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Message: <blockquote data-quote="lkdood" data-source="post: 9752345" data-attributes="member: 92282">Main Changes from April 21 2011English language requirements for Tier 4 (General) students: - B rated sponsors will not be able to assign CAS to new students (only to those seeking to complete a course)- a B1 Secure English Language Test (SELT) requirement for all courses at NQF 3-5 / QCF 3-5 / SCQF 6-8 (ending the current SELT exemptions on pre-sessionals /pathway /foundation degree courses); - a B2 SELT requirement for courses at NQF 6 /QCF 6 / SQCF 9 and above, with an exception for higher education institutions who can make their own assessment;- A student may be refused a visa or entry to the UK if he cannot speak English without assistance.Main Changes from July 2011Sponsors will have to vouch for academic progression for students changing course, where the new course is not a step up the NQF/ QCF / SCQF scale.Students will have to declare at the visa application stage that they hold and will continue to hold the required maintenance funds to support themselves and pay for their course.No work for students at private colleges.Dependents only allowed for post graduate students.Main changes from April 2012End of the PSW (post study worker) 2 year visa Maximum time of five years on Tier 4 studying at degree level and above, with exceptions for some courses and PhD studentsMaximum time of 3 years for below degree level.</blockquote>

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