For more information please contact: -
Kay Loxham or
Helene Kelly
Immigration and Welfare Officers
Student Centre,
Chancellor's Mall
Tel: 01204 903437 or 903496
Email:
studentimmigration@bolton.ac.uk|
Appointment Times:
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays:
10:00am, 10:30am, 2:00pm, 2:30pm
To book an appointment please contact the Student Advisors on 01204 903733 or email studentadvisors@bolton.ac.uk|
Immigration Changes effective from 06 April 2012
With effect from 6th April 2012 the UK Border Agency (UKBA) will introduce a number of changes to Tier 1 and Tier 4 of the points based system. View our leaflet here for an overview of the changes.
Biometric Enrolment for Students
Student can enrol their biometric details at some Post Office branches throughout the UK. You do not require an appointment to use this service, simply turn up at one of the participating locations and go through the enrolment process. There is a fee to cover the cost of the enrolment.
Further details including the cost and a list of the nearest participating Post Offices can be found on the Post Office| website
New Rules for student visas from 04 July 2011
From 04 July 2011, some new immigration rules will affect Tier 4 (General), Tier 4 (Child), PBS (Dependant) applications made on or after that date. You should always read both the UKBA help text| and policy guidance| available to help you with your Tier 4 application and ensure that you use the latest application form. The key changes are around: -
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Working during your studies
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Your family's immigration
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Evidence of maintenance for Tier 4 applications
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Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) clearance
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Academic progress
A summary of the new student policy is available from UKCISA| and the UKBA|.
Tier 1 (Post Study Work) will be abolished in April 2012
The Government has announced that Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) will be abolished in April 2012. Until then, it is still possible to apply under this scheme both in the UK and outside the UK.
The UK Border Agency has published new Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) guidance which comes into force on 6 April 2011. Application fees increase from this date to £474 for entry clearance (a visa) outside the UK, £594 for a postal application in the UK and £918 for a premium application in the UK. Always make sure that you use the most recent application form available from the UK Border Agency's website.
UKBA Tier 1 (Post Study Work) application forms and guidance| applying from within the UK.
Premium PEO appointments in Liverpool
If you are applying to extend your stay in the UK, you may be able to make your application in person at a Public Enquiry Office (PEO). This is a premium service, and you will need to pay a premium fee.
Students who would like to book an appointment at the PEO in Liverpool can now do this via email. Please contact your Immigration and Welfare Officer for details.
IF using the email please make sure that you include: -
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Family Name
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Forename
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Date of Birth
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Contact telephone number
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No. of dependants if applicable
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Visa expiry date
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Place of study
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Appointment type needed
Please see the UKBA web page Applying in person at a public enquiry office| for more information
Last updated April 2012