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International Graduates Scheme
Statement of changes in immigration rules - Cm 7075
Presented to Parliament by the Secretary of State for the Home Department by Command of Her Majesty April 2007. This document is accompanied by an Explanatory Memorandum. These changes shall take effect on 1 May 2007
Requirements for leave to enter as a participant in the International Graduates Scheme
The requirements to be met by a person seeking leave to enter as a participant in the International Graduates Scheme are that he:
(i) Has successfully completed and obtained either:
(a) A recognised UK degree (with second class honours or above) in a subject approved by the Department for Education and Skills for the purposes of the Science and Engineering Graduates scheme, completed before 1 May 2007; or
(b) A recognised UK degree, Master's degree, or PhD in any subject completed on or after 1 May 2007;or
(c) A postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma in any subject completed on or after 1 May2007;
at a UK education institution which is a recognised or listed body.
(ii) Intends to seek and take work during the period for which leave is granted in this capacity;
(iii) Can maintain and accommodate himself and any dependants without recourse to public funds;
(iv) Completed his degree, Master's degree, PhD or postgraduate certificate or diploma, in the last 12 months;
(v) If he has previously spent time in the UK as a participant in the Science and Engineering Graduates Scheme or International Graduates Scheme, is not seeking leave to enter to a date beyond 12 months from the date he was first given leave to enter or remain under the Science and Engineering Graduates Scheme or the International Graduates Scheme;
(vi) Intends to leave the United Kingdom if, on expiry of his leave under this scheme, he has not been granted leave to remain in the United Kingdom in accordance with paragraphs 57–62, 128–135H or200–210H of these Rules;
(vii) Has the written consent of his official sponsor to enter or remain in the United Kingdom under the Science and Engineering Graduates Scheme or International Graduates Scheme if his approved studies, or any studies he has subsequently undertaken, were sponsored by a government or international scholarship agency; and
(viii) Holds a valid entry clearance for entry in this capacity except where he is a British National (Overseas),a British overseas territories citizen, a British Overseas citizen, a British protected person or a person who under the British Nationality Act 1981 is a British subject.

Leave to enter as a participant in the International Graduates Scheme
135P. A person seeking leave to enter the United Kingdom as a participant in the International Graduates Scheme may be admitted for a period not exceeding 12 months provided he is able to produce to the Immigration Officer, on arrival, a valid United Kingdom entry clearance for entry in this capacity.

Refusal of leave to enter as a participant in the International Graduates Scheme
135Q. Leave to enter as a participant in the International Graduates Scheme is to be refused if the Immigration Officer is not satisfied that each of the requirements of paragraph 135O is met.


Requirements for leave to remain as a participant in the International Graduates Scheme135R. The requirements to be met by a person seeking leave to remain as a participant in the International Graduates Scheme are that he:
(i) Meets the requirements of paragraph 135O(i) to (vii); and
(ii) Has leave to enter or remain as a student or as a participant in the Science and Engineering Graduates Scheme or International Graduates Scheme in accordance with paragraphs 57–69L or 135O–135T of these Rules;
(iii) Would not, as a result of an extension of stay, remain in the United Kingdom as a participant in the International Graduates Scheme to a date beyond 12 months from the date on which he was first given leave to enter or remain in this capacity or under the Science and Engineering Graduates Scheme.

Leave to remain as a participant in the International Graduates Scheme
135S. Leave to remain as a participant in the International Graduates Scheme may be granted if the Secretary of State is satisfied that the applicant meets each of the requirements of paragraph 135R.

Refusal of leave to remain as a participant in the International Graduates Scheme
135T. Leave to remain as a participant in the International Graduates Scheme is to be refused if the Secretary of State is not satisfied that each of the requirements of paragraph 135R is met.

2. In paragraphs 131C, 131C(i), 135DE, 135DE(i), 143A(viii), 143D(ii)(b), 143D(iii)(b), 206C, 206C(i), 210DE and 210DE(i), after the words "Science and Engineering Graduates scheme", insert "or International Graduates Scheme".


Requirement for leave to enter the United Kingdom as a Fresh Talent: Working in Scotland scheme participant
1. For paragraph 143A(i) substitute:
"(i) has been awarded:
(a) A HND, by a Scottish publicly funded institution of further or higher education, or a Scottish bona fide private education institution; or
(b) A recognised UK undergraduate degree, Master's degree or PhD or postgraduate certificate or diploma, by a Scottish education institution which is a recognised or listed body; and"
2. In paragraphs 143A(ii) and 143A(v) for the words "or PhD" substitute – "PhD or postgraduate certificate or diploma".
Posted by Susan Mzee – Reading
This article has been obtained from Border and Immigration Agency (Home Office Website)

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