Continuing Students

If you are a continuing student and your visa will expire before the end of your course you will need to apply for new immigration permission, "Leave to Remain", under Tier 4 of the points based system.

Before you can apply for your visa extension you will need to request a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS|) from the University and to be able to show that you have the required level of funds.

To be eligible to make an application under the points based system, you must score: -

• 30 points for your CAS;
• 10 points for required maintenance (funds).

Important - Maintenance Requirements

You will need to show evidence that you have enough money to cover your living costs and remaining tuition fees for the academic year. This money must be in your account for at least 28 consecutive days and cannot drop below this required amount at any point during this time. The closing balance must be no more than 1 month before your application..

The UKBA 'How much money do you need?' guide for students| contains more detailed information on the maintenance requirements.

Applying

Complete the application form for Tier 4 (General) Student visa available from the UKBA website|. Make sure that you read the guidance carefully, complete the application form accurately and submit all the relevant documents: -

• Two recent passport photographs in the correct format as specified by the UKBA;
• Your Passport(s);
• Your BRP or equivalent (if applicable);
• Police Registration Certificate (if applicable) ,with your current address;
• Original certificates of your previous qualifications (if applicable)
• ATAS certificate (if applicable);
• Proof of maintenance (funds);

You must make sure that you use the latest version of the application form; the UKBA updates the forms frequently and if you use an old one your application will be rejected. 

Applications by post can take several weeks (see UKBA Waiting Times|), so if you need to travel urgently you may wish to apply in person at a Public Enquiry Office| (PEO). This is a premium service, and you will need to book an appointment and pay a premium fee.

Premium PEO appointments in Liverpool

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: - 

• Family name
• Forename 
• Date of Birth
• Contact telephone number
• No. of dependants if applicable
• Visa expiry date
• Place of study
• Appointment type needed

 View a flowchart| of what to expect when you arrive for your appointment at Liverpool

 

Extending your Student Visa Workshop - Coming Soon!

The student visa workshops provides information about the new immigration requirements under Tier 4 of the Points Based System, how to complete the form and what evidence you will need to provide. You are expected to attend a Student Visa Workshop before having an appointment with an Immigration & Welfare Officer.

All the workshops will take place at 2.00pm-3.30pm on a Wednesday, please make sure that you arrive on time, as the workshop contains very important information right from the start. Strictly no admittance after 2.15pm.

To book a place on the Student Visa Workshop please contact the Student Advisors on Telephone 01204 903733 or email studentadvisors@bolton.ac.uk|  or studentimmigration@bolton.ac.uk|. Following your booking, you will receive confirmation of your place and the location of the presentation.

Overview of the workshop

To remain in the UK legally you must hold a valid visa. If you need to extend your student visa, you will need to prepare your visa extension application at least 8 weeks before your visa expiry date.

We expect all students to have attended a Student Visa Workshop before attending an appointment with the Immigration & Welfare Officer.

What the workshop covers

In the workshop the Immigration & Welfare Officer will go through the documentation that you need for a visa extension and the UKBA rules

In the workshop the Immigration & Welfare Officer will to through the documents you need for a visa extension, and the UKBA rules on acceptable documents.

 

Last updated February 2012