Extending your student visa
Extending your student visa in the UK should be straightforward, but many discover that the process is not as simple as they think.
We receive hundreds of enquiries from students who want to extend their visas to complete their studies or start a new course. Many are refused by the Home Office for a variety of reasons.
If you are an international student on a student visa or with leave (permission to stay) to study in the UK, you can apply to extend your visa subject to meeting the immigration rules.
The UK Border Agency website advises that:
You must have last entered the UK with a valid student visa or prospective student entry clearance or visa
You must have been granted permission to enter or stay to re-sit an examination, or
as a student union sabbatical officer, as a as a work permit holder, under the Science and Engineering Graduates Scheme (now known as the International Graduates Scheme) or under the Fresh Talent: Working in Scotland Scheme or
you have valid leave (permission to stay) as a student.
If you attend a succession of short courses below degree level the maximum time you can stay in total as a student is two years. A short course is a course less than one year long or longer courses broken off before completion.
How to apply for a Student Visa Extension
In order to apply for an extension to stay in the UK to study you will need to complete an FLR(S) ‘Further Leave to Remain’ application form, which can be downloaded from the UK Border Agency website.
You must carefully study the guidance notes before completing and submitting the application form, otherwise you could be refused and lose your fee.
Why do Students get refused an extension?
In most cases, students are refused an extension of their leave to remain because they have failed to comply with the immigration rules. Common reasons include:
Working too many hours (yes, they can find out)
Not making satisfactory progress on the course (yes, they check attendance records)
Studying at a ‘non-approved’ educational establishment, which is not on the DIUS Register of Educational and Training Providers.
The first two reasons are quite clear, however, the last is less obvious. Many students arrive in the UK on a student visa for an approved college, but later find that the College or course is not what they thought it was or, as in the case of Affinity Training, the college has gone out of business. Students often feel pressured into rushing to signing up with a new provider or college and fail to check the DIUS Register.
You can search the register by visiting:
http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/providersregister/search.cfm
Transferring to another provider can be traumatic, but do not be pushed into making the wrong decision, as choosing the wrong college may result in your visa extension being refused.
Can I appeal against a refusal?
Yes, you can appeal to the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal (AIT), but you must have grounds of appeal and a valid case. If in doubt, take legal advice or see www.visaappeals.com for further information on the appeals process.
Finally, your stay in the UK on a student visa does not qualify you for permanent residency or Indefinite Leave, however, if you are legally in the UK for more than 10 years you may qualify for residence under the ‘long stay’ concession.
Reader Comments
Hi
i am pakistani and get to inform new visa policy of uk border agency for paistani community.becuase majority of western think bad for us and no douobt they have strick rule for us in first hand in the world.what u will say about my open view and i had also apply for student visa in jan 2009 study period and now a days my appeal is running process.so plz guide me for that ECO was decline my visa due to fluctuate in balance and hav’t probabilities in balance.i have received aknowledgement letter one week ago.
You can change courses, but take advice, as your visa extension is affected by a numbe of factors.
hi,
i have been allowed to complete my pending course work and dissertation by the registrar of university as i made an appeal against some irregularities with the MBA office as my course was held for about 8 months,later on my appeal was successful and i am presently commencing with my course.
I wanted to know that during those 8 months i worked for about 40 hours as there was no university, will there be any problem with that now,please help me with this.
thank you.
Hi,
I have submitted all my modules on 24th April 2009 and i am waiting for my results which will be published in June 2009. My visa expires on 31st of May 2009. In this case is it possible to apply for extension of student visa as i am waiting for my results.
I have submitted all modules on 24th april 2009 and i am waiting for my results which will be published in June 2009. My visa expires on 31 st of May 2009. in this case is it possible to apply for extention of student visa as i am waiting for my results.
Thank you
my visa is gettin expired in august 09.can u tell what are the documents i need to submit to the homeoffice for the extension, how much balance do i need to show and for how many months??
Can any help urgently on the above question asap ??
hi
i am a student , i came here in 2008 , and then i got admission in english learning school , than some one told me that this school is not authorized , no what to do . my extension in in 2011 , and i m from pakistan
cheers
hi, am indian, if i fail in my exam….and if i want to resit for an exam, will you please guide me how much balence do i need to show.
hi,
I am a Pakistani national. I got my student visa in Jan 2009.but i couldnt go to UK tht time. Now i am willing to travel in August as a student coz my course will start in September. Visa is valid till May 2010. can any1 please let me whether it is OK to travel and will i be able to get my visa extended??
Check back with the Emabssy, as a visa (which you obtained for a course starting 2009) usually has a time limit upon which you should travel.
Dear sir/madam
I am student in uk.i came here at 2006 for sandwich course(nvq 2&3 health and social care).i supose to finish 2008 at octomber but my college is closed august 2008.then i join other college deffirence course then i finish and passed this course then again i join other college which is same course tourism and hosoitality but problem is i am not sure fully liceince or not.can tell me please how can fine that college registered from home office or not.ant if not can i change college?thanks.
You are right to be concerned.
The UK Border Agency publishes a list of licensed colleges on its website:
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/documents/employersandsponsors/pointsbasedsystem/registerofsponsorseducation
I have a criminal conviction for using TV without TV license. Would this affect my application for extension as a student?
Good day sir/ madam,
Can you please tell me,how long can a student stay after his visa has expired?
Thamk you.
You should not stay beyond your visa term and risk being banned from returning to the UK.
hi. i have tried ma best to download the form for my pre hand knowledge but despite many efforts its not gonna download. so how would i know about the extension requirements. tell me howwwwwww ?
HI, I AM A STUDENT FROM AN INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE I FINISHED MY NVQ3 HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE. NOW I WANT TO TRANSFER TO ANOTHER SCHOOL AND ENROLL ANOTHER COURSE AM I ALLOWED TO DO THIS? WILL MY VISA BE AFFECTED UPON EXTENSION THIS NOVEMBER? CAN SOMEONE HELP ME PLEASE
hi i have done my PGD diploma of 120 credit hours from listed college of Greenwich in start of june now my final 60 credit hours are going to be completes (for thesis)from University which start from sep 09, but my visa expire at the end of june can i apply for extension to remain in uk
hi am student frm india i need 2 extend ma visa dis nov.cn sum body tell wot document r required 2 extend ma visa?pls tell me asap.
you need to fill out a tier 4 application for all extensions after 1st june 2009
Hi,
I have just finished my graduation. I am entitled to have 2yr PSW. But, I’ve decided to go back to my country to set up my own business and apply for PSW from there, if I still stick on the PSW stuff. My visa gonna expire with in couple of days and I don’t want to renew it. The question is, what’s buffer time to depart after the visa is expired, as I’ve not booked my travel yet but will do in a short. Just curious about the legal issues.
