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<p>We have been in contact with the Scottish Government concerning the Tier 4 visa
pilot. There is no pilot study currently being conducted into post-study work visas.</p><p>The
Tier 4 visa pilot is part of the Home Office’s continued efforts to ensure that the
UK maintains an excellent offer to attract the brightest and best to study at our
world-leading institutions. The pilot is deliberately narrow in scope, with the institutions
selected on the basis of their consistently low level of visa refusals. Its main aim
is to test the benefits of a differentiated approach within Tier 4, whilst ensuring
any changes do not undermine the robust application of immigration requirements.</p><p>The
pilot helps simplify the visa application process for international students looking
to study on a Masters’ course, in the UK, of 13 months or less. Whilst it will also
help to support students who wish to switch into a work route by extending the leave
period following the end of their study to up to six months, it does not make any
changes to the Tier 2 visa route and is not a return to the post-study work visa route.</p><p>The
four selected institutions were consulted regarding its implementation. Should the
pilot be successful, the Home Office will consult key stakeholders about its possible
expansion.</p>
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