ความคิดเห็นที่ 1 Form and guide FLR(IGS) - extension of stay under the international graduates scheme (apply in the UK only) Form FLR(IGS) (version 05/2007) (90 Kb) http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk/6353/11406/flr(igs)may.pdf FLR(IGS) guidance (version 05/2007) (55 Kb) http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk/6353/11406/flr(igs)guidmay.pdf If you can afford 595 GBP for premium application or have time to post (395 GBP) it then by all means go ahead. You can also apply for IGS entry clearance (permit free employment) back in BKK, costs 14,400 Baht if I am not mistaken. With the remaining 2 months student visa, I can say that this visa is in fact no longer valid as you are not really a student since you have completed your studies and return home. Some immigration officers may allow you back into the UK but some will not. That is up to each immigration officer's decision. I can't give you an answer to this. If I were you I would apply in the UK, postpone or cancel the trip home if you have to. Or apply for a new entry clearance in BKK if the trip cannot be avoided, and to avoid any problems that may occur with the UK immgration. It is entirely up to you. All the best. จากคุณ : genf - [ 5 ก.ย. 50 16:54:04 ]

ความคิดเห็นที่ 2 ขอบคุณมากๆๆค่ะ คุณ genf จากคุณ : หนูทาเระ (หนูทาเระ) - [ 5 ก.ย. 50 23:43:02 ]

ความคิดเห็นที่ 3 K. Genf ka, thank you for your useful information as always na ka. May I ask for your opinion on IGS application ka? I understand that IGS is designed to help graduates get a job in the UK. They may apply up to 12 months once their student visa expires. Well, in my case, it is a bit complicated. I graduated in June 07 but I already got a job since Feb 07 and I am now already on my 'second' visa as a work permit holders (my contract is short-term). But as my current contract (and visa) will finish in a few months time, I am thinking that I may apply for IGS (still within 12 months since my student visa expired) so that I can use that time to keep looking for another job. The question is whether I am still qualified to apply or not considering that I have already changed my status from students to work permit holders (twice). I have read the information on the website and they didn't mention the case that if we have already got a job straight away after graduation, will be still be able to apply or not? Or they may have mentioned it but I have missed it somewhere. I probably should consult with Home Office about this but I don't want to put things in their heads just yet before I consider all options first. Thank you in advance ka. จากคุณ : Fatty - [ 7 ก.ย. 50 19:15:10 A:129.234.146.164 X:129.234.4.10 TicketID:127636 ]

ความคิดเห็นที่ 4 Hi Miss fatty; My opinion on this case is that you will have to leave the UK in order to apply for IGS visa back in Thailand,.....because the rule for IGS states clearly that the applicant has to have a valid leave to remain as a student, IGS or SEGS. No mention about other categories. http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk/lawandpolicy/immigrationrules/part5 Requirements for leave to remain as a participant in the International Graduates Scheme 135R. 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. http://www.workingintheuk.gov.uk/working_in_the_uk/en/homepage/news/archive/changing_immigration.html What happens if an application is submitted where the non-EEA national is not in the UK in one of the designated switching categories? The presumption will be that applications made from non-EEA nationals currently in the UK in any other capacity will be refused. What if there are exceptional circumstances? Switching from categories other than those stated in this leaflet will not be allowed except in exceptional circumstances. These circumstances will be assessed by caseworkers on a case by case basis. Circumstances relating to the job, employment and labour market will not be accepted as exceptional circumstances. Only circumstances relating to the individual which would make it unduly harsh for them to return to their country of residence may be considered as exceptional. More: http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk/documents/idischapter5/section13.pdf?view=Binary This means those in the United Kingdom with valid leave as: -a student (paragraphs 57 – 62) -a student nurse (paragraphs 63 –69) -To re-sit examinations (paragraphs 69A – 69F) -To write up a thesis (paragraphs 69G – 69L) An application for a person with leave in any other category to remain as a participant in the International Graduates Scheme should be refused as the requirements of paragraph 135R (ii) are not met. Note: An applicant must have valid leave at the time of making an application. Any out of time applications for leave under the International Graduates Scheme should be refused on the basis that the applicant does not have leave as a Student, Science and Engineering Graduate Scheme participant or an International Graduate Scheme participant and therefore does not meet the requirements of paragraph 135R (ii). http://www.workingintheuk.gov.uk/working_in_the_uk/en/homepage/schemes_and_programmes/internationalgraduatesscheme.html? Can I switch into the scheme without leaving the UK? Applicants may switch into the scheme whilst in the UK if they have valid leave as a student. This includes leave as a student, a student nurse, to re-sit an examination, or to write up a thesis. Alternatively you can apply to return to the UK from abroad under the scheme no later than one year after you complete your course (as shown by the date your relevant leave as a student expires). Entry clearance is mandatory for those returning to the UK under the scheme. I hope it is clear and I don't think there is any point in asking the HO about the matter. Best wishes. จากคุณ : genf - [ 8 ก.ย. 50 00:48:18 ]

ความคิดเห็นที่ 5 Thank you very much ka k.genf. I originally thought I could sneak in a bit from this cause "Alternatively you can apply to return to the UK from abroad under the scheme no later than one year after you complete your course (as shown by the date your relevant leave as a student expires)". But now I understand more ka. จากคุณ : Fatty - [ 9 ก.ย. 50 16:27:17 A:129.234.70.248 X:129.234.4.76 TicketID:127636 ]