The Tier 1 Post Study Work scheme is opened and to attract students who have completed their course in the United Kingdom and must meet the requirements set out. The category allows you to look for work without having an employer to sponsor. The category allows you move into the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme.

You can apply under the category if you are in the United Kingdom:

•  in the United Kingdom with permission to stay under the Science and Engineering Graduates Scheme (SEGS), International Graduates Scheme (IGS) or Fresh Talent: Working in Scotland Scheme (FT:WISS); or 
•  in the United Kingdom as a student, which includes students, student nurses, students resitting examinations, and students writing up a thesis, and want to switch into the post-study worker category.