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The UK’s New Post-Brexit Points-Based Immigration System

The UK’s New post-Brexit Points-Based Immigration System (Part 1 of 2) Before discussing the changes and the introduction of a new post-Brexit Points-Based Immigration System, let us briefly outline of the old system. From 2021 there will be a lot

Svitlana Shlapak 2nd July 202015th August 2022 EEA/EU, Latest Post, Study in the UK, Visit the UK, Work in the UK Read more

Change of Financial Support Rules for EU, other EEA and Swiss Students

Change of Financial Support Rules for EU, other EEA and Swiss Students: Two days ago, Michelle Donelan, the Minister of State for Universities confirmed that the eligibility rules for EEA student would be changing. Accordingly, these changes will apply to

Svitlana Shlapak 24th June 20201st July 2021 Latest Post, Study in the UK Read more

How Much Will Your Visa Outside the UK Cost?

How Much Will Your Visa Outside the UK Cost? Generally, there are three main components to a successful visa application. The applicants will need to meet the suitability requirements. In other words, the Home Office sometimes refers to them as

Svitlana Shlapak 4th June 202015th August 2022 Miscellaneous, Study in the UK, Visit the UK Read more

The Genuine Student Rule in Student Visa (Tier 4 (General) Applications (Part 3 of 3)

The Genuine Student Rule in Student Visa (Tier 4 (General) Applications (Part 3 of 3) THIS IS PART 3 OF 3. READ PART 1 HERE READ PART 2 HERE The personal and financial circumstances of the applicant and any dependant

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The Genuine Student Rule in Student Visa (Tier 4 (General) Applicants (Part 2 of 3)

The Genuine Student Rule in Student Visa (Tier 4 (General) Applicants (Part 2 of 3) THIS IS PART 2 OF 3. READ PART 1 HERE. READ PART 3 HERE.   The applicant’s education history, study and post-study plans The sky

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The Genuine Student Rule in Student Visa (Tier 4 (General) Applicants (Part 1 of 3)

The Genuine Student Rule in Student Visa (Tier 4 (General) Applicants (Part 1 of 3) All visa nationals wishing to study in the UK for longer need to apply for a document known as entry clearance (visa) to study here.

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Short-term Students

Short-term Students I’ve dedicated a number of articles and videos explaining the Tier 4 (General) Student UK Immigration route. This is when international students would like to enrol on an English language course that lasts longer than 11 months. Alternatively,

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The UK’s Future Immigration System

Several days ago the UK Government published ‘The UK’s future immigration system’ briefing paper with an overview of some of the proposals for the future immigration system in the UK. In this article, I’ll summarise the main points from this

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Do You Need a Visa to Enter the UK?

General Rules Despite its seeming complexity, the rules are very simple. You don’t need a visa to enter the UK if you are a British citizen. If you are an EU national, you may want to double-check the rules in

Svitlana Shlapak 10th October 201915th August 2022 Avoid Refusals, Latest Post, Study in the UK, Visit the UK, Work in the UK Read more

Length of Time a Tier 4 (General) Student Can Come to the UK For

Length of Time a Tier 4 (General) Student Can Come to the UK For The table below explains how much time a Tier 4 (General) Student can come to the UK for:   Type of course Total length of course

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Mandatory Grounds for Refusal for Leave to Remain Applications

Mandatory Grounds for Refusal for Leave to Remain Applications: This article is part three of four articles, which I have written for you, guys, to explain general grounds for refusal.  Why is it important for you to understand this topic?

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Discretionary General Grounds for Refusal for Entry Clearance Applications

Discretionary General Grounds for Refusal for Entry Clearance Applications In my previous article, I explained that how not to be caught by any general grounds for refusal is one of the keys to a successful visa application.   Mandatory and

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Mandatory General Grounds for Refusal for Entry Clearance Applications

Mandatory General Grounds for Refusal for Entry Clearance Applications One of the Keys to a Successful Visa Application Understanding general grounds for refusal for entry clearance application is one of the KEY components to your successful visa application. This is

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Study in the UK as an International Student

Study in the UK as an International Student Requirements You Need to Meet in Order to Study in the UK as an International Student You will be considered as an international student if you are not a British Citizen and

Svitlana Shlapak 15th April 201915th August 2022 Latest Post, Study in the UK Read more
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