IGS to Student to IGS?

[sakura]

Here's a questions on the IGS scheme. You can apply for IGS after having successfully finished a higher education qualification. So would it be possible to do the following (as an example);

Study for a Bachelor's;
Go on to IGS for the two years;
Go back on to a student visa and study for a Master's;
Apply for IGS based on this new qualification - another 2 years.
etc etc?

I haven't seen anything as yet that states one can only be on IGS once in a lifetime (like with a WHM visa). So would it be possible to apply for IGS everytime one completes another qualifying degree?

Can anyone provide a link if possible?

[gordon]

See the IDIs for IGS/SEGS (ch5, sn13), which expressly nix the scenario you've laid out.

7. PREVIOUS PERIODS OF LEAVE
Below is guidance on the previous periods of leave (refer to paragraph 135O (v) and 135R (iii) of HC 395).
The maximum period of leave that can be granted under the International Graduates Scheme is 12 months.
All periods of leave granted as a Science and Engineering Graduate Scheme participant or an International Graduates Scheme participant must be amalgamated when considering how much leave an applicant qualifies for.
This means that an applicant can be granted 12 months of leave as an International Graduates Scheme participant and subsequently a fresh period of leave as a student. However, even if they meet all the other requirements of the International Graduates Scheme they will not be eligible for any further leave under the International Graduates Scheme because they have already been granted the maximum possible leave in this category.

[ci07jjs]

igs can be given only once as far i know...

[sakura]

Thanks guys!! Much appreciated.