Entry clearance as a Student visa
A Student visa is a visa for International Students. It’s usually those who want to study a course in the United Kingdom, leading to a level 6 qualification. It is a Point Based Category. It means that an applicant receives points for a Certificate of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) and Funds for Maintenance. The course provider must be a Home Office-recognised sponsor. For the registration of licensed Student visa sponsors, please look here.
Basic requirements
- an individual has to provide an unconditional offer on a course issued by a licensed course provider
- individual must show that he/she has enough money to maintain and accommodate themselves and their dependents during the full period of their studies
- the course must be full-time; it is required to undertake at least 15 hours per week of study if the course leads to
- at least level 3 qualification
- an individual must be 16 years or over
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Student visa application
We offer full representation services for student visa applications. This visa is an entry clearance/leave to remain for individuals from outside the EEA and Switzerland who want to study in the UK.
Key information:
- this immigration route does not lead to a settlement
- it is possible to switch from this category to Tier 2 Skilled Worker
- a General Student may work 10/20 hours per week (depending on the type of the course) during the term and full-time outside of term time up to 40 hours per week
Switching into the leave to remain in the UK as a General Student
A person can apply under the Student visa category if he/she has, or last received, leave to remain in the UK in any of the following categories:
- Child Student,
- Postgraduate Doctor or dentist,
- Graduate visa holder,
- Prospective student,
- Tier 2 Migrant,
- Student,
- Student Nurse,
- Participant in the Fresh Talent: Working in Scotland Scheme,
- Student Re-sitting an Examination,
- Participant in the International Graduates Scheme (or its predecessor, the Science and Engineering Graduates Scheme),
- Student Writing-Up a Thesis,
- Work Permit Holder.
- Student Union Sabbatical Officer,
Extension of student visa
You can extend your Student Visa within no more than 28 days between the expiry of the student’s leave to remain in the UK and the start date of his new course. If there is more than 28 days gap between the expiry of permission to stay as a student and the start date of your new course, an individual has to leave the UK and apply for a Student Visa from his/her country of nationality by making a new entry clearance application.
Dependants of general students
Family members (dependants) might join and stay in the UK with an individual who has a valid leave to remain as a Student.
Besides, dependants or family members of the Student are either:
- husband, wife or civil partner; or
- unmarried or same-sex partner; or
- child aged under 18 years old.
Dependent children can be over 18 years old if they are in the UK now as dependants.
The leave to remain as a Dependant of the Student is granted in line with the Student’s visa expiry date.
It is impossible to switch into the category as a Dependant of the Student if an applicant has either a leave to enter or remain as a visitor, temporary admission, or temporary release.
The immigration lawyers at Lawpark are experts in dealing with the Student Visa application. You may need legal help from immigration lawyers in London to prepare and submit your Student Visa request. So, we are here to provide you with friendly, reliable, efficient and professional immigration service.
Submit your application for a Student Visa
Our team of professionals would work with you and your request for a Student Visa. So, you can expect to enjoy the following services:
- Our immigration specialists will provide you with detailed instructions regarding immigration regulations and the specific procedures required by the Home Office and the UKBA that are relevant to your case.
- One of our lawyers will answer any questions about your case while identifying its benefits and drawbacks.
- Our immigration lawyers will also explain all documentation you need to submit alongside your Student Visa application.
- Further, a team member will examine these documents and discuss how they are relevant to your case.
- Besides, our team of immigration lawyers will complete the application forms and answer any questions that you may have.
- If needed, our immigration lawyers will prepare a sponsorship declaration and explain the process in detail.
- Moreover, our lawyers will draft a cover letter that will support and submit the Student Visa application.
- We will protect your interests during the entire process. We will keep you informed while the application is pending with the Home Office.
- Our team of immigration lawyers will also communicate with the UKBA and the Home Office to ensure a quick decision in regard to your application for a Student Visa.