Hurmat, you got it right; there is so much scope for atomic physicists in the United Kingdom. You can be a research scientist, nuclear expert, or health physicist. You must not wait anymore for the post-study work visa application, as the eligibility criteria are straightforward, letting you do your dream job.
Here are some of the requirements you must meet to kick-start the procedure. Remember, you must begin before your student visa expires. By the end, you will get permission to live in the United Kingdom for 2 years (3 years for PhD) as a worker.
1. Valid Degree from a Prestigious Institution: The first criterion for applying for a PSW visa is to have a bachelor’s level or higher degree from a licensed institution in the UK.
2. Study Duration: Typically, you must live in the UK for a minimum of 12 months or longer (24 months for PhD) to become eligible for obtaining a post-study work visa.
3. Immigration Status: During your post-study work visa procedures, you must live in the UK with an active student visa. Your immigration status must be clear and transparent, and you must have a Tier 4 or Student Route visa.
4. Application Timing: As I wrote, you must begin applying for the post-study work visa before your student visa expires. This helps smooth the process, which would otherwise take time and require evidence.
5. English Level: As a UK student or worker to be, you must be proficient in English. While the visa application process does not require you to pass any test, you must meet simple English efficiency requirements.
6. Maintenance Funds: The United Kingdom does not require you to show your maintenance funds when applying for a post-study work visa.
7. Criminal Record: There are chances that this condition might be part of the student visa, and a post-study work visa is no exception. To begin with, fulfilling the visa conditions, you must not be involved in any criminal activity.
8. Biometric Requirement: you must fulfill your biometric process, such as fingerprints, as part of the visa permit application.
I want to say Good Luck with starting a new chapter of life and leaving your student image. If you have a query regarding this, feel free to ask me.
