There is news for those who want to fly UK for their higher studies. The process of getting the new student visa would be simpler. As per the announcement Tier 4 of the Points-based system, is likely to make the visa process simpler for applicants and prevent maltreatment of the immigration system. Sometimes back, the British government amended its student visa requirements and policies. From 1 October, 2009, it has been announced that for all Points-based system Tier 4 applications made outside the UK, the amount for meeting the maintenance criteria has to be held in the student’s personal or parent(s)/ legal guardian(s) bank account for a minimum period of 28 days prior to making the visa application. Earlier, students had to show the required funds in their account only for one day, the day on which they submitted their application.