英國新政府初試放寬學生簽證政策

　　有“留學生殺手”之稱的梅姨在英國脫歐后問鼎首相一職，各方對今后的英國移民政策的走向，多持悲觀態(tài)度。小編卻不以為然，梅姨原先作為內(nèi)政部大臣所頒布和引領(lǐng)執(zhí)行的一系列緊縮移民的政策，必須以保守黨在15年上臺后發(fā)布的執(zhí)政綱領(lǐng)中所承諾的降低凈移民數(shù)為基石。脫歐后，內(nèi)外交困，始料不及，留學生對于英國高等教育的重要性，相信她不能再視而不見。現(xiàn)作為執(zhí)政黨黨魁，大權(quán)在握，調(diào)整政策和立場，也情有可原，故出臺相應政策，以吸引更多國際學生赴英求學，也并非匪夷所思，當然前提是為吸引優(yōu)秀的國際學生。（英國留學申請條件？）

　　果不其然，25日最新發(fā)布的 Tier 4 學生簽證相關(guān)的政策指導文件中新設立以劍橋大學，牛津大學，巴斯大學，帝國理工4個學校為試點的學生簽證新政。該簽證政策的試運行主要目的是通過簡化國際學生研究生簽證的申請流程，延長畢業(yè)后留英時間的方法，向國際學生示好，傳遞英國對優(yōu)秀國際學生持歡迎態(tài)度的良好訊息。

　　具體政策概要

　　無論在英國境內(nèi)或境外申請以上4所大學的碩士課程，且課程周期不超過13個月(不含語言課程)，畢業(yè)后留英時間從原來的4個月延長至6個月。

　　以上學生不再要求必須提供資金或?qū)W歷證明文件，簡化簽證申請材料和流程。

　　政策原文：

　　Annex 6 Tier 4 Pilot

　　If you are applying to study a Masters course for 13 months or less (excluding the duration of any pre-sessional course) at the University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, University of Bath or Imperial College London, you are eligible to participate in the Tier 4 pilot. This includes if you are applying from both outside and inside the UK.

　　Participating in the pilot allows you to: - stay longer after the end of the course - the total length of stay you are allowed is the full length of the course plus six months after the end of the course; - submit fewer evidential documents with your application – you will not be required to submit certificates or documents showing your previous qualifications or transcript of results and documents showing you meet the maintenance requirements.

　　In all cases you must confirm on your application form that you meet the requirements and that you hold documentary evidence in the manner required. We may request these from you even where you qualify for the pilot. The Immigration Rules still apply to you, therore you must ensure you follow the rest of the guidance carully. This includes submitting an ATAS certificate and TB screening certificate where appropriate.

　　If you do choose to submit documentary evidence, despite being eligible for the pilot, we will consider that information as part of the overall assessment.

　　If you are bringing dependants with you and they apply at the same time as you, they will also not be required to submit documents showing they meet the maintenance requirements. If they don’t apply at the same time they will need to submit supporting documentation with their application.

　　If you have any concerns, speak to your University visa office in the first instance.

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　　劍橋大學官網(wǎng)相關(guān)信息：http://www.internationalstudents.cam.ac.uk/tier-4-visa-pilot

　　看到這個政策僅以4所大學試運行，不禁慨嘆英國骨子里的傲慢與偏見是對這條政策的最好詮釋。不知道，這個政策是出自哪位智囊的‘高見’。Anyway, 畢竟英國移民局已經(jīng)意識到與‘人 (Xue) 民 (Sheng) 為敵’ 只能死路一條，故斗膽預測英國政府將陸續(xù)出臺更接地氣的政策以鼓勵國際學生赴英留學。（免費咨詢澳際留學專家）