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a visa is the final step towards a global education in the
UK. A visit to visa services may seem like a daunting prospect,
but these fears are unfounded.
New
UK visa application centers
In February 2003, the British High Commission introduced
improved visa application facilities and procedures
for its customers across India. Applying for a visa
is now much easier, and applications for all categories
of UK visas are accepted at these application centers.
The application centers are operated by Visa Facilitation
Services (VFS), which is responsible for accepting
applications and providing advice and guidance where
necessary. All visa applications continue to be assessed
by Entry Clearance Officers at the British High Commission
and Deputy High Commissions.
What
do you need to apply for a student visa?
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A prospective student must have been accepted on a full-time
course of study, which includes at least 15 hours per week
of day time study at a bona fide college or university in
the United Kingdom. You must have adequate funding available
to pay all the associated expenses. In general terms, the
student must demonstrate the ability to follow the studies,
and an intention to do so and to leave the UK upon their completion.
Students who complete courses at degree level or above can
apply for work permit employment on graduation. Full details
can be found on the UK visas website at www.ukvisas.gov.uk
What
documents do I need to submit in order to obtain a visa?
You will need a letter confirming that you have been accepted
onto the course, and evidence that you can pay for the studies
and any extra living expenses, including accommodation. Please
contact us
for reliable visa guidance.
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When
should I apply for a student visa?
If your course starts in September, the best time to
apply is July or August. If your course starts in January
or February then it is best to apply in November or
December.
Are
all the students interviewed? Should I be worried if
I am called for an interview?
No.
All applications are lodged at visa application centers
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by Visa Facilitation Services (VFS), who have 11 offices,
throughout India. The applications are then assessed
by the Entry Clearance Officers at British diplomatic
missions. If the officer is satisfied at that stage
that the student meets all the requirements of the Immigration
Rules, then the visa will be issued without an interview.
However, the fact that a student is asked to attend
an interview does not necessarily mean that the application
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What
kind of questions will be asked at the interview?
There is no definitive list of questions. The interviewing
officer will have to be satisfied that the student meets the
requirements of the Immigration Rules.
Are
there different kinds of student visas?
There are variations for more specialised study, for example
in the field of health care.
How
long is the student visa applicable for, and how long can
I stay?
The visa will be valid for the duration of the course, plus
a couple of months to give students the opportunity to attend
graduation ceremonies and to prepare for their departure.
Visas permit students to remain in the UK until their conditions
of entry expire.
What
happens if I am unable to complete my course in the schedules
time due to unforeseen circumstances?
Students can apply for extensions to their conditions from
the Home Office in the United Kingdom. There is now a charge
for this service.
Can
anybody I know in the UK choose to sponsor me? Is it necessary
for the person to be relative?
In theory anyone can act as a sponsor, but the entry clearance
officer will assess whether or not the proposed sponsorship
is credible. The closer the relative, the more plausible it
is that they would be spending money on the student’s
education. Should you have any queries or need support in
this event then contact
us and seek our help.
Why
are some students denied a visa?
Students are denied a visa if they do not meet the requirements
of the Immigration Rules. This will typically be because they
have insufficient funding, the proposed studies are not credible
in terms of the students academic record or background, or
the entry clearance officer is not satisfied that the student
is capable of the following the proposed course.
For
Further Information or queries contact
info@tceducation.com
As a One-stop service, we offer
personalised visa guidance and support to each of our student.
Our reliability comes from our experience helping many students
in successfully securing visas. Feel free to contact
us.
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