Tier 4 (G) Student Visa Application Form
Tier 4 (G) Student Visa Application Form
The form and supporting documents you need to supply to the UK Border Agency when extending your visa are extremely important, this section of the website explains how to obtain the form and the types of document you need.
When applying for a TIER 4 General Student extension you must provide proof that you obtain the mandatory 40 points, these cover 10 points for finances and 30 for your Confirmation of Acceptance to Study (CAS). If you hvae any questions about your supporting documents or wish to make sure they are correct, contact our International Student Support Team.
Tier 4 (G) Application Form
The Tier 4 (G) application form can be downloaded and printed from the UKBA webpage;
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/applicationforms/pbs/tier4applicationform1.pdf
Supporting Documents Required for Visa Extension
When submitting your TIER 4 (G) form, you will need to provide the following immigration related documents:
1. Valid Confirmation of Acceptance (CAS) Number
Your CAS contains information regarding you, your course and the University of Sunderland. Your CAS lasts for six months only. For more information about CAS visit our Confirmation of Acceptance to Study section.
2. Current and previous passports (if it contains a UK visa)
3. Biometrics ID Card (if applicable)
4. Postal Order of £394, made payable to "Home Office".
Postal Orders can be purchased from the Post Office
5. Two identical UK passport size photographs
Your passport photographs must meet the criteria set by the UKBA. If you are unsure about your photographs suitability, please visit the UKBA webpage for guidance.
6. Original certificate from last place of study
The certificate must match what is written on your CAS letter from Admissions, if you are starting a new course; or what you have supplied to the Gateway when applying for a CAS number for a visa extension. This can also be found in your CAS email, under CAS INFORMATION.
These documents must be original and translated into English by an offical translator. Please ensure that the translation is certified, and that you have provided the original certificate. For the local translation service in Sunderland, click here.
7. Police registration certificate (if applicable)
Some nationalities are required to register with the police upon arriving in the UK. If your visa states you must register with the police, you must supply the original police registration certificate. More information regarding police registration can be found here.
8. Financial Documents
- If you are funding yourself:
You must supply bank or building society statements to confirm the required funds. The statements must be printed on official letterhead or stationary. You must have held this amount of money for a minimum of 28 days. The balance of your account must not fall below the required amount during the 28 day period - if this happens it is likely your application will be refused.
If you have not paid the whole course fee to the University you will need to show that you can cover the remaining balance. Please note: if you have made further payments after your CAS has been issued you must include the receipts for these payments.
When extending to complete your course with proven Established Presence* you need to show £1,600.00 for living expenses (maintenance) and any outstanding course fees.
When applying from another visa category (such as from Tier 1 PSW) or moving from a pre-sessional course to a main course of study, without established presence you must show £7,200.00 for living expenses (maintenance) and any outstanding fees.
*Established presence is when a student is or has studied or completed a course of more than six months on a Tier 4 visa, and who is now wishing to apply for a visa for a new course or an extension to complete their current course within their current leave. If a student has an established presence they are able to prove a lower amount of maintenance funds.
- If you are using your parent's financial documents:
In order to use this option, you will need to show the UKBA evidence that you are related to your parent(s)/legal guardian, such as original (and translated, if required) birth or adoption certificate. Your parent(s) or legal guardian must also supply a letter confirming their permission for the student to use this money.
The evidence of money held must be of cash funds in the bank which includes savings accounts and current accounts. Other accounts or financial instruments such as shares, bonds, overdrafts, credit cards and pension funds are not acceptable, regardless of notice period.
If your parent(s)/legal guardian's financial statement is in an overseas currency, you are expected to show the closing balance in pounds sterling. We use the official exchange rate on the OANDA website which is approved by the UKBA.
- If you are receiving official financial sponsorship or government sponsorship:
If you are being given financial sponsorship, you must provide a letter of confirmation from your official financial sponsor. The letter must be on the organisation's official letter-headed paper or stationary, and must bear the organisation's official stamp. It must show:
- your name
- official financial sponsor's name and contact details
- date of letter
- length of the sponsorship
- amount of money that the official financial sponsor is giving to you, or a statement that it will cover all of your course fees and living costs
Dependant application documents
The rules and regulations regarding Tier 4 dependant applications are subject to the date you were originally granted your visa/immigration permission, therefore we would suggest contacting our International Student Support Team or visiting the UKBA webpage on dependants.