how we can help
The Advice Centre offers advice and guidance to those who wish to Extend their Leave to Remain in the UK as a student. We can also answer questions regarding working in the UK after your studies.
If you have immigration enquiries not related to Student Extensions or Post-Study Work we would recommend you to visit the University's Student Support Office.
All immigration advice is offered by appointment only. Each appointment lasts 45 minutes (unless otherwise stated). During busier periods appointments may be limited to 2 appointments per application. Appointments will be offered on a first come, first serve basis. Please note we are not able to offer appointments regarding Post-Study work during October.
extending your student visa
The Advice Centre operates the Home Office Student Batch Scheme for students wishing to extend their leave to remain as a student.
Please ensure you are aware of your visa expiry date and you start planning your application in advance of the date. It is essential that you make an application before your visa expiry date; if you make a late application you will become an overstayer which can have serious consequences for your future immigration.
To extend your immigration permission as a student you will need to use the Tier4(G) form. The form should be downloaded and printed from the UKBA website along with the Photo Guidance notes, the Tier 4 Policy Guidance notes and the Help Text Leaflet.
For further information about extending your immigration permission as a student please click here to download our Tier 4 factsheet
Please click here for our Guide to completing the Tier 4 Form. It is vital that you read the Policy Guidance Notes and Help Text leaflet accompanying the Tier4 form carefully. This Guide is intended to help you when filling out the form, however, it is not exhaustive and you should always refer to the UKBA Policy Guidance and Help Text Leaflet if you are unsure.
working in the UK AFTER your studies
The Advice Centre can offer limited advice about Tier 1 (Post-Study work) applications. Although we will answer questions relating to the application form, we are not able to check Tier 1 Post Study work applications in full and will not accept responsibility for your application. If you would like someone to check your application in full then you will need to seek advice from a solicitor specialising in UK immigration law. We can recommend a local solicitor.
For more information and guidance please click here to download our Tier1 factsheet
Help on completing the form can also be found on UKCISA: Working in the UK after your studies (see link on right hand menu of this page 'Notes on completing form Tier 1 [Post Study Work])