Thanks
sir, i am filling form of student tier 4, but i am confused in the section of maitenance and course fees. i will show those balance in yearly or full fees? please solve my query.
hi,
am a international student in uk. i came for the january period.. but i was not in a mood to study as i ahd a hard home sick. so can i continue my course onwards.. i have been registered at the school too.. pls give me a answer.. i want to continue my course…
What do the terms of your visa state? Does it mention any “buffer time”?
To all people here on a visa – you should comply with the terms of your visa (e.g. apply for an extension or leave before it EXPIRES). Otherwise you will be breaking the terms of your visa and be branded an over-stayer/illegal immigrant and you could be deported and/or banned from returning to the UK for up to 10 years.
This could also affect future applications to other countries.
http://www.immigrationmatters.co.uk
The Home Office/UK BorderAgency are not interested in whether or not you were “in a mood” to study.
The immigration rules on student visas are clear. You must show satisfactory progress and attendance, otherwise your visa could be revoked.
My advice is that you should get back to study instead of sitting around whining!
http://www.immigrationmatters.co.uk
My friend has been waiting as well for over 4 months now, he applied in Country for extension in Feb and is still waiting, biometric’s done in march, its really crazy!!
why are they taking soo long at HO, anyone?? is it caus they are too busy with back log of applications or isit caus they are doing further checks on certain cases………. its been 17weeks since the submission of application and 12.5weeks since the biometrics. and do most of people get their papers back within this time frame of 14 weeks or it can take longer than that and also has anyone got positive outcome after waiting for 14weeks or more ??
Any suggestions from seniors and members will help!!
Also if anyone else have been waiting for more than 14weeks please post here
Thanks
Shaun
Hi,
I was wondering if anone can help me?
I am a South African and received my student visa in 2006 to start studying in September 2006. When I arrived in the UK I took a tour of the uni and was very unsatisfeid. I deferred my course until Feb 07 and used the time to look for a different uni. Unsuccesfuly I started studying at the original uni in Feb 06. My visa expires in Oct 2009 but I still have a semester left, I have passed all my subjects and have good grades. Will they refuse my visa extention because I did not study for the first 6 months of my visa?? Please help.
PLS CAN U HELP ME TO KNOW IF A STUDENT HOW WAS BOOK BY THE POLICE FOR NOT HAVING A VALID TRAIN TICKET BUT HAS PAID THE FINE STAND THE RISKS OF NOT HAVING HIS VISA EXTENDED.UR INFORMATOIN WILL BE OF ASSISTANCE TO ME.
STAY BLESS
JOHN.
Hello,
I was just wondering, how long will waiting for a visa extension (student, tie4) take (normally) and how long will it be for you to receive a letter asking for you to book an appointment to submit your biometric details?
Thanks =)
hi there
my course at language college finished 22 of may and my visa will be run out 31 of july ,my course at uni in mechanical engineering will be started 28 of september ,
would i be able to get the extension inside britain or i need to go overseas for it ?
thanks for your atention
i just want to ask if you know any credited school by the home office near in manchester area. it would be a grat help for me.
thanks
See UK Border Agency Tier 4 Sponsors Register – http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/employers/points/whatisthepointsbasedsystem/sponsoringstudents/
See also:
Make sure your college is on the Tier 4 Sponsors Register before renewing your visa http://www.immigrationmatters.co.uk/make-sure-your-college-is-on-the-tier-4-sponsors-register-before-renewing-your-visa.html
http://www.immigrationmatters.co.uk/points-based-system-new-application-forms-for-students-and-for-dependants.html
http://www.immigrationmatters.co.uk/student-victims-of-bogus-college-face-removal-from-uk.html
It is normally possible to extend student visas whilst in the UK
See also:
http://www.immigrationmatters.co.uk/make-sure-your-college-is-on-the-tier-4-sponsors-register-before-renewing-your-visa.html
Hello Charles, what can someone do if their UK student visa has expired and they intend to extend their stay to complete an ongoing academic course?
You should never allow any visa to expire while you are still in the country. You could be removed and banned from returning to the UK for up to 10 years under HC321 – http://www.immigrationmatters.co.uk/hc321-immigration-rule-change-to-start-soon.html The UKBA do not generally extend visas in country once they have expired, unless there are very good reasons or special circumstances.
Thanks Charles for your response. Are you then saying it can still be possible to renew it. How about a situation where the visa expired while passport was lost or stolen. That sounds like a good reason, right? please tell me what you think about this.
hi,
can u plz tell me that whether i can apply for the visa extension from my country instead of UK. as m a full time student and i have to resit a course in april/may 2010.
waiting for ur reply
kind regards’
You can extend your student visa and stay in the UK or apply for a visa from abroad if you are already home.
Hello Charles..I’ve been apply my student visa application for the NVQ last march 2009,before the tier4 impose..But until now there is no schedule for appointment for visa processing agent..I went to visa processing agent to ask what is the best thing to do because up to now there is no schedule for the NVQ?They told me to apply again under the tier4…If I apply under the tier4 what will happen for my recent application about the NVQ?can this affect my application for the tier4?or can I apply under the tier4 at the same time I applied the NVQ?Please kindly give me some advice for this matter..
i have a students visa for a nursing programe but i failed my exams.i need to extend my visa in nov,i have admission for a master already,will my visa be extended?
You should be able to extend a student visa whilst in country, but see ‘Make sure your college is on the Tier 4 Sponsors Register before renewing your visa‘ – http://www.immigrationmatters.co.uk/make-sure-your-college-is-on-the-tier-4-sponsors-register-before-renewing-your-visa.html
http://www.recruitnurse.com
hi, have a very complicated case,i started my course in jan 2007(mba) i also started doin a parallel course in IT in july 2007 which got over in july 2008 so since i had got a degree in IT i applied for psw on it in oct 2008 my student visa expired on nov 2008.i was rejected psw on the grounds that my college closed down and my passport returned on 31st jan2009 with a right to appeal.(i have read the rules of the HO which clearly states taht “if a college is closed by HO and any application recieved from that college after that date will be refused”but i got a degree in july2008 when it was valid i applied for psw in october2008 it was valid then as well.if they had refused and sent my application in december2008 i could have applied for student visa through my mba college under late application.i talked to my lawyers who are on the HO panel of immigration lawyers who said either appeal or go for extension of student visa as i am still studying full time for mba for and gave me a supporting letter explaining the case.so I appied for the extension and gave biomatric on 2nd april 2009,it will be 14 weeks on 10th july and i still havent recieved pp back.any advice.
I got my visa extended last year but shortly afterwards I got ill and I couldn’t attend my classes. Although I informed my school, they didn’t get the license this year so, I need to find another one. I have all the doctors letters (NHS) I might need, is it possible to apply for another course even without finishing the current one?
