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NVQ Student who wants to start her own Care Home in The Philippines The “British way”

NVQ student wants to start her own care home in the Philippines and has come to the UK to learn the “British way” of doing things!

NVQ Student happy with HSBC account and £10 bonus credit

Before this student has even started her paid work placement she already has money in her new UK bank account.

NVQ Students get £10 and SIM card at HSBC

NVQ Students arrive in UK and with the help of Majestic College get £10 and Sim card for opening a bank account at HSBC.

3 Filipino NVQ Students Arrive in UK and get £10 for opening a bank account!

Three young Filipino NVQ Students from Mindanao arrive at Majestic College in the UK and get £10 for opening a bank account!

Immigration News Weekly Round-up

Round up of last week’s immigration stories including: NVQ provider leaves thousands of Filipino students out of pocket, 7 Steps for overseas students when your college fails, How to check out a UK Limited Company (from anywhere in the world) and UKBA arrest illegal immigrant on his wedding day!

How to ‘check out’ a UK company from anywhere in the world

I am often asked by Immigration Matters readers – overseas students or job hunters - if a company offering them a course or work placement is legitimate.
The internet has given birth to millions scams including those offering people bogus jobs, usually requiring applicants to send money in advance for Work Permit applications or flights.
A number of NVQ colleges, [...]

7 Steps for overseas students when your college fails

SO WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU ARE A VICTIM OF PRECISION TRAINING OR ANOTHER BANKRUPT COLLEGE? As a student on a student visa, you must be in ‘full time study in order to comply with your visa conditions. If your college has ceased to exist or is not providing you with full time courses, you should register with another training provider, which is on the Government-approved Tier 4 Sponsors Register.

Bankrupt NVQ provider leaves thousands of Filipino students out of pocket

A leading NVQ college has closed leaving Filipino students “high and dry” after paying hundreds of pounds in upfront fees weeks before the owners pulled the plug on its office.

NVQ Student’s visa refusal overturned on appeal but questioned by Immigration Officers

NVQ Student, Diane, makes it to London after her entry clearance or visa was refused and later overturned by the British Embassy in Manila, on appeal. But she had to jump through more hoops for UK Border Officers at Heathrow Airport where she was asked “are you pregnant?”.

Student visa holder reports to Majestic College hours after landing at Heathrow

She received a warm welcome from the team and fellow students at the NVQ training Centre in Borehamwood, where she met fellow Pinoys. The college helped her with formalities such as opening bank accounts and applying for travel discounts.