Visa and Immigration Support

Eligibility to apply for the Graduate Route visa is dependent on a number of things.

Yes - you can work 20 hours per week in addition to your placement hours.

In most circumstances, you will be unable to fulfil a full-time permanent vacancy on a Student visa.

Yes, if you need to remain in the UK to complete your studies.

You can apply for a new CAS within the UK in one of three situations are met.

Not all students can bring dependants to the UK.

You can't bring new dependants to the UK after you apply for the Graduate Route visa.

Yes, you can collect your dependents' BRPs on their behalf as long as you have their passports with you.

No, the conditions on your visa mean that all of your studying must be done in person.

This is not something that we can provide and your prospective employer would need to carry out a ‘Right to Work’ check.

You must successfully have completed the course assigned to your most recent CAS. However, there are exceptions to this

Yes, travel and see more of the world but take your proof of immigration status with you.

Travelling outside the UK whilst having a pending visa application is not recommended.

Travelling outside the UK with a pending visa application is not recommended.

If you are using funds held in a relative's account, they must be your parent(s) or legal guardian(s).

Yes, so long as you also provide evidence that the funds in the account have been held for at least 28 days.

Your dependants who are over 16 years of age will be able to work full time in the UK.

We can only issue student BRPs to the student directly.

Whether you need a TB test will depend on the country where you live.

Yes - a programme change form will need to be signed by your current and new programme leaders.

Yes, if you are a new student or returning from an interruption.

You'll want to check if you can legally work before applying for a placement.

To apply for a Schengen visa, you will need to visit the Schengen visa website and obtain an embassy letter/

Your visa is likely to be valid for you to attend your graduation ceremony. However, if your visa expires before the date of your ceremony, you may have to return to your home country and come back to the UK on a visitor visa.

You can book an appointment with an international student adviser by creating an enquiry.

You can collect your BRP from the Student Centre at the university or the post office as chosen by you during your visa application.

You'll need help from our Student Visa Compliance Team to apply for a new visa.

You'll want to talk to the UGIC Visa Compliance team about your CAS.

You can request a CAS by filling in a CAS request form and sending it to the Visa Compliance Team.

You can make an application for the Graduate Route visa on the official UK government website.

You'll want help from the International Student Advice Service to get this.

When the Student Visa Compliance team report your course completion to UKVI, they will email you confirming they have done this, and the email will include your CAS number.

People wishing to visit you from overseas can apply for a visitor visa on the UK government website.

You can collect your BRP either from the university or the post office as per your choice in the visa application.

If you wish to prove your right to work to an employer you will need to get a Share Code.

You'll need to report your lost BRP on the Home Office website and apply for it to be replaced.

You can book an appointment with an international student adviser by sending an email to the team.

The time it takes to get a decision on a visa varies and is affected differently if you apply for your visa in or outside the UK.

Generally 20 hours for those on Student visas, and 10 hours a week if you're below degree level.

You can usually work 20 hours per week during term time as a degree level student and full-time outside of term time.

As the cost will vary on your circumstances get up-to-date information from the Home Office.

Changing your contact details is a common occurrence in life, though it is important you keep UKVI and the university updated with any changes, so important communication can be received by you.

We recommend you stop working full-time hours and revert to part-time hours (20-hours in a week).

You can switch to a sandwich programme by reaching out to the employability team.

You can open a "current account" at most banks if you provide a letter from the university and some other ID documents.

You would need to book an appointment with the Visa Application Centre (VAC) or at a UK Visa and Citizenship Application Services (UKVCAS) service point.

You can provide a copy of your flight tickets, boarding pass, and/or stamped passport showing the date of your departure.

To get a new CAS, you must submit a CAS request form to the Visa Compliance Team.

Unfortunately, if you do not receive your ATAS certificate on time, we cannot issue your CAS.

You need an ATAS certificate if your programmes requires it, and if you need to extend your visa by 3 months or more.

