Tier 1 general and schooling

Thatha · Post by **Thatha** » Fri Aug 17, 2012 3:08 pm

Dear Forum members,
Please can I also go into full time schooling as a Tier 1 general status?
thank you

Post by **Lucapooka** » Fri Aug 17, 2012 3:09 pm

There is no restriction on you taking a course of study. What do you have in mind?

Thatha · Post by **Thatha** » Fri Aug 17, 2012 3:12 pm

Just wanna progress myself while i'm on tier 1 general.

Post by **Lucapooka** » Fri Aug 17, 2012 3:14 pm

Fine, but you will be liable to international fees on higher education.

Thatha · Post by **Thatha** » Fri Aug 17, 2012 3:15 pm

ok. thank you.
On that note will i also pay council tax if i'm a full time student with tier 1 status?

Post by **Lucapooka** » Fri Aug 17, 2012 3:18 pm

Yes. And further to that, what will you be doing by way of income to qualify for an extension or ILR? Or do you intend to simply leave the UK when your Tier 1 expires?

Thatha · Post by **Thatha** » Fri Aug 17, 2012 3:20 pm

I will be self employed.
Do you mean I need to pay council tax as a full time student?

Post by **Lucapooka** » Fri Aug 17, 2012 3:24 pm

Yes, because you are not a student. You are a self-employed migrant worker.

Thatha · Post by **Thatha** » Fri Aug 17, 2012 3:28 pm

what of the situation if the school provides a letter to council to confirm that I'm a full time student.

Post by **Lucapooka** » Fri Aug 17, 2012 4:31 pm

Thatha · Post by **Thatha** » Fri Aug 17, 2012 5:32 pm

please what does your 'NO' mean?

Please explain. Thank you.

Post by **Lucapooka** » Fri Aug 17, 2012 5:40 pm

No, in this case, means that something is not possible. The council will not extend council tax discount or exemption to you based on your current circumstances.

Please feel free to make you own enquiries at the council offices in your location.

Jibo · Post by **Jibo** » Sat Aug 18, 2012 4:51 am

There is no where it is written that you get council tax exemption or discount only if you have a student visa. It just states that a full time student gets council tax discount and if you go through UKBA site council tax exemption or discount is not listed as a public funds.

Thatha · Post by **Thatha** » Sat Aug 18, 2012 9:42 am

Hi Jibo,
Please what point are you trying to make.
We need to understand you very well please.

cs95tdg · Post by **cs95tdg** » Sat Aug 18, 2012 10:16 am

I'd suggest that the OP contact his/her local council to determine whether indeed he/she is eligible for a council tax discount or exemption as what the OP is considering (i.e. becoming a full time student while on a Economic migrant visa) is not standard practice. And as such the UKBA public funds ( http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... iew=Binary ) guidelines or DirectGov Council tax ( http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/HomeAndComm ... G_10037422 ) guidelines on the website may not necessarily explicitly have the details applicable to him.

Thatha · Post by **Thatha** » Sat Aug 18, 2012 10:26 am

Thank you,
Please can you point me to the following link:

sample cover letters for make application for an extension

cs95tdg · Post by **cs95tdg** » Sat Aug 18, 2012 10:35 am

Thatha wrote:Thank you,
Please can you point me to the following link:

sample cover letters for make application for an extension

You enquired about council tax in this thread. What extension is it that you are referring to now? And what do you mean by "cover letter for an extension"?

Thatha · Post by **Thatha** » Sat Aug 18, 2012 10:51 am

I think that we are through with the council tax.
I need the sample of cover letter to be submitted to the HO for an extension of tier 1 general

Post by **Lucapooka** » Sat Aug 18, 2012 10:55 am

Well, given there is no mandatory requirement for a covering letter with the application, it follows that there is no standard template or sample. If there is something about the application and evidence that you think will not be clear, you can explain this in the additional notes on the application or in a letter. However, whatever it is that is needs an explanation will be unique to you, so a sample letter might not fit that purpose.

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Tier 1 general and schooling

Tier 1 general and schooling