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Travelling without a BRP

Under current UK Covid-19 restrictions non-essential travel, including abroad, is not permitted unless an individual has a legally permitted reason to do so. The Home Office does not encourage travel outside the UK without your BRP card. If you choose … Continue reading

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Biometric Residence Permits Delays

Current update on BRPs: The Home Office is working hard to respond to customer enquiries and resolve issues, but it is currently taking up to 40 days to respond. Collection of BRPs: To assist BIDMU in clearing outstanding enquiries, please … Continue reading

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Police Registration

Please be advised that currently all appointments are still suspended until further notice due to the Coronavirus. Kent Police are concerned for the safety of all foreign nationals, hence why there is no availability for appointments on the system. For … Continue reading

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Graduation ceremonies in July 2020

Due to the impact of COVID-19, the graduation ceremonies due to take place this July in Canterbury and Rochester Cathedrals, have been postponed. Students will be contacted and given the opportunity to attend a celebration ceremony later in the year … Continue reading

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Coronavirus update

The University continues to monitor the advice from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), Public Health England (PHE), the British Council and World Health Organisation (WHO) following the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus originating in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China. As … Continue reading

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Industrial Action – Information about strike period

You may access the full page of information available here. Please assume all classes are being taught unless you are told otherwise. As long as you continue to attend all contact and engagement points wherever possible, your visa status will … Continue reading

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New graduate immigration route: two-year work visa for graduates

On 11 September 2019 the UK Government announced the creation of a new graduate immigration route. The route will be open to international students who entered the UK in the academic year 2020/21 onwards and have completed a degree at … Continue reading

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University Closure over Easter

Please note that our offices will be closed on Friday 19 April and Monday 22 April 2019.

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Warning about travelling outside the UK whilst your application is pending

UKCISA have updated their web page detailing the new leave to remain application process in the UK. You can also find information here concerning our advice against travelling outside the UK whilst your application remains pending: https://www.ukcisa.org.uk/Information–Advice/Visas-and-Immigration/Making-a-Tier-4-General-application-in-the-UK

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Holiday Closure

Please note that the University will be closed from 24 December 2018 to 2nd January 2019.

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