*****Complicated Case*****
Hi there,
I entered in uk thorugh an eduacation agency on september 2008 and was enrolled in a college for CAT(certified accounting technician)…the college was crap…n i lost all my intrest in it…i never wanted to waste my money so i did not sit for any exam..on december 2008 i went back to my country for christmas holidays…when i got back on january 2008…i was asked some questions regarding my course by uk border agency…and i couldnot anshwer them because i did not studies at all..though i attended all the classes…after some days i noticed the border agency shortened my visa…because my visa is suppose to expire on october 2009…but on the opposite page i saw a stamp… ***leave to enter until 07 march 2009***
Secondly now i have got a visa letter from this university for undergraduate course..and i want to extend my visa…
please please please…tell me my visa has expired??
if it iss now what..is it possible to extend my visa…???
Hello,
I am a New Zealander. I am on student visa. I am eligible for a post-study visa. Can I apply for a student visa extention to obtain this? Or is this a seperate process.
Look forward to hearing from you.
Best,
Matt
please i lov u to help am a student in uk i want to know if i cant get married to my faince which is a british citizen and my visa is valid and am atending my class noemally
i just got my visa for study in the uk july 2009 to study in a college in d uk but the school as resume bf i got my visa bc i have a delay in processing my visa and now can i have to wait till sep to join the sep section tell me wat to do pls can i come and stay in the uk bf sep or i have to wait in my home pls i want to know plese thanks
i appy for a student visa under tie 4 i have paid 2000pounds deposit for the school and the school is a register sponsor and they have sent be my visa letter and now have applyed for my visa and in my account i have the ballance of my course fess 2000pounds bc the total one year course fees is 4000pounds and my maintance is 5.400pounds bc my school is outer london now in my account i have 7,400pounds and have held the money in my personall account bf i apply i collected the statement and d money still reamin in my account till now and i have all my document summited and all my document are original i did not have any false documation wit my document sumited all wat i sumit is correct wit my valid passport wit my resident here in cyprus bc am applying from cyprus but my nationality is nigeria i study in cyprus but wanted to further in d uk please i will lov to know if the visa will be granted wit all wat i have sumited to the embassy thanks and be bless
plese i will lov u to tell me now under the tie 4 if i have my document origianl not false document and my money for the first year fees and matanance for one year do u think i will get my visa to study in d uk bc many of my friend told me i will have all document complate da will still refuse me that i should not waste my time in applying bc they will refuse me for a visa to study in d uk but i told dam that i will seek for advise first pls i want to know if i have all document needed correctly and d money needed do u think i will not be refused pls let me know thaks
Hi, I recently completed my HND and have applied for a final year in university but still waiting for the response. Its time for me to extend my visa as it expires in end of july 2009. What happens if i didnt receive offer letter from uni in time or get it after my visa expires. Is it possible to extend my visa even after my visa is expired as i get late offer letter from university? Or i will have to find out something else? plz help me.
Hello,
I have been a student in University of Greenwich for the past 3 years just few months back my visa expired & i was rejected bcuz i had exceeded my course stay which was for 3yrs & i could not provide a sponsorship letter,I applied for an appeal but was again rejected.The reason I could not finish my course on time was because I had some serious family problems & went into severe depression due to which I didn’t sit for my 2nd year exams.I just have a year left & i graduate in May 2010.Am desperate to finish my course & go back home.Please is there anyway I can continue for just this one year ??Please would be most grateful if anyone would suggest anything.Thank you.
Hello. I will turn 25 in October and I will have to renew my passport the same month.On the other hand my student visa gets expired in October as well. The question is- can I apply for visa extention without passport and what are the options you can offer?
Hello,
I have been a student in lagos stata senior model college meiran for the past 3 years and i wish to study at unvisersity of portland in sept. 2009.Am desperate to finish my course & gowork there.Please is there anyway I can continue for just this one
hi Charles, i have applied for student visa extension in July,09 but bcoz of my family circumstances back home in India, i have to go back anyhow. My visa has finished but my documents are with homeoffice will it be ok if i withdraw my case for visa extension? will i be consider as overstayed in this country, if i withdraw my case for visa extension? pls reply back as soon as possible. thanks
hi , i send my document to extend my student visa, i got my passport after 3 months with refusal, the ground of basis was that i didnt have enough money, they needed 1600 i had only 1355, they have given me the chance to appeal, now what do i need to do, do i need to hire a solicitor, if i do , how much is it going to cost, me. thank you please help needed as soon as possible
If you submitted your aqpplication before the visa expired you will not have overstayed. The same applies if you withdraw your papers and leave the country.
You should take advice from an OISC Level 3 registered immigration adviser who has experience in handling appeals. They will quote you their fees in advance.
Check the PISC website or check the IAS site.
Hello! I am on a student visa that expired on the 31st of July. Unfortunately I had misplaced my passport but found it eventually. I have maintained my student status throughout and my attendance is above par. How do I go about extending my visa now that my visa has expired. I had heard through sources that students can still extend their visa within 28days of their visa expiration. Is this information valid? Please advice!
I would like to inquire about the minimum amount that students in London should have in their account before extending their student visa.
I am fulltime student.My visa will be expired 13th december.could you tell me when i need to submit my documents and how much money i have to show in my account?
Hi,
Can u tel me what are the rules and regulations for applying to extend my student visa
Thanks
hello, i want to about extending my visa, i had done BHMS in india, i have uk naric camparibal certificate that lead to my bhacholar degerr , and i am study here in NVQ LEVEL 4 IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE SO I HAVE 18TH MONH VISA, NOW WT I HAVE TO DO FOR EXTENDING VISA,OR FOR HSMP VISA I CAN APPLY DIRETLY FOR HAMP VISA
THANKS
Hello,
Please, I applied for MBA & ACCA programmes which commenced in February 2008. I’m through with the MBA but still awaiting the final result, with which I plan to apply for a post study visa, however, my visa expires by October 31st 2009, and I’m not sure if I will have my certificate by then to apply for the post-study visa. Also, I have to re-sit my last ACCA paper in December 2009, as a result of which I have to go back to the UK by mid-September since I’m in my home country as at now. Do you foresee any problems for me at the port of entry? Also, do you advise me to apply for extension of student visa immediately, or I should wait and hope to apply for the post-study visa when my MBA certificate is ready? Thanks.
hi
I have just finished my masters course and have secured a PhD position in same university. My present visa expires in jan 2010 and my new course starts on 1 oct 2009.
this will be a fully funded phd.
I wanna know the ideal time to fill in extension application. Should i file the application before my new course or is it fine if i do it around december after obtaining scholarship money.
