Immigration - Tier 4 Super Guide

Question 6: What is the UK Border Agency looking for?

When looking at a Tier 4 (General) visa application, both in the UK or outside the UK, the UK Border agency is looking for four key things:

  • that you have an unconditional offer at the appropriate level with an institution that is licensed by the UK Border Agency to recruit international students
  • that you are qualified to study that course
  • that you have the appropriate finances to pay for your course fees and living expenses while you are here
  • that any previous immigration history shows that you follow the immigration rules and that you have a valid passport

Next: Question 7: How do I prove that I have an offer?