date your relevant leave as a student expires). Entry clearance is mandatory for those returning to the UK under the scheme.
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% L: n6 y; V. c; O2 M9 GWhat type of work can I do? - t: I; o) o( S3 [* g
There are no restrictions on the type of work you can do as an IGS participant.
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How long can I stay in the UK under the scheme?
" W) y, S( z5 A5 vYou can be granted a maximum of 12 months of leave as an IGS participant.
. p( }* P c9 ^. C& d% gIf you spend time outside the United Kingdom during that period you will not be eligible for any further grant of leave to make up this time.
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Can I switch into other employment categories?
0 d2 w$ o1 a# W( HYes. IGS participants are eligible to switch whilst in the UK into employment and self-employment categories (work permit employment, Highly Skilled Migrant Programme, business persons or Innovators), providing they meet the requirements of the category. 6 v' w$ g9 t7 p, d% W8 g
5 b6 b9 F& T/ C; D0 VCan my dependants also stay in the UK? : u! g0 l8 o+ E8 i
Spouses, unmarried partners, civil partners and children who are already in the UK as the dependants of students are eligible to switch in line with the IGS applicant.
6 Z5 h6 p# @/ q& }& f7 @; W* AIf dependants are applying from abroad, then entry clearance is mandatory. : F: H R T- X. s |: O- R
+ x L7 k8 R! ~: p% nHow can I apply for the scheme?
6 [/ t {2 n$ oYou will need to complete an application form. To apply for the scheme while you are in the UK with leave as a student, you should get form FLR(IGS). The address to send your completed application form to and details of the required fee are on the application form, along with details of the documentation you need to submit to demonstrate that you meet the relevant criteria. # w* U3 k6 X& P3 ]
This will be available from the "all forms" section of this website when the scheme launches on 1 May 2007. 2 i* |" C4 |$ J' H8 T) j
If you want to apply while you are abroad to return to the UK under the scheme, you will need to apply for an entry clearance. For information about entry clearance for the United Kingdom, contact "UKvisas".
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I studied in the UK, but I'm not eligible for IGS. Can I still stay on and work here after I complete my studies?
) t- R6 W' L. g% T8 J; J K9 y r If you want to remain in the UK after your studies to work then you will need to switch into a different category of leave.
. T' j% f. n$ H8 @5 |The Immigration Rules enable those students who have got a degree-level qualification or above from a relevant UK institution to switch into leave as a work permit holder, highly skilled migrant, business person or innovator. 6 }& Q* k& d2 j
Applicants have to meet the normal requirements of the scheme they are switching into. As for IGS, applicants who have been sponsored by a government or international scholarship agency will need to obtain written permission from their sponsor to switch.
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! p$ B: ?' i( y0 `# {Further information on the schemes you can switch into is available elsewhere on this website. ! h6 E4 N* q" B* x* G' ?" ]- i
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Where can I find out more about IGS?
! s6 y1 r: o! `/ G3 n, B1 ]The Immigration Directorates Instructions (IDIs) on IGS will be available when the scheme launches in May. |
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发表于 2007-5-8 02:03
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