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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 →

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.      

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →