UK-VISA 2 LST

UK-VISA 2 LST
Johnson said: "The points-based system was introduced to
provide a rigorous system to manage legitimate access to the
UK to work and study, with the ability to respond to changing
circumstances.

"We want foreign students to come here to study, not to
work illegally, and today we have set out necessary steps
which will maintain the robustness of the system we introduced
last year. I make no apologies for that."
In addition, the new measures will include: a ban on
foreign students studying below degree level if the course
includes a work placement -- unless that course is being
provided by a university, college or training provider which
has the status of 'highly trusted sponsor'.
There will also be a requirement for students to
demonstrate their English language ability by passing an
approved secure test -- this will apply to all students
studying below (foundation) degree level, including those
coming to study English language; and Johnson said the changes
are part of a radical overhaul of the student system which
began last year.
Since March 2009, the government has required all foreign
students to be sponsored by a college licensed by the UK
Border Agency, and to demonstrate that they can support
themselves once they get here before being granted a visa. PTI
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