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A Student Visa is required for any student intending to attend a school in the UK. After Brexit, visa eligibility will be determined by the presence or absence of an unconditional offer from a licenced sponsor. This requirement applies to citizens of the European Economic Area (EEA) as well as non-EEA nations.
The Graduate Visa program allows students to live, work, and search for jobs in the UK for up to two years after they graduate from an authorised program. Doctoral candidates will have the option to do so for a maximum of three years.
Here you will find comprehensive information regarding the Student Visa UK Route.
To be eligible to apply for a student visa to study in the UK, you must meet specific criteria. Here are the UK student visa requirements:
Despite first impressions, meeting the 70-point requirement for immigration via the points-based system is actually quite easy. You will reach the 70-point mark in the end if you fulfil the primary qualifying requirements.
Let me explain how the points work:
You must follow the rules of the Student Visa if you want to study in the UK. Courses that are eligible are:
If you want to study in the UK, you will need to show proof that you can pay for it. You need to prove that you have enough cash to live on in the UK.
The following finances are needed for:
You must be able to show that you can speak and write English well enough to study in the UK. People who are not yet at degree level must show that they have a B1 level, while people who are at degree level or higher must show that they have a B2 level.
Taking a SELT English language test is the most popular way to show how well you can speak and write English. Three of the four approved SELT test companies are Pearson Education Ltd., Trinity College London, and the ITELTS SELT Consortium.
In test sites all over the world, you can take a test. There is a list of approved test centres here.
Students from other countries don’t have to speak English if:
The following countries’ citizens are exempt:
You will need to send in some details and documents as part of the Student Visa application process. Your application will not be accepted if you do not include all the required details and proof.
To get a UK student visa, you need to show the following details and documents:
If you are under 18, you will need to show more proof, like a letter from your parents or legal guardians saying they agree with your visa application, where you will live and care for your children in the UK, and your trip there.
Keep in mind that any papers that aren’t written in English or Welsh need to be translated by a qualified person. There must be both the original and the translated versions in your portfolio of proof.
People from inside and outside of the UK can apply for a student visa online. A lot of people choose to apply for a visa from their home country.
The first thing you need to do is fill out the online registration form. You will have to pay the entry fee after you are done with it.
Here are the latest UK student visa fee:
If you fill out your application outside of the UK, you should hear back within three weeks. It usually takes about eight weeks to handle applications that are made in the UK.
The UK Immigration Solicitors can help you make sure that your application for a student visa is 100% perfect. Many foreign students from around the world have come to the UK to start a new and exciting life with the help of our very skilled immigration lawyers. We can assist you if you want to study in the UK from your home country or from inside the UK.
Call us at 02033844389 right now to learn more about our specialised application package.
Occasionally, students can get their student visas extended. Today, the old Tier 4 (General) Student Visa can also be renewed.
For the visa to be extended, the following must be true:
For more information about visa extension call us at 02033844389.
A new pathway to permanent residency in the UK for students with bachelor’s or master’s degrees was established as part of the rebranding of the route for students.
This type of immigration permission, which is sometimes called the Graduate Visa, lets graduates live, work, and look for work in the UK for up to two years. With the Graduate Visa, PhD students can stay in the UK for up to three years.
From the summer of 2021 on, all foreign students who have graduated will be able to get this immigration paper.
Our immigration lawyers are based in London, Manchester, Birmingham, and many other places in the UK, so if you require assistance with your Student Visa application, they can help. We’re excited to help you with your case.
If your application for a student visa was turned down, you should take these steps:
If your Student Visa has been denied, you should consult with an immigration lawyer who specialises in this area. In addition to potentially saving you time and money, this will also reduce your chances of additional rejections.
From January 2024 on, foreign students will not be able to bring family members with them to the UK unless they are:
Bachelor’s degrees with a research component and the requirement to create original work are not eligible for postgraduate programs. This includes PhDs and other doctoral degrees.
If you are an international student who is not in either of these groups, you will not be able to bring your children with you to the UK.
All foreign students starting classes on January 1, 2024, will have to follow this rule.