I come from Hong Kong with BNO passport and study in University of Manchester, my visa will expire in Oct, can I apply to extend my visa in UK
Much thanks for your advise and help
I been a student in the uk ,in northern ireland. this course that i took take 2 years to complete, the problem for me is, the first year of my study i was no succesfull and as a result i have to retake the course again this year which means i need a year more extention to my visa to study again ,
i was not succesfull because it was my first time live in a house all by y own and lonely (not in uni accomdation) ,so i got a bit down , depressed and not happy and paniced ,but now i m fine, i got a volountary job and playin some sports also,
i already spoke with my university and they said it is ok and i can start again and they gave e chance but,,
my question is how can i do that? is that possible? or if you fail, there is no chance to re study .?
i hope i get some good advice on it from you,
thanks a million
Dear Sir/Madam
I am Indian student i am doing Nautical Science and i failed my exam my next resit is on 6 october and my visa is expiring on 31st sept .. can i get exentation for 7 days for appearing my exam … please guide for my carreer
hi am student frm india i failed my exam and my resit exam is on 6 october and my visa is expiring on 31st sept ..i need 2 extend ma visa dis nov.cn sum body tell wot document r required 2 extend ma visa?pls tell me asap.
hi there,
i just came from the UK before 3 months becose i got some personal problem but now i want to go back i have been in the UK from nearly 3 years is it possible to go back
Hi, My Visa is expiring in Nov. 2009 and I m expecting my results in April 2009, can I extend my visa on the base of awaiting result. Please reply me asap. Thanks.
hai,
iam theepan..jst i know about how much limit we have to show the last 3 months statement in our bank..iam looking for this..
kindly
theepan
Hi, im on a student visa (Tier 4) in the UK and i want to change my course & education provider, is it possible can i change my course and education provider? im waiting for u r reply
Yes it is possible to change course on a tier 4 student visa
Hi , i m on student visa i want to extent my visa for more 3 months on the same course pls advise
hii,i am international student doing my bussiness degree here in uk.i got my visa for 3 years to complete my degree but i can also go on the fast track and finish my degree in 2 years.i am thinking to do masters in the 3rd year but i got my 3 year visa only for the degree. is it going to effect my visa or my further extensions?guide me which way i should choose ?should i finish my degree in 3 years or in 2 years?i will be very thankful to u for guiding me.
Hi,
At the moment, my visa(student visa)was refused, and my agence help me appeal, but I am not sure what will hapening to my visa. I am a qualified nurse in China, and I want to register in UK. Because that is the best for me to apply a work promise visa. But I don’t know how to put it into practice.
will you help me please, I am waiting for you reply.
Hi,
I am currently in the UK na d have just finished a masters degree at the Leeds University Business School. I shall get my dissertation results in October. However I am starting another masters this October at the Imperial College Business School, London. I havent had time to go back home to extend my visa owing to my tight schedule and my current visa expires in Jan 2010. When should i ideally make an application for the extension and what are the documents? I plan to use the student batch scheme in the Imperial College. Do let me know since I am really very paranoid about being refused.
Hello Sir
My name is M wasim And i belong from Pakistan and i got U.K study visa only 10 months and now i want to apply in U.K for 1 year course is it possible bcoz i have a 10 months visa If any one any thing know about that plz answer me i will be wait…
Thanks for the Help
Hello
i’m an international student. In 2008 I got 3 years visa to study in UK. Last year I did AAT level 2 which is a full time course. But this year I’m gonna do the AAT level 3 home study course which is not a full time course & it will take about six months. In march 2009 if I start ACCA full time, will it be possible to extend my visa in october 2010. That time I’ll be in middle part of ACCA.
Please let me know regarding this matter.
I’m a M.Sc student at a UK university since sep 2008. Due to my tution fee balance, the exam desk did not allow me to take up my last two exams in the taught module. at present I’m back in my home country to arrange for my fees. what are my options to complete my course if I pay the fees. will this be a negetive mark for my visa application when i apply for a extension from outside the country. My visa expires in Jan 2010. exam falls in feb 2010. and also University has transferred my file to the Debt collecting agency to collect the fee balance. they are sending letter to home country threatening that this university fee debts will become a legal issue in the country of residence. what is this all about? how can i handle this problem? anyway I want to complete my course. for this anyway I’m gonna pay my fees. please advise
Hi,
I am MSc. student since sept 2008. My student visa is going to expire on 31st Jan 2010. And i have to apply for extension. But also i have to go to india in jan first or second week. So is it possible to apply for extension in november or december only? How many days does it take to get extension and passport back.
Please email me at mr.vinayak@gmail.com
Thanks
am astudent at one of the schools in manchester i come here last year.the rules have changed while am here and the school that I was now has been inspected but my visa run out.can I apply or what can you advice because the school now is in aprocess of having sponsor number
Hi,
I am currently enrolled in MSc programme and currently preparing documents needed to extend my student visa which will expire on 31 October 2009. However, i have lost my previous and current passport. I will go and make a police report today. I think my visa will expire after I get my new passport. May I know if I can still extend my visa in UK after I get my new passport? Need you advice urgently. Thanks.
Hi,
I have to resit my masters examinations May 2010 & my visa expires 31st of January 2010. Due to the recent changes with visa applications in the border agency. My questions are as follows:
1.) My school is among 1 of the licensed educational providers so they are willing to give me a visa letter but due to the fact that the letter is going to state specifically that I am an out of attendance student. What are the chances that my extension application will be honoured?
2.) Also I have never broken any of the immigration rules, I stick to a part time work pattern of less than 20 hours in a week & have paid all my tuition fees in full. My school is saying the border agency said I should go back to my home country and apply from there that enclosing a visa letter does not guarantee extension of my stay. Is it possible for one to apply from inside UK instead of going out of UK & coming in again?
hi! i just would like to ask because i just only started my job for 1 month and i want to get my husband.i have my money on my bank coming from my sponsor and im living to my dear friend house,and she is willing to give us accomodation.my parents in law in italy also supporting me,and my husband also has money to support our living.is it possible for me get my husband at this moment,proving that we have sufficient fund?thank you and hoping for your kind respose..
You can apply for your husband’s dependant visa provided you meet the requirements.
HELLO KELLY I WANT TO KNOW THAT ABOUT THE TIER 4 VISA. MY STUDENT VISA IS REFUSED.THE MAIN REASON OF REFUSAL IS THAT I DONT SUBMIT MY BIRTH CERTIFICATE. BECAUSE I AM USING THE BANK ACCOUNT OF MY PARENTS NAME AND THE ENTRY CLEARENCE OFFICER SAYS THAT YOU DONT PROVIDE YOUR BIRTH CERTIFICATE SO THATS WHY I AM REFUSE YOUR VISA. I WANT TO KNOW THAT WHAT I CAN DO NOW FOR THE GET MY VISA PLEASE HELP ME.OK I AM WAIT
hi charles,
i am a Filipino Student..i would just ask you if can i apply for student visa extension even if i am working with plenty of working hours..does it affect the refusal of my request?
thanks! Best Regards!
It will if you are not following the rules on working as an overseas student.
