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Part time work option in UK for international students
Maximum of 20 hours per week of paid/unpaid work is allowed during course term for degree students
In recent years, the UK immigration rules have become very strict and stringent. This applies to even non-immigrant visas like the Student Visa. In case any international student doesn’t comply with the rules laid down by the UKBA, they risk facing deportation. Following are the restrictions on working part-time while on UK student visa (Tier 4):
- Maximum of 20 hours per week of paid/unpaid work during course term for degree students
- Maximum of 10 hours per week of paid/unpaid work during course term for language center students
- Full time work is allowed during vacations
- You can’t work full time until you have received a work permit (Tier 2)
- Self-employment is not permitted, like any freelance or consultancy work
Before taking any part-time job, work placement, internship, unpaid or volunteer work check that your tier 4 (general) visa status allows you to work in UK. Working for too many hours can make you feel tired and stressed, which will directly affect your studies. That’s why many universities and colleges recommend international students work for maximum 15 hours per week. The reasoning behind this is maintaining a study-life balance. You need to think about how a job will affect your daily life, and seek help from your tutor or international student support officer if you have any concerns.
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