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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules

10 September 2020 · Home Office

Proposed by Kevin Foster Con Torbay

Immigration

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At a glance

Key points

  • The UK's immigration rules are being amended to introduce new Student and Child Student routes.
  • These routes will replace the existing Tier 4 (General) and Tier 4 (Child) routes.
  • The changes are part of a new points-based immigration system applicable to all individuals studying in the UK.

Issue summary

The statement addresses changes to the UK's immigration rules, specifically introducing new Student and Child Student routes to replace the existing Tier 4 (General) and Tier 4 (Child) routes.

Action requested

The Home Office is implementing these changes as part of a new points-based immigration system that applies equally to all individuals coming to the UK for study purposes. The transitional arrangements for EEA nationals are also detailed, along with updated rules on English language proficiency and financial requirements.

Key facts

  • Changes introduce Student and Child Student routes replacing Tier 4 (General) and Tier 4 (Child).
  • New Rules on English Language and Finance apply to the new Student and Child Student routes.
  • EEA nationals are subject to transitional arrangements until 31 December.
  • The list of countries with reduced documentary evidence includes all EEA countries plus Switzerland.
  • Appendix ATAS replaces Appendix 15 setting out requirements for ATAS certificates.
  • Tier 4 applications close after 0859 on 5 October 2020.
  • New Student and Child Student rules apply to all applications made at or after 0900 on 5 October.
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