You will need to apply for a new CAS to extend your visa.

You do not need a CAS for resit purpose unless there is an unequivocal need for you to remain in the UK.

You are only eligible for the Graduate Route visa if you complete a course resulting in an undergraduate, postgraduate or PhD degree.

You will need a new CAS to extend your visa.

Yes, you can change to full-time mode by letting the employability team know and following the required actions.

Your mode will be changed from sandwich to full time and the visa compliance team will inform UKVI of this.

You will have to speak to RETI and complete an annual leave or authorised absence form.

If you are thinking about changing your programme of study, you need to be sure that this won't affect your visa.

Yes, you can find more information on our Welcome pages.

You'll get a new visa end date from UK Visas and Immigration once the university lets them know your studies have ended.

Yes, you'll need a new ATAS certificate if your research changes in any way.

You will need to speak to our Student Centre staff, who will contact UKVI on your behalf.

First, please check if your current address is the same as the one you used on your visa application.

You can apply for a visitor visa on the official UK government website.

You may still be able to attend by applying for a Standard Visitor visa to return to the UK.

If you need to extend your Student visa, you will have to apply for a new CAS.

You would have received an email with more information regarding this.

Students with a new CAS are able to apply for a visa extension to continue their programme

The Home Office or the police will never ask for a money transaction if there is an error with your BRP.

You need to report this immediately to UKVI.

At the moment, ATAS applications are taking at least 30 working days (6 weeks) to process.

UKVI rules state that we must withdraw students who don't attend in-person or engage with their studies for 60 days.

You need to report this immediately and apply for a new BRP. Please contact the International Student Advice team for support.

If you have noticed an error on your BRP, you need to be aware of if you applied for your visa inside the UK or outside, as this will determine how you report it.

All CAS sponsorship letters should be forwarded to the CAS team.

The documents required for a visa application depend on your personal circumstances

It is reasonable after working hard to complete your studies, you may want to go on vacation to celebrate or visit family and friends back home.

You can show proof of your visa application via a copy of the email from UKVI or your document checklist on completion of your application.

When you are withdrawn an email is sent explaining why. The effect to your visa will be an eventual cancellation.

You must inform the Visa Compliance Team, and will be required to switch to the part-time version of your programme.

Your visa will be cancelled, and you will be required to switch to a different visa or depart the UK.

You will be given a new (shorter) visa end date, and - if eligible - you will be reported for successful completion.

If you do not attend your classes you may be withdrawn from the university which will have implications for your student visa.

Your CAH3 code is a unique code that you need to apply for an ATAS certificate if the course you intend to study is on the list that requires an ATAS.

You will not be eligible for the Graduate Route and UKVI will shorten your visa.

You've got to let us know that you're late as soon as possible by contacting your faculty and our CAS team. The University of Greenwich International College (UGIC) will also need to be told what's happening.

Processing times vary depending on the visa you've applied for.

Your visa will be shortened and you will have to either return home or apply for a different visa

You can apply for the Graduate Route visa once you successfully complete your programme.

You can work full-time on successful completion of your programme.

Current processing times are explained on the Gov.uk website. If you're worried about your visa, speak to our International Student Advice team.

You can contact your Faculty regarding the end date.

You need to apply for ATAS as early as possible.

Visa processing times vary depending on whether you have applied inside or outside of the UK and what type of application you made.

Contact our International Student Advice Centre if you have gone over the 60-day threshold.

The process can take a number of days so it's best to be patient. There are also eligibility criteria you must meet.

All BRPs are expiring on 31 December 2024. From 1st January 2025, BRPs are no longer required.

Generally the answer is no, but this will depend on when you started your Masters.

FES PG Students and Working during the Summer

For further information refer to the email sent by studentvisa@gre.ac.uk.

Working requirements for students on a student visa during term 3

Programme end dates vary between different programmes of study, and can be later than expected due to the processes required after a final piece of work has been submitted.