HELLO KELLY I WANT TO KNOW THAT ABOUT THE TIER 4 VISA. MY STUDENT VISA IS REFUSED.THE MAIN REASON OF REFUSAL IS THAT I DONT SUBMIT MY BIRTH CERTIFICATE. BECAUSE I AM USING THE BANK ACCOUNT OF MY PARENTS NAME AND THE ENTRY CLEARENCE OFFICER SAYS THAT YOU DONT PROVIDE YOUR BIRTH CERTIFICATE SO THATS WHY I AM REFUSE YOUR VISA. I WANT TO KNOW THAT WHAT I CAN DO NOW FOR THE GET MY VISA PLEASE HELP ME.
Hi Kelly,
I have to resit my masters examinations May 2010 & my visa expires 31st of January 2010. Due to the recent changes with visa applications in the border agency. My questions are as follows:
1.) My school is among 1 of the licensed educational providers so they are willing to give me a visa letter but due to the fact that the letter is going to state specifically that I am an out of attendance student. What are the chances that my extension application will be honoured?
2.) Also I have never broken any of the immigration rules, I stick to a part time work pattern of less than 20 hours in a week & have paid all my tuition fees in full. My school is saying the border agency said I should go back to my home country and apply from there that enclosing a visa letter does not guarantee extension of my stay. Is it possible for one to apply from inside UK instead of going out of UK & coming in again?
Thanks for your quick response
Jo
hello charles,
i am a master degree student at the university of sunderland. i am finishing my course work by december 5,2009 but my graduation ceremony is by june,2010 and my visa is expires by february 2010. the problem is that i donot know if it is visa extention that i need to apply for or the post work visa. i have talked to my school international officers but they seem not to know the actual one i will be needing because i have actually finished my school work so may not be needing extention but i donot have my certificate to go for the post work. please do advice me on which one to go for and tell me the requirement that i will be needing to present.
Thanks
worried mind
sandra
What do you think you have to do? Find a college which is licenced or will be BEFORE the first week in January.
hi there, my college has been suspended, and my visa expires on 31st of oct 2009, now i changed the college which comes under Tier 4, A rating, but do i need to present the backup from the previous college or not, if yes,then won’t it affect in visa issuance, and if not, wont Home office queries about the previous period of my studies..please help me..i got short time…thanking you !
I sent the application to extend my student visa in the UK in the end of February and i’m still waiting for my visa or any information from the Home Office. I’ve been calling them very month and they just say that it is in process and i have to wait. Is that normal? I bought for 4 months after the time to send my application and i lost it, ii came here to study and travel, so i can’t leave the country because if i go somewhere i can’t come back… It’s disgusting.
what should i do? I’m thinking about look for a lawyer but i don’t know who cold help me.
Thanks
hi Charles .I’ve been in Uk for 8 yr as a student finished my BA this yr 2009 june but unfortunetly i did not managed to get the qualification and my visa is about to expire.I just wanted know can i go back to my home country and apply for a new student visa as i would like to apply for another course in a college in order for me to again qulification.. i would like to go back home and work from there when i get my qualification
hi, i enter UK as a student on 2007. My visa expires on this nov 31 and i got situation like i want to change the college. Is there gonna be any problem if i change my college in this last month of my expiration of visa. I got everything including a full attendance till now from my previous college and a passed qualifications as well. All i want to know is changing college at the same course gonna b problem or not. IF its possible can u reply me back soon otherwise i will be changing college soon. looking forward to hear from you. Thank you.
Why don’t you try and finish your BA and apply for an extension here in the UK? You should take advice before returning home, as after 10 years legally in the UK you might qualify for ILR under the long stay concession.
hiya
i wanted to apply for my student visa extension
i am currently doing MBA done almost all da course onli my dissertation left. my visa due to expire in end of nov 09. i want submit my dissertation jan 10 . the problem is i have already got extension on the basis of my disseration last time which was due in may 09 but i cudnt finished my dissertation . i wanted to know that can i get another extension on the basis of this disseration as i ve already got one extension on it and on the other hand i have already got admission in another course which is already started in sept 09 so m i allowed to take admission in another course n continue doing with my dissertation ? or can i extend my visa on the basis of new course which i ve started in sep2009 ?
thnx
Hello! could you please advise me what to do in my situation.
I finished my masters course here in the uk and I am waiting for graduation. My visa was going to expire on the 31st of october 2009, but the uni asked the border agency to extend it. So I got an extension of my student visa: now it is a new page in my passport: “limited leave to remain” until the end of january. Now it turns out that I really need to visit my home country (Russia) to arrange some documents.
The question is: if I leave the UK now for 10 days, will I be allowed to come in (I mean back to tha UK)? As I want to attend my graduation, but my course ended already.
Thank you!!!
You are allowed to travel in and out of the UK for holidays etc on a student or working visa.
Hello,
I have just completed my Masters degree in the UK and back to my home country(Nigeria) and have since stayed for about five months and have decided to apply for Post Study Work Visa from here. The question is: How much is required(in pounds currency) to apply for the Visa apart from the maintenance fees(which is one you leave in your account for 3 months prior to application? Thank you
Hello,
Sorry! To add to that, Is five months almost too late and if not, how long is the maximum month allowed after being awarded a Masters degree (and done graduation? Thank you
Hi,
my brother applied for student visa extension and its almost a month now. he is going to give finger prints test on 22nd of nov. but now, he has to go to our country and needs his passport immediately. will there be any chance of getting his passport back in emergency condiions? please let me know.
Hi Charles. My visa will expire nextyear on August 2010. This coming March 2010, I want to go for vacation just for 10days to see my family which I have not seen since I arrived here in UK last Nov. 2009. My question is can I still comeback and pass through the immigration port when I comeback here in UK? Will they allow me to enter UK on April 2010 considering that my visa is near to expire already that is on August 2010? But afterwards I have still plan to renew my visa here. Thank you!
Hi Charles. My visa will expire nextyear on August 2010. This coming March 2010, I want to go for vacation just for 10days to see my family which I have not seen since I arrived here in UK last Nov. 2008. My question is can I still comeback and pass through the immigration port when I comeback here in UK? Will they allow me to enter UK on April 2010 considering that my visa is near to expire already that is on August 2010? But afterwards I have still plan to renew my visa here. Thank you!
You did not state what kind of visa or what you would be doing when you return from your holiday. Immigration officers have the powers to question visa holders returning to the UK.
Hi. My student visa recently expired on the 31st Oct. I didn’t realise it and travelled to the UK on the 8th Nov. The immigration officer allowed me in and granted me 6 months of leave since I am a holder of a BNO passport. I would like to ask if I can renew my student visa during this time period. I saw on the UK border agency that I can apply as long as my visa doesn’t expire 1 month before the start of my course. I am currently doing A levels, which started at Sept. Please advice.
Hello I posted a question here today but cannot see it here.
here it is once again, i would really appreciate a response please.
