Tier 1 - Post Study Work Subcategory

This sub-category provides a transitional route enabling high-calibre graduates from eligible UK institutions – in whatever subject - to transfer into Work Permits (Tier 2) and other Highly Skilled categories. It subsumes the International Graduates’ Scheme and the Fresh Talent Working in Scotland Scheme. 

They must gain 75 points in the following way:

-          20 points if they successfully obtained either:

• a UK recognised degree at bachelor’s level or
• a UK recognised degree at postgraduate level or
• a UK postgraduate certificate or diploma or
• an HND from a Scottish institution

-          20 points if a UK institution is:

• a UK recognised or listed body or
• on the Tier 4 sponsors register

-          20 points if the qualification was obtained whilst in the UK with:

• student (Tier 4) leave or
• as a dependant of someone with valid leave in an immigration category permitting the bringing in of dependants.

-          15 points if the application is made within 12 months of obtaining the eligible qualification.

Migrants in this subcategory are deemed to meet the English language requirement.

It will not be possible to extend leave to remain in this category.