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Police Registration

Posted on November 9, 2016 by jg278

The University has received the following message from the Nationality Department at Kent Police: “Firstly, thank you for your patience and understanding during our recent period of upheaval. Normal service is gradually being restored so students should now contact us … Continue reading →

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BRP Collection dates, times and locations

Posted on July 26, 2016 by jg278

If you have selected to collect your BRP from the University, click here for collection dates, times and locations.

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Scam targets Tier 4 students

Posted on May 23, 2016 by jg278

The Home Office has notified Universities of the following scam which targets Tier 4 students whereby the student receives a telephone call from an individual who fraudulently purports to represent the Home Office. The caller instructs the student to verify … Continue reading →

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Lost or Stolen Passport, Travel & Identity documents

Posted on December 18, 2015 by jg278

If you take the opportunity to travel during the Christmas holidays and unfortunately experience difficulties with lost or stolen travel and identity documents, including your passport, the Home Office have provided advice. http://www.kent.ac.uk/internationalstudent/winter-break/Student-guide-Lost-Documents.pdf          

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Immigration Rule Changes to take effect from 12 November 2015

Posted on November 12, 2015 by jg278

The Home Office have introduced numerous changes to the Immigration Rules which come into effect on 12 November.  Visa extensions for college students Students at colleges will no longer be able to extend their Tier 4 visa in the UK … Continue reading →

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Collection of Biometric Residence Permit from the University of Kent

Posted on August 14, 2015 by jg278

If you have selected to collect your Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) from the University of Kent, please see details of when and where on campus you will be able to collect your BRP.      

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Alternative Collection Location (ACL) code

Posted on August 11, 2015 by jg278

On arrival in Canterbury you can collect your BRP card on campus. In order to do so, during your visa application you must make sure you provide the University’s Alternative Collection Location code (ACL code)in the ‘Alternative Location’ field on … Continue reading →

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Biometric Residence Permits for Overseas Applicants

Posted on June 12, 2015 by jg278

If you are applying for a Tier 4 visa from outside the UK and your leave is for more than 6 months the visa vignette in your passport may be valid for only 30 days and you will need to … Continue reading →

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Registering on a new course at Kent

Posted on May 14, 2015 by jg278

If you are a current student at the University of Kent and planning to start a new programme at the University you must apply for your new Tier 4 visa within six weeks of registering on your course or before … Continue reading →

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Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS)

Posted on May 14, 2015 by jg278

New regulations introduced by the UK Government as part of the Immigration Act 2014 mean that from 6 April 2015 students applying for a new Tier 4 visa/visa extension and coming to/remaining in the UK for 6 months or longer … Continue reading →

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