Hello Charles,
Need to ask for your expertise and our situation is a bit complicated and will appreciate your expert advice. My wife is on a student visa and me and my daughter are her dependents which expired on the 30th of September 2009, we posted our extension information on the 24th of september however; a month later we got our application back stating that it was invalid and the payment information (which was the card details were incorrect). So on the 29 of October we send the same application form back with a cheque to the mentioned address with electronic copies of bank statement (signed as true copies by the bank) till the 22/10/2009(showing a saving accounts balance for upto £6700 for all 3 of us).
Upon lookin for advice on the internet and calling the home office they are saying that they havent recieved our forms yet and it might still be with the payment department but they say the following can happen depending on the case worker:
a) The form is old and we should have used the new form.
b) The bank statement might not cover for a months period as required.
c)As we have resend the second application after our visa expired, our application might be refused on grounds as overstayers.
Apart from this the other area of my concern is that the college my wife was regisetered with has been revoked of its tier 4 licence a month before our visa was due to expire, so she got enrolled with one that does have its licence but hasnt informed homeoffice as such. Will this cause a complication as well?
I hope that the information above is useful and if you need any further information from me please do not hesitate to email me.
Awaiting your response eagerly.
Hi Charles. I am on a student visa here in UK, forgot to state that on my question earlier. I want to continue doing my studies when I return here from my holiday.
hello charles is it possible to convert from tier 4 to tier 2? im holding a student visa and i’ve done my nvq 3 (health and social care). Please advise me. looking forward for your reply. Thanks! – KATHY
Yes it is possible for an employer to sponsor you under Tier 2.
Hi Charles…I have questions about my sister which i sponsor to study here in UK.She arrived last September 2009 …the questions are as follows:
She actually came over through an agency which is not very helpful at all as we were all threathen throughout the extra days we asked for our sister to settle first before going straight to placement of work.My sister was just given the direction where to get the bus from Heathrow to Cumbria and up to where she’s to be picked up.
As a student, it was clearly stated that they should settle first in thier accomodation.Their accomodation is so filthy, full of dust and molds and actually all the bed and cupboards were unfunctional for their own use and comfort.
a. Is it alright for the student to look for their own University as the previous University she was enrolled with was not accredited to Register of Sponsors in Tier 4 (as I already checked)
b.Is it alright for the student to do the domestic job for the nursing home every weekend since there is no domestic hired and seems that it is not in their contract?
c.How long is the allowance they have to notify Home office for change of placement and university?
I do hope you can answer my querries and hope to hear from you soon.Thanks a lot
Hi
I am a student visa holder as well. I wanted to make enquiry if student visa holders are allowed already to work more than 40 hours of work? hope to hear you. thanks
Dear Charles,
My visa expired on the 31st of October 2010 and i made my application for extension with my school before it expired. My school was suspended a few days after i made my application and they did not send my application to the Home Office because, all the documents including mine and some other classmate has been seized because my school is under investigation. Please advise.
I am international foundation student, to continue my studies in some other college next year so should I pay deposit before submitting the application form or I have pay after extension.
hi
i came to uk on 10 of september and my visa had expire eon 18 of octobre but ihad already send my pass port tu extend my visa tire 4 to home office.
but unfortunatlly i didn’t know that i have to put my IELTS certificate which i alredy have.
so that they refuse my application and send back my passport and a appeal form.
I don’t know what exactly i have to do, it is to ergent for me to respond them as soon as possible,
so may you help me pleas?
i just look to hear u to what i have to done?
what do i need as a proof documents to them?
Hello,
Sorry to bother you, I know most of information are on the HO web site but there are 2 things I wasn’t able to find and therefore I am addressing you for a help.
I have recently obtained MA degree in London and my visa expires on 31st January 2010. I wanted to apply straight after obtaining a degree for post study visa but it happened that my balance dropped below 800 pounds only one day so I had to put money on savings again again to make sure it will stay there for 3 months safe. I will be sending my application on the 15th of January (before my leave expires, and when I will be having a proof that my funds haven’t dropped below 800 pounds for full three months e) but I am quite sure that HO will not be able to come up with a decision on my working visa in 2 weeks when my student visa will expire. I adviced solicitor who told me that according to the immigratio Law, as long as I send my application before my leave expires, I am entitled to stay in the country even after the leave expires at the condition that my passport is in the Home Office.
Could you knidly confirm that this is is the case? My second question is: am I entitled to work full time on student visa after I complete my studies and before my student visa expires? Please it is very important for me to know, as I would in that case look for additional job during Christmas holidays, but won’t look for it at all if that would mean that I would be working illegaly.
Look forward to your reply!!
Many thanks
Anna
Hello sir, I have been a student in the uk for the past 9years, when i finished BA Theology,the church asked to go for MA Theology, i sent my passport for visa extantion and i was given one year, during those days, the church wrote to me telling me that there was no money for my course, i didnt want to a buse the one year visa, i went for a computer course without informing the Home office, when i sent my passport back for visa extantion this year for another course,it was rufused and i was asked to leave the country.
I need your help please.
Hello sir, I have been a student in the uk for the past 9years, when i finished BA Theology,the church asked me to go for MA Theology, i sent my passport for visa extantion and i was given one year, during those days, the church wrote to me telling me that there was no money for my course, i didnt want to a buse the one year visa, i went for a computer course without informing the Home office, when i sent my passport back for visa extantion this year for another course,it was rufused, i was told in the letter that, i went for a course that was bellow my level,which was a Diploma in IT, and that i had no money on my bank statment,my visa was already 3 days expired by the time the passport got to them, and i was asked to leave the country.
I need your help please.
Hello,
I have applied for student visa extentionfrom tire 4 college and received the confirmation letter from Home office that they have got my application and proceed application. After 2 days my college licence was suspended.
What should i do now?
Do i need to submit the fresh college documnets having tire 4.?? or should i wait for home office reply…
As i have emaild to home office regarding that they didn’t cum back to me.
Kindly advice and oblige.
Foram
This is becoming a huge problem for thousands of students.
See Make sure your college is on the Tier 4 Sponsors Register before renewing your visa
Hi Charles…I have questions about my sister which i sponsor to study here in UK.She arrived last September 2009 …the questions are as follows:
She actually came over through an agency which is not very helpful at all as we were all threathen throughout the extra days we asked for our sister to settle first before going straight to placement of work.My sister was just given the direction where to get the bus from Heathrow to Cumbria and up to where she’s to be picked up.
As a student, it was clearly stated that they should settle first in thier accomodation.Their accomodation is so filthy, full of dust and molds and actually all the bed and cupboards were unfunctional for their own use and comfort.
a. Is it alright for the student to look for their own University as the previous University she was enrolled with was not accredited to Register of Sponsors in Tier 4 (as I already checked)
b.Is it alright for the student to do the domestic job for the nursing home every weekend since there is no domestic hired and seems that it is not in their contract?
c.How long is the allowance they have to notify Home office for change of placement and university?
