Student Visa UK
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Student Visa UK to Study In the UK
You can apply for a student visa or child student visa if you are looking to come to the UK for higher education. The student visas allow you to study in the UK on a short or long-term basis depending upon the length of your course or research. You need to apply for a general student visa to study in the UK if you’re 16 or over.
Tier 4 (General) visa has been replaced by a student visa. The student visa provides the holder with the temporary right to live and study in the UK. If you are from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, or Liechtenstein and you started living in the UK before 31 December 2020 you should make an application under the EU settlement scheme. If you are coming to the UK from 1 January 2021 you will need to apply for a student visa.
Our exceptionally experienced student visa solicitors are experts in assisting students and academic institutions on all student visa matters. Our student visa specialists have helped thousands of clients with student visa applications.
Our highly experienced immigration solicitors based in Levenshulme, Manchester can provide free general immigration advice online via email, online chat, or an enquiry form. For detailed advice, please book an appointment with our expert immigration solicitor today.
Admission Offer Letter
We are a registered partner with various educational consultants and therefore we can get you the admission offer letter directly from the University. You can email your educational documents to ask@united-solicittors.co.uk for a free assessment of your student visa application.
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Student Visa Applications
- Entry Clearance Application
- Switch Into UK Student Visa
- Extend UK Student Visa
Family Members
- a full-time student on a postgraduate level course (RQF level 7 or above) that lasts 9 months or longer
- a new government-sponsored student on a course that lasts longer than 6 months
- a Doctorate Extension Scheme student
- Entry Clearance For Family Members of Students
- Extension of UK Student Dependant Visa
- Extend UK Student Dependant Visa
- Challenge UK Student Dependent Visa
Who Can Apply For Student Visa?
You can apply for a student visa to study in the UK if you’re 16 or over and you:
- have been offered a place on a course by a licensed student sponsor
- have enough money to support yourself and pay for your course- the amount will vary depending on your circumstances
- can speak, read, write, and understand English
- have consent from your parents if you’re 16 or 17 – you’ll need evidence of this when you apply
What Are The Requirements For UK Student Visa?
You must meet the following requirements for a UK student visa:
- Have been offered a place at a UK higher educational institution which is a licensed Tier 4 Sponsor
- Have a CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) number from your UK educational institution
- Meet minimum financial requirements to live, pay tuition, and cover expenses while in the UK
- Have proof of English language proficiency (there are some exceptions):
- Nationality from an English-speaking country, or
- An accepted English language degree, or
- Successfully passing an accredited English language test
In addition, your course must meet the criteria. You can attend the following on a Tier 4 (General) Visa:
- a full-time course that leads to at least a Level 6 qualification on the Ofqual register
- a part-time course leading to at least Level 7 on the Ofqual register
- a foreign course of degree level study that’s equal to a UK higher education course and is being run by an overseas higher education institution
- a full-time course, with at least 15 hours per week of organised daytime study, leading to a qualification which is at least Level 3 on the Ofqual register
- a recognised foundation programme as a postgraduate doctor or dentist
Maintenance Requirement For Student Visa UK
- £1,334 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses in London
- £1,023 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses outside London
What Documents Are Required For UK Student Visa?
When you apply for your student visa you must provide:
- a current passport or other valid travel documentation
- a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from your course provider
You may also need to provide:
- proof you have enough money to support yourself and pay for your course – this will vary depending on your circumstances
- a valid ATAS certificate if your course and nationality require it
- proof of parental or other legal guardian consent if you’re under 18
- proof of your relationship to your parent or guardian if you’re under 18
- your tuberculosis test results
- written consent for your application from your financial sponsor if you’ve received sponsorship for your course fees and living costs in the last 12 months
Extend Student Visa
- You may be able to extend your Student visa to stay longer and continue your course or study a new course. This includes if you currently have a Tier 4 (General) student visa.
To extend your visa you must: - be in the UK on a Student visa or a Tier 4 (General) student visa
- have an unconditional offer of a place on a course with a licensed student sponsor – shown by your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)
- show that your studies are at a higher academic level than your current course (called the ‘academic progress requirement’) – there are some exceptions
If you’ve been in the UK with a valid visa for less than 12 months, you’ll need to prove you have enough money to support yourself in the UK.
Your partner or children will need to apply separately to extend their visa. They can either apply at the same time as you, or at any time before their current visa expires.
Switch to Student Visa
You may be able to switch to a student visa if you already have permission to be in the UK.
You cannot switch to this visa if you have one of the following visas:
- a visit visa
- a short-term student visa
- a Parent of a Child Student visa
- a seasonal worker visa
- a domestic worker in a private household visa
- leave outside the immigration rules
What Can I Do If My Student Visa Is Refused?
There is no right of appeal in student visa refusal, but you can challenge UK student visa refusal by way of Administrative Review (AR). Our student visa experts can help you to make the following applications if your student visa application is refused:
- Re-Apply your student visa
- Judicial Review (JR)
- Administrative Review (AR)
Our Fees
We charge a fixed fee starting from £600 to £900 for our professional legal services in relation to UK student visa applications. The agreed fixed-fee will depend on the complexity of the matter and the casework involved in the matter.
In case of refusal, we charge a fixed fee starting from £700 to £1000 to challenge visa refusal.
How Can We Help With Your UK Visa Application?
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- We assess your circumstances and provide you with a quote for our services if you want to move ahead.
- You pay a 50% deposit of our fee so you never part with all your money.
- We Provide you with a comprehensive checklist of documents according to your circumstances.
- We advise you on the evidence and process of submitting the application from the country you apply from.
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