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Kent and Brexit: Advice for students

Whilst we are still unclear of the UK’s position regarding its exit from the EU, we endeavour to continue to provide support and guidance to our students. You can find updates on this page which will continue to be updated … Continue reading

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UKCISA advice for students on post-Brexit rules and entitlement

The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) is the UK’s national advisory body supporting international students and those who work with them. They provide advice, guidance and information about all aspects of the international student experience, from immigration and … Continue reading

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IMPORTANT – Changes to the leave to remain application process

Please note that the Home Office has recently introduced a new service for individuals applying for Leave to Remain in the UK. You can find more information about this on the UKCISA website as well as UKVI’s own guidance on … Continue reading

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MEDWAY: Protecting your Tier 4 status talk – Please sign up

The Student Immigration Compliance Team is holding an information session on “Protecting your Tier 4 status” at Medway – Pilkington Building Room 8 on 31 October 2018. We will be talking about the University’s responsibilities, your conditions of stay and … Continue reading

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Tier 4: Information sessions on how to protect your Tier 4 status

The Student Immigration Compliance Team is holding two information sessions on “Protecting your Tier 4 status”. We will be talking about the University’s responsibilities, your conditions of stay and how we can work together to protect your Tier 4 visa. … Continue reading

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Police Registration – No availability for on campus appointments

Unfortunately, the campus appointments for police registration are now all fully booked. Students registering with the police should pick Longport Police Station from the drop-down menu and book a time slot. The police have advised that if you are trying … Continue reading

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When to collect your BRP from the University of Kent

Canterbury Campus If you selected to collect your BRP from the Canterbury Campus, you can collect your BRP at the times and locations detailed below Date Time Location Before Wednesday 12 September 9:30 – 16:30 Student Reception, Registry Wednesday 12 … Continue reading

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Immigration Health Surcharge portal issues

UPDATE: 24.08.2018 – The issue has now been resolved.  

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CAS issuing deadline for continuing students

Please note that the Student Immigration Compliance Team’s latest date of CAS issuing for continuing students will be 24.08.2018. Continuing students should ensure they have provided all the required documentation in advance of this date. For existing students who require a … Continue reading

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New information for students subject to curtailment action

The Home Office has recently provided some clarification on how curtailment action affects students who have left their course early (this includes early successful completion, intermissions, withdrawals, deferrals etc). We have summarised this information in a flowchart and our FAQs … Continue reading

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