I do hope you can answer my querries and hope to hear from you soon.Thanks a lot
Hi, I came to uk with a student visa valid till dec 2010 though my course was to end aug 2009. I finished my course on schedule but my student visa is still on. Can I validly remain in the Uk till it expires?
Look at the terms and rules concerning your student visa. Are you in full time study?
I have been recently denied student Visa, on the grounds for non attendance and unsatisfactory progress. I agree with these facts. However, my reason for non attendance and unsatisfactory progress was due to poor teaching, lack of staff, and teaching quality. Due to which my result was poor and I felt I am just wasting my time. Thats why I had no option but to contact the accounting body and ask them for the list of all the college(I have email prove of that) that teaches the same course. I called each and every one of them and non of them apart from my college does it on full time basis. I came here to study and serve my dying country. But seeing that they is no hope in continuing the study i decided to look for another course. SOmething i have always been wanting to study, FILM MAKING. But by that time it was too late since no college or uni start any course in april. I looked for college whole summer and found Central Film School one of 3 best film school in London. There, with the staffs guidance they decided to put me on certificate course before doing Industry Filmmaking Diploma(starting march 2010). I have done Certificate course with flying results that they offered me bursaries of 12500 to study the diploma. They even offered me internship until march before i stat my diploma, so that i can gain experience and knowledge. I have switched from 1500 a year school fee to 19500 a year school which require me to be at school everyday 10 to 6 compare to my old school 2 days of 10 to 5, all because I want to study. That is my whole story. I have spoken with my solicters and they doesnt seems to know much. So i came to you. I have very limited time. I need to know chances of me getting the visa and if i feel you can help me.
So, please treat this as urgent and please help me
Hi Charles,
I got student visa till january 2010 for full time study. unfortunetaly, I got some medical problem , and I was not able to start my thesis in time. I got extension for thesis writing till february 2010 from university. currently I am in India. I would like to apply for student Visa extension from India. Is it possible? Reply ASAP.
Hi, Charles:
I came from the philippines with a UK student visa and presently enrolled in a college here in london now I want to travel to canada during vacation. Do i need to get a tourist visa and re-entry visa .What are the requirements?
What is en route travel meaans.
Hi
I have already paid my one and half year fee to the university but I only got six months visa now my visa is going to finish on 21 feburary 2010. what do I have to do for extending my visa? How much maintenance fund I have to show and for how long? Can you please give me a advice about my problem.
hi,
I want to know Im in one of UK college but I have seen that their teachings and their support for students is not very good and I want to make transfer from that college to University because I’m doing Bsc computing there as External course which is outside campus course.
Right now I have spent 1 semester at that college and I am about to go to next semester,which I have made up my mind to changed from that college to other University can it be possible and if it will be possible will they refund half of my fees to me .
hi i am studying business management from last two years and my visa expire right after one year but now i feel much greater interest in journalism ( i know its not usual but man can realize by the time)so can i change my subject or course which is entirely irrelevant to my current course and university is ready to give me admission on some exceptional basis so is it ll be a big problem to get extension of visa due to this change or ….?
hello,
i am currently in uk on student visa. i get psw uk visa on next month. and i want to go India after getting psw visa. so, i want to know that some says that after getting psw visa you cannot live India more time. so, is that true, i want to know how many time period i live in India? is there any rules to return uk in some limited time period? because i want to live India at least 1 year. because i have 2 years psw visa to uk. so, after 1 year i come uk , than any problem for me? can i came after 1 year live in India and than uk?
can u please tell us what are the new rules set for visa extension for existing students in the UK, where my and my friend visa is expiring in feb 2010.
Hi Charles,
Quick question, i study at a prestigious UK university, unfortunately due to unseen circumstances i failed 3 courses, now my question is (my visa expires on the 31st of January 2010, what steps do i take so i can give my resits and gain my qualification?
i can get a letter from my university proving my attendance and all..
cheers
You need to take urgent advice from an OISC registered adviser to address this situation.
Hi,
I am a student over here in University of Wales, Newport. My visa is expiring on 30th April, 2011. I need to know the rules regarding the students extension and also please do tell me what amount and for many days i have to show it in my account. I still have not submitted my dissertation yet. So, do tell me everything regarding each and every thing.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Thank you
Hi Charles,
I am student of sheffield hallam university and recently i had dropped my passport for the syudent extension. As my father is in serious condition i need to go back to my country asap so i had withdrawn my application. My question is will there be any problem if i apply from India n can i use my U.K bank statements to apply for my visa.cheers
hi
I m studying in U.K from one and half year.i came in JUNE 2008 and my uncle sponsered me.I have done advanced diploma in business now I m doing post graduate diploma and my visa will expire on 30th of JANUARY 2010.pls tell me when should I apply for visa and do i need to show money in my account or my uncle and how much?pls answer me as soon as possible becoz i don’t have enough time.
Thanks a lot
hello there,
i currently have a pg degree from the uk and have come back to my country, i would now like to apply for the 2 year work visa. could you please detail me as of what i should do next ….please.
cheers!
Hi,
I am expecting to complete my PhD soon. My student visa expiry also roughly coincides this. I am in dilemma about the time and place of post-study visa application after graduation:
1) If I apply after about 9-10 months of graduation from overseas/ home country I will not be staying in the UK continuously. Then does this discontinuity matter in the long run — there is a continuous 10 year stay option that allows to apply for citizenship etc. Will that be affected? Or will I jeopardize any future prospects?
2) How easy/ hard it is to get the post-study visa if the application is made outside the UK in a developing country? (I am studying at one of the top 5 universities in the UK)
Thank you very much
hello charles,
i hav a doubt i am having student visa until DEC 2010 but i finished my course in SEP 2009 and right now i am in India i am here for 3 and half months i want to come back to UK in JAN2010 and want to change my status to PSW will i have any problem in immigration while entering into UK. If u can help me with this it will be very helpful for me.
If anyone can help or give any advice I would be hugely grateful.
To put a very long & painful story short my girlfriend submitted a tier 4 student visa extension application on 20th July this year with all necessary correct documents included. It was returned a few days after her visa had expired saying that the photo was not found attached to the correct page. She was then told she could re-submit the application with the same documents and the initial submission date would be the basis of the application.
She then did so making sure to firmly attach her photo to the correct page. She then did a bio-metric test. On the 10th November after many postal problems she received a rejection letter on the grounds that her financial documents were invalid because they were not within a month of the application – This would not have been true if they had used the initial application date.
I have gone over the application and it appears that the home office mis-read the supporting financial documents. Becuase there were no transactions during a certain period in her bank the home office have read the document to be 2 weeks shorter than the it actually covered.
We then submitted a letter with further evidence backing this up. To which they replied saying that she is not entitled to a review or an appeal, but that she would be able to submit a new application.
