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Police registration on campus

Posted on August 26, 2016 by rcb24

If you hold a Tier 4 visa and are of a national of one of the countries listed in Appendix 2 of the Immigration Rules, then you will need to register with the police if your course is longer than 6 months. … Continue reading →

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Entering the UK via Ireland

Posted on August 9, 2016 by rcb24

If you are travelling to the UK and considering stopping over or travelling through the Republic of Ireland, you should be aware this may impact your ability to register on your course at the University. Both the UK and Ireland … Continue reading →

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Post-registration change of course

Posted on August 9, 2016 by rcb24

Are you currently studying at Kent on a Tier 4 visa and considering changing courses? If this is the case, you should be aware that the Immigration Rules changed on 6 April 2016 which impact the ability to switch courses whilst … 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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Changes to Immigration Rules from 6 April 2016

Posted on April 10, 2016 by rcb24

Changes to the Immigration Rules come into effect on 6 April 2016 and apply to existing Tier 4 students as well as anyone applying for leave on or after this date. The main changes impacting University of Kent students are … 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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Keep your contact details up to date

Posted on October 2, 2015 by rcb24

It is important to keep the University informed of your current contact details for a variety of reasons. As a Tier 4 visa holder requirement it is a mandatory requirement that you provide the University with your most recent address, mobile number … Continue reading →

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Police registration on campus

Posted on September 10, 2015 by rcb24

Your visa or visa decision letter will state whether you are required to register with the Police. If you are required, the Police will be on campus throughout September and October in order for you to register or update your … Continue reading →

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