1 Student Visas British Council Study UK Pre-Departure Briefing Malaysia 2018
The UK s global visa service 97% of visa applications in Malaysia are successful 7600 number of Tier 4 applications received in the year ending March 2018 96% of all visa applications issued within 15 working days Apply for your UK visa online: www.gov.uk/apply-uk-visa
Tier 4 (General) visa 3 + if under 18: parental consent letter, birth certificate For more information please visit gov.uk/tier-4-general-visa
Tier 4 (General) visa 4 + if under 18: parental consent letter, birth certificate For more information please visit gov.uk/tier-4-general-visa
POP QUIZ!!! 5 What documents do I need?
Documents Checklist 6 Passport Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) TB certificate If under 18, a consent letter from parents, birth certificate
Documents Checklist 7 Passport Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) TB certificate If under 18, a consent letter from parents, birth certificate This also applies to Tier 4 Dependents Only if they apply at the same time as the main applicant
Visa Fee 8 Tier 4 (General) visa fee USD 482 Standard processing time target of 15 working days From date of biometric Priority Visa (target of 5 working days), additional MYR 1230
Visa Fee 9 Tier 4 (General) visa fee USD 482 Standard processing time target of 15 working days From date of biometric Priority Visa (target of 5 working days), additional MYR 1230 We advise you don t confirm your flights until you have received your UK visa
Immigration Health Surcharge Fee - IHS 10 Coming to the UK for more than 6 months Required to pay an IHS fee Presently 150 per person per year From later in 2018 it will rise to 300 per person per year Entitles you to access the National Health Service (NHS) in the same way as a permanent UK resident
Biometric Residence Permits 11 Successful applicants applying to come to the UK for more than six months will receive a Biometric Resident Permit (BRP). You will choose where to pick up the BRP in the UK as you make your visa application. Your Tier 4 sponsor must keep a copy of your BRP and you must keep the original. Visa granted 30 day visa sticker on passport BRP letter Travel Travel to UK within 30 day validity period on visa Enter the UK Show your 30 day visa & BRP letter at Immigration Carry supporting documents Collect BRP Go to Post Office detailed in BRP letter
Student interviews 12 Interviews may cover: The course you have applied for. Reasons for choosing to study in the UK. How you will fund your studies. Your previous studies and future work aspirations. Your English language ability. All students applying for a Tier 4 visa will be interviewed at the Visa Application Centre. Some students are asked back for a second interview with a visa officer. Non-genuine applicants will not be granted a visa. Provided you are a genuine student the interviews are nothing to be nervous about.
Reasons why student visas are refused 14 Failing to disclose adverse immigration history. Not replying to emails from Decision Making hubs asking for missing documents or additional information. Forgetting to include a consent letter if aged under 18. Forgetting to include a TB certificate from appointed hospital.
Tips 15 You can apply 3 months in advance. It doesn't mean you will get the visa start validity from 3 months before. The 30 day validity is tied to dates on your CAS or travel dates within this period. Apply Early! You can start your application online and save mid-way. All supporting documents copied on A4 size. Check your emails daily, check spam.
Tier 4 Pilot for 27 Institutions Pilot scheme for international Masters students. Applies to 27 institutions. Duration of stay after the course ends added from 4 months to 6 months Automatically added. Supporting graduates who want to switch to a work route. List of institutions here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/twenty-three-universitiesjoin-student-visa-pilot
Tier 4 Pilot for 27 Institutions University of Oxford University of Cambridge University of Bath Imperial College London Cardiff University Goldsmiths University of London Harper Adams University Newcastle University Queen s University Belfast The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama University of Bristol Durham University University of East Anglia University of Edinburgh University of Essex University of Exeter University of Glasgow University of Leicester University of Liverpool University of Manchester University of Nottingham University of Reading University of Sheffield University of Southampton University of Wales Trinity St. David (Swansea Campus) University of Warwick University of York
Work options after you complete your studies 18 The UK has a number of employment opportunities for university students when they complete their studies. The following work options are available to you: The Doctorate Extension Scheme Tier 2 (General) min salary 20800 Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) Tier 5 (Internship) To find out more visit gov.uk/visas-immigration
Questions? Problems? gov.uk/contact-ukvi VFS Additional Services vfsglobal.co.uk/malaysia Apply early as soon as you have your Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies
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