Visa Guidelines

Requesting a Visa

As of March 31, 2009, candidates must submit an application under the new points-based system’s “Tier 4-Students” category in order to be eligible for a visa to study in the United Kingdom.

Important Details

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Visa Application Form is VAF-9

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Visa Application Fee is £289

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Evidence of funding sources

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The funds must be available in a savings or current account and must be at least 28 days old as of the date of the visa application. Account must be in the student's name or be shared between the financial supporter and the student. Beginning on August 21, 2009, funds can now be displayed in the parents' names.

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In the event of fixed deposits, banks must send a letter verifying their availability and allowing for a maximum 28-day encashment period. The bank letter must be dated no more than ONE CALENDAR MONTH after the visa application date.

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If you are applying for an education loan, you must provide a copy of the terms and conditions or loan agreement and a sanction letter that is less than ONE calendar month old.

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Note

Any visa application submitted prior to June 1, 2009, must include proof of available finances on the day of submission.

Money to be disclosed

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If enrolled locally in a London borough, first-year tuition plus £9,000 (Nine months max.)

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First year tuition plus £7,200 for areas outside of London ( Nine months max.)

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Gaining points for a visa

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30 Points (reported in the UK Border Agency Sponsor Register) for admission to A-tier universities

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Money evidence (10 points required for upkeep)

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To receive the student's visa, a total of 40 points must be obtained.

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To receive the student's visa, a total of 40 points must be obtained.

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Following are the options available to students who have completed their study (undergraduate and beyond).

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UG Degree: 4 months for programmes lasting 12 months or longer

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PG Degree: If less than 12 months, 2 months for courses

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Without obtaining a new visa, students can continue their education at the same institution. They must reapply for a new visa if they switch colleges or apply for a higher visa tier.

Students who have completed their studies under Tier 4 may apply for immigration under Tier 1 Post-Study Work.

The UK Border Agency won’t BORING about the evaluation and acceptance of academic standards for any individual course by any given institution because it is entirely up to the university. For instance, a student who graduated in 2005 but hasn’t pursued higher education for four years would now desire to do so. The UK Border Agency will no longer look into the causes of the gap, etc.

The course, tuition amount, and advance payment made toward the tuition fee must all be mentioned in the visa letter from the university, which must also describe the selection process for the student. After successfully completing his course, he can be qualified for various visa categories (Tier 1 to 3). It should be encouraged to apply at least 3 to 4 months before the end of the course or the expiration of the applicant’s current visa.

After receiving an appointment by email from VFS UK, you can personally submit your visa application there. If the veracity of the documents is established, the issuance of the visa won’t take more than 7 to 15 days. There will be a personal visa if the visa officials believe an interview may be necessary.

Students who have completed their studies under Tier 4 may apply for immigration under Tier 1 Post-Study Work.

The UK Border Agency won’t BORING about the evaluation and acceptance of academic standards for any individual course by any given institution because it is entirely up to the university. For instance, a student who graduated in 2005 but hasn’t pursued higher education for four years would now desire to do so. The UK Border Agency will no longer look into the causes of the gap, etc.

The course, tuition amount, and advance payment made toward the tuition fee must all be mentioned in the visa letter from the university, which must also describe the selection process for the student. After finishing his degree, he can be qualified for various visa types (Tier 1).

Check-List

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VAF 9 including the Tier 4 Student Appendix 8 Form and the Guidance Notes

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Passport

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A single passport-size picture (45 x 35 mm Color,not-less than 6 months old)

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Biometric Information

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Visa £289 in fees (equivalent in Rupees, in D.D form)

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Letter CAS from the university Original and photocopies (of all docs.) Assurance letter from the university

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Certificate from ATAS (if necessary)

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Receipt of payment for the cost of housing and tuition.

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Original bank statements for the past 28 days from each sponsor

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Transcripts (mark sheets) from the tenth grade through the most recent degree earned

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The sponsor must sign an affidavit of support on paper bearing a 20-rupee stamp (non-judicial)

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Work history certification

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Receipts for Fixed Deposits (if necessary)

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Letter authorising a bank loan (if necessary)

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Do I need to have a meeting with the British High Commission?

