Author Archives: tp256

You must hold suitable immigration permission which permits study in order to sit an examination, even if you are only entering the UK for a short period of time. The type of visa you will require is a Short Term … Continue reading →

If you would like to find out more about the strike which is ongoing please see the FAQ page here.

Kent Union Student Advice Centre and the Student Immigration Team will be hosting a session on the Doctorate Extension Scheme (DES). This scheme is designed to give students who have almost finished their UK PhD or other doctorate qualification an … Continue reading →

We will be holding an induction talk on Wednesday 8th November 2017 at 2pm in the Clock Tower Lecture Theatre, for Medway students, to welcome you to the University of Kent and talk about your Tier 4 visa. Your attendance … Continue reading →

To collect your BRP from the University of Kent please use the ACL codes when making your visa application. The ACL code for the Canterbury Campus is 2HE362 The ACL code for the Medway Campus is 2HE367 Biometric Residence Permits … Continue reading →

Some criminals specifically target international students, telephoning them and pretending to be from a legitimate organisation (such as the UK Home Office, an education agent or even UKCISA). They demand money (calling it a “fine” for a non-existent immigration problem), … Continue reading →

Chinese students using email servers 126.com, 163.com, sina.cn and qq.com may have difficulty receiving messages from the ATAS team. If you use one of these email providers and are still awaiting a decision on an ATAS application submitted on or … Continue reading →

The main changes for customers applying from outside the UK are: All phone numbers and opening hours will change. The number of languages offered is reducing to eight including English to reflect current usage. Customers who contact UKVI by e-mail will … Continue reading →