How do I sponsor a migrant?
Sponsoring students
This section explains how to sponsor migrants who want to study in the UK under Tier 4 of the points-based system.
The pages on sponsoring general and child students include information about pre-sessional courses, the confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS) and maintenance requirements, among other topics.
In this section:
- Sponsoring general students
- Sponsoring child students
- How long can a student stay in the UK?
- Can a student do paid work and other studies?
- What if the student wants to switch to a new sponsor?
- What if the student needs to re-sit an exam or repeat a module of study?
- Other changes during the period of sponsorship - becoming a students' union sabbatical officer or changing to a new course
All sponsors have a number of duties that they must fulfil. These include keeping records and telling us about any changes.
Sponsoring migrant workers aged under 18
Under Section 55 of the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009, the UK Border Agency must have regard to the need to safeguard children and to promote their welfare.
Sponsors must ensure that all children under the age of 18 studying in the UK have suitable care arrangements in place for their travel, their reception on arrival in the UK and their living arrangements while in the UK.
Policy & Law
Related documents
- Sponsor preparation document for phase 4 of Tier 4PDF 265KB opens in a new window