Tier 1 Post Study Work Dependant

Dependants of students are able to be in the UK as a PSW dependant. It is possible to switch into this category from within the UK. If the dependant is in the UK under the ‘student dependant’ category they can switch into the ‘PSW dependant’ route from within the UK.

Alternatively it is possible for dependants to apply under this category from their home country. Each dependant must submit a separate form. Leave is granted to reflect the same length of time as the main applicant.

For full details on how to apply from home countries please visit the UK Visas website www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en

When can dependants apply for leave under this category?

Dependant can apply at the same time as the main applicant or separately to them.

Which form should my dependant complete?

If a dependant is in the UK the form they will need to complete is called ‘PBS Dependant’ . It is available to be printed from the UK Border Agency website,

www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/applicationforms/pbs/dependants

Applicants are also required to read the policy guidance, which is available via the above link, before making an application. If there is more than 1 dependant then each dependant will need to complete a separate copy of this form.

What is the fee for each dependant application?

For applications in the UK:

£297 if submitted at the same time as the main applicant, by post
£459 if submitted at the same time as the main applicant, in person
£550 if applying separately to the main applicant, by post
£850 if applying separately to the main applicant, in person

For applications made in home countries the fee is £315 (payable in local currency)

How much maintenance/funds must be shown?

£533 per dependant - if the main PSW applicant has been in the UK for 12 months or more and the dependant is in the UK.
£1600 per dependant - if the main PSW applicant has been in the UK for less than 12 months.
£1600 per dependant - if the main PSW applicant is in the home country.

The amount must have been available in the bank account consistently for 90 days prior to the application being made.

What documents are required?

Documents required include the following:

Bank statements covering 90 days prior to submitting the application (account must be in the name of the main PSW applicant or the dependant. For child dependants the account should be in the name of at least one parent)
Passport (current and any old passports used to travel to the UK)
2 passport size photos
Police registration certificate (if applicable)
Marriage certificate (if dependant is husband or wife)
Birth certificate (if dependant is child)

It may be necessary to provide other documents. This will become clearer as the form is completed.

Child dependants above the age of 16

If the child dependant is above the age of 16 they will need to meet further requirements. For more information on this please read the PBS Policy Guidance.

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Tier 1 Post Study Work Dependant