Studying In The UK
In February 2008 the UK introduced a strict new Points Based System of managed migration.
The UK Borders Agency (UKBA) requires non-EEA students wishing to study in the UK
to obtain sufficient ‘points' to obtain Entry Clearance. Most students will now
require an accredited UK educational institution to sponsor them to come to study
in the UK which must issue them with a certificate called a ‘Confirmation of Acceptance
of Studies'.
Students must make sure before applying to an educational
institution that it is accredited and has a licence as a sponsor, because the visa
will automatically be refused if the sponsoring institution is not registered and
accredited. Talk Visa Limited is able to advise which educational
institutions meet the new immigration rules.
There are two types of category for studying, either a ‘student' or ‘student visitor'
(if you are undertaking a short course of study up to six months' duration within
the period of your permission to stay). There are different requirements and rules
for each of these categories.
Either way, before you come to the UK as a student, you will need to have been accepted
onto a course of study by an organisation that is on the register of education and
training providers.
Talk Visa Limited are specialist in advising on applications for
entry clearance as a student, applications to extend student leave and to switch
into student status.
We are also specialists in representing those whose applications for entry or leave
extension have been refused and have appeal rights to the Asylum and Immigration
Tribunal and up to the High Court for reviews.
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