IGS for 2 years Now? also PGD of NCC for IGS?

[pakstar]

Q1: According to recent changes IGS will be given for 2 years instead of 1?

Q2: Post Graducate Diploma from NCC is acceptable of IGS?

Q3: Can International student study NCC online PGD for IGS or international student must study in fee paying institute?

many thanks in advance.

[RAJ2007]

Who told you that IGS will be for 2 yrs?

[Wanderer]

Who told you that IGS will be for 2 yrs?

After March 2008 I think it comes under Tier 1 and will be for two years. I lost the link tho - I have it home I think...

You must have studied at a UK recognised establishment and have a degree as a result. It's not clear to me if online courses are covered but you do have be in UK since the guidance notes called the IGS an 'extension of stay'. All IMHO....

[RAJ2007]

Wanderer,

Please let me know the link once you get it.

[neilroy]

http://www.shef.ac.uk/union/advice/inte ... -press.php

[RAJ2007]

I have looked at the following link
http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/siteco ... s/pbsdocs/

I have got few question on behalf of my friend.

In brief, My friend Mr A is on dependent visa and his wife Mrs A is on student visa. They are living in this country continuously for about 8.5 yrs.

The questions are:
1. Mr A is willing to apply for IGS (new Tier 1) which allows dependent to switch into IGS.
Could he switch in-country?
If not, if he goes to back and apply for IGS before his current visa expires, then will the 10yr clock stop?

2. Mr A has recently completed AAT (Association of Accounting Technician) qualification which is NVQ level4 in Accountancy. Now, will this qualification be considered as equivalent to Bachelor's level? Does he need to get it certified by NARIC?

Please help.