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Tier 4 General Student
You can apply to the Home Office, UKBA to extend your stay in the UK if you are already in the UK with a Tier 4 Student Visa. You can also switch into the Tier 4 (General) Student visa category if you are already in the UK with a valid visa and the immigration laws allow you to switch from your current visa to the Tier 4 (General) Student Visa. Tier 4 General is a Point Based Category and points are awarded for Confirmation Of Acceptance For Studies (CAS) and Funds for Maintenance. There is also a requirement that there should not be more than 30 days gap between the expiry of student's leave to remain in the UK and the start date of his course of study. If there is more than 30 days gap between the expiry of your leave to remain as a student and the start date of your new course, you are required to leave the UK and apply for Tier 4 General Student Visa from your country of nationality by submitting an entry clearance application to the British Embassy or High Comission.