No one else has the authority to make the ultimate determination of whether you will need an interview other than an ECO at the British High Commission. However, if pupils have a good interview record

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I just travelled to the UK and can provide documentation of my trip.

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Traveled within the last five years and can provide documentation to the US, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Switzerland, or Schengen nations.

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They have paid all or a portion of their tuition in advance and have the proof to prove it.

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These requirements must be met in order for the Entry Clearance Officer to grant a visa

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That you are a legitimate student who is just travelling to the UK to further your education

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That you and your sponsors can afford to spend the cash you have set up to pay for your tuition and living expenses in the UK.

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That, unless you have received a visa extension, a TWES or a Business & Commercial work permit, you will depart the UK after completing your course and won't overstay your visa.

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Refusals of Visas and Refunds

If your visa application is rejected and you have already paid your institution’s tuition, you will get your money back. Please submit the following paperwork to the impel office in order to receive a refund for any tuition costs that have already been paid:

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Original letter from the British High Commission refusing a visa

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Your ID card

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You will receive your original visa refusal letter back after a photocopy has been created and is authenticated. Your passport will be examined before being promptly given back to you. You will receive your reimbursement in 1-2 days if the institution has given impel permission to hold your demand draught. It will take 1-2 months for your refund to be processed and sent to you in India if you sent your tuition money straight to the university.

The current Visa Application Fee is £289, or 24,565 in local currency. Only at Standard Chartered Bank branches is this payable in the form of a banker’s check without additional cost. (The applicant must come in person with their actual passport to apply.) If D.Ds must be obtained, do so in the name of the British High Commission in New Delhi or the British Deputy High Commission in Chennai, Mumbai, or Kolkata (from any bank). A fee of $100 is required in order to have a bankers check made at VFS.

How do I check the status of my Visa?

Visa applicants for the United Kingdom can now check the progress of their visa applications by sending an SMS to the number 7333 from any mobile phone, across all GSM and CDMA service providers.

How do I check the status of my Visa?

That you are a legitimate student who is just travelling to the UK to further your education

That you and your sponsors can afford to spend the cash you have set up to pay for your tuition and living expenses in the UK.

That you will depart the UK after your course is over and won’t overstay your visa unless you’ve received a visa extension, a TWES, or a work permit for business or commercial purposes.

After the Visa has been Issued, Changing Institutions and Refunds

Refund policies vary from institution to college. Therefore, before applying for your visa and making any prepayments for tuition, you should consider carefully whether you want to study at that institution. Refunds are possible, however the university has the option of sending the money back to India for you to pick it up in person or considering moving it to the institution you now want to attend school at, if that institution is accredited. Before prepaying your tuition, kindly review your institution’s refund policy.

Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS)

On November 1st, 2007, the Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) was unveiled. It is used to counteract the dissemination of information and expertise that could be applied to the spread of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and their delivery systems. Other governments all across the world share this.

Only Postgraduate Students who need a visa to study in the UK or who want to extend their present leave to remain as students are required to have an ATAS certificate.

Details about the course and higher education institution for which you have requested approval are shown on an ATAS certificate. Therefore, if you have more than one offer from other universities or institutions, you must apply separately for each university or institution and each programme of study’s ATAS clearance certificate.

As long as the specifics of your course remain the same, your ATAS certificate is still valid. An ATAS certificate can be requested up to a year before the start of your course.

If your course falls under one of the following categories and you are requesting a visa extension to remain in the UK, you must submit an ATAS clearance application.

If you want to do more than six months of research in the UK, you might additionally need an ATAS Certificate.

Prior to submitting your visa application, you will require this. Only some courses require the ATAS. Before submitting your visa application, you must determine if you are impacted.

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Materials Science, grade F2

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F3: Physics (including Nuclear Physics)

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Mechanical engineering (H3)

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Aerospace engineering (H4)

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J5 — Not otherwise specified materials technology

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