Is this true? Can she submit a new even thought her visa is expired and she doesn’t have her passport.
Thanks to anyone who can clear this up.
hello,
I joined uni in September 2008, but due to some circumstances i had to leave the uni, in may 2009. and i withdrawed from the uni in may 2009, then in September 2009 i joined in other uni , and the course is until September 2010, and my visa is expiring on 31st jan 2010. I need to extend my student visa. Can someone please guide me rgarding this, as i have heard it can be a problem for me as from may to september i was free.
otherwise i have gt the letter from oth the universities and all financial docs.
Plz Advise urgent..
Hello,
Just want to know,my employer is willing to change my permit from student to working permit but they dont have any idea what are the requirements, if you could give me the list then i will show it to them.tnks
Hi
i got admission at a reputed British university but due to visa delays i got my visa late and when i went to University the university deffered me to next year and i returned to pakistan. My visa is valid till 2013 and my course is a four year one. My course starts on sept 2010. i wanted to ask that whether i coud travel on the student visa.
hello!! good day!my student visa was granted last august 2009 but im still here in the philippines due to some personal matters , is it possible to leave for uk by february and start my class? hope to hear from you soon.. thank you!
hi
i am a student from UK. i came here for higher studies my visa is going to expired in few days with in how many days i need to apply for visa extension.my visa is going to expired on 15 jan 2010. iam waiting for the bank statement but it is late coz of heavy snow fall so what i have to do now?
can u plz suggest me.
thankyou,
regards,
Ravi Kavuri
am an international nursing student currently doing my BSC nursing top up program in UK and wish to quit my studies without doing dessertation which will give me a pass degree without a honoured degree.my question is can i apply for my PSW visa as my student visa expires on sep 2010.please help me out..thnku
Hi,
I have submitted all my modules on 11th December 2009 and i am waiting for my results which will be published in March 2010. My visa expires on 28st of February 2010. In this case is it possible to apply for extension of student visa as i am waiting for my results.
Hai
Other people already posed the same situation, i searched all the website but couldn’t find the answer. Please atleast mail to my mail ID.
Hi,
I am an International student since March 2008, in my first year I have passed my Adv Dip. Then I have extended for 1 year From May 2009 to May 2010 course i.e Professional Certification A+ CCNA & MCSE for which I got visa until Aug 2010. I have cleared my A+ but finding difficult to pass CCNA & MCSE though I had lot of practice now I realise that without studying Networking it is very difficult to pass CCNA & MCSE,. So I have decided to extend my visa by taking admission in Graduate in Networking thats 3 year. So my question is
1. When can i apply for this course after May 2010 or at the end of Visa Expire?
2. Am I eligible for the course as I want to study networking first and then this professional certification?
3. How much money I have to show and how many months bank statement I have to show?
Please let me know any more suggestion from your end.
Looking forward to hear from you.
Regards
Mahesh D
hi,
I want to ask you is that i have been failed in my masters and my visa going to be expired on 31st jan 2010 and i am going to appeal against the outcome of the examination will it be a suffcient gorund for visa extension if registry give me in written that student has appealed against the result and his appeal is taken account of and his course is not yet completed.please comment on this as quick as possibly u can, thank u
Hi Charles…I have questions about my sister which i sponsor to study here in UK.She arrived last September 2009 …the questions are as follows:
She actually came over through an agency which is not very helpful at all as we were all threathen throughout the extra days we asked for our sister to settle first before going straight to placement of work.My sister was just given the direction where to get the bus from Heathrow to Cumbria and up to where she’s to be picked up.
As a student, it was clearly stated that they should settle first in thier accomodation.Their accomodation is so filthy, full of dust and molds and actually all the bed and cupboards were unfunctional for their own use and comfort.
a. Is it alright for the student to look for their own University as the previous University she was enrolled with was not accredited to Register of Sponsors in Tier 4 (as I already checked)
b.Is it alright for the student to do the domestic job for the nursing home every weekend since there is no domestic hired and seems that it is not in their contract?
c.How long is the allowance they have to notify Home office for change of placement and university?
I do hope you can answer my querries and hope to hear from you soon.Thanks
Hi, I tend to work every bank holiday, and every week off uni that I get. What I am unsure about is usually I work up to the Sunday before I am due back for uni the monday when I am on a break form uni.
Hi Charles…
I am on student visa and about to finish ACCA- (Association of chartered certified accounts) and only one subject left to take in June.
At the same time, I am writing to submit the B.Sc Oxfords Brookes dissertation in April. My visa will be expired 28th Feb 2010. Do you think home office will allow me to finish my study although they don’t consider the dessertation is not their cocerned to give away the visa extension.
Do you think They can give me at least 6 months to finish my course?
It is kind of urgent.
Could you please kindly answer my question?
Thanks a lot
Ayehnin
Hi sir,
MY STUDENT VISA IS REFUSED. (TIER-4) last December but i got letter 21/01/10 in the letter main reasons in view of the fact that there is a gap of more then 1 month between the end of your current leave which expired on 31/05/2009 and my start course date 13/07/2009 that’s the reasons but if i go back to India and then when I come back and try again. I wait for some time ya apply within six month ya wait 1 yrs I need to come back again. but i don’t understand collage why don’t known this rules because I apply with my collage and my collage professor fill my form and take extra charge why he don’t known i don’t understand his west my money my time and my future please sir advice me as soon as possible because i need to go back as a home office rules
hi,
i am on student visa Tier 4 from this september 2009. after 2-3 months i fins my current course quite difficult and ask my college to let change the course. they decline as they were saying that i have received the visa for the current course, so i can’t change the course and they are now withdrewing me from the course and college showing reason that i have poor attendence in course. i want to ask can i change the college and get enrol in any other college or not. should i have to apply for new Tier 4 visa. i dont know about the student visa law. will you please give me correct advice for the matter as my college is saying that i should plan for my return journey and take my fee refund cheque and return home.
Sir,
I applied to renew my students visa in late October, 2009. I did the biometrics on December 1, 2009. It is 4th of February, 2010, and I am yet to hear from the Home Office.
The most intriguing aspect of my case is that, I have just found out that my College has been scrapped from the list of Education and Training Providers on the UKBA website. The College has not said anything to us yet. However, before I enrolled, the same college was rated A on the UKBA website. Even at the time I was applying for my visa renewal, it was still A-rated.
I have already paid a good sum of money to this college,covering my studies for a year.
I would like to know if my application will be refused on the grounds that my college ceases to be recognised by the Home Office. Additionally, it is almost too late for me to try and change a sponsor, as the application period for February entry to Universities and colleges has passed.
Please advise me on what step to take in these perplexing circumstances I find myself in.
You are allowed to change colleges or course, but you must show progress and attend.
Seek advice from a qualified immigration adviser.
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I really need help and I will be very grateful if any of the writters could help me with that.
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