INTO Manchester Student Guide to Tier 4 Student Visa’s and Compliance

1. INTO Manchester Student Guide to Tier 4 Student Visa’s and Compliance

2. Who can help with your visa questions These lovely people are always happy to help Nicola Francis He Hui Ling Keeley Ansell Adrienne Tighe Admissions and Student Services Student Services Student Services Support Team Leader Officer Officer Officer You can contact us at intomanchester@into.uk.com or make an appointment with reception

3. How we can help • Answer your visa questions • Show you where to find the information you need • Check your visa applications before you send them for renewal • Issue a CAS for you • Explain which documents you need to send with your visa application We cannot complete your visa forms for you this must be done by you. Your visa is your responsibility so you must remember when your visa ends.

4. Useful links • http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/ - UK Border Agency • http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/studying/adult-students/applying-inside-uk/ - This is where you can find the Tier 4 application form for renewing your visa • http://www.ukcisa.org.uk/ - UK council for International Student affairs (UKCISA) • http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAF65350AC9CFBC75&feature=mh_lolz – Video link for helping you complete your visa application

5. Protecting your Immigration Status • Make sure you enrol for your course in time • Check if you need to register with the police, this will be stated on your visa. If you are unsure please ask a member of staff • Check you work conditions. This will also be found on your visa. • Please do not work if your visa says you cannot. • Please do not work more hours than your visa states • If you think there is a mistake with your working hours please see a member of the admissions team. • Apply for your new visa in time. Every visa has an end date please make sure if you have a Tier 4 student visa you apply before it ends. This is your responsibility. • Do not claim public funds • Open a UK bank account that will send you printed bank statements • Keep copies of all your documents • If you change any of your details such as your address you must inform the UKBA • ATTEND YOUR COURSE – If you do not attend INTO may have to report you to the UKBA

6. What are the duties INTO Manchester must comply with INTO Manchester must report to the UKBA • Any Tier 4 students who fail to enrol on time without explanation. • If a student misses 10 'expected contacts' on their course of study without being granted reasonable permission. • Any student for who we withdraw sponsorship for any reason. • Any Tier 4 students who cease studies permanently/temporarily unless this is considered an authorised absence. • Any significant changes to the sponsored student’s situation.  For example, if their course length shortens, or they change their course we must inform the UKBA

7. What are the duties INTO Manchester must comply with • If there are any significant changes in our circumstances (for example, if we stop trading or become insolvent, substantially change the nature of your business, are involved in a merger or are taken over), we must tell the UKBA within 28 calendar days. • We must also send the UKBA details of any third party or intermediary, in the UK or abroad, that helped us students. • Report any students we reasonably believe to be in breach of their visa conditions. We must report most changes within 10 working days of the event in question, and give the UKBA the name and address of any new institution that the student has joined if we know it.

8. Compliance What Documents must we keep • Copy of all student’s passport pages showing all personal identity details • Copy of the student’s United Kingdom Biometric Card. • Record of the student’s absence/attendance, this may be kept either electronically or manually. • A history of the student’s contact details (United Kingdom residential address, telephone number, mobile telephone number). This must be updated regularly. • Copies (or originals where possible) of any evidence assessed by you as part of the process of making an offer to the student. For example copies of references, examination certificates etc.

9. Working during your studies If you have a TIER 4 student visa you may be able to work during your studies. If you study • Foundation • International Diploma • A levels working during your studies should be possible for up to 10 hours per week and full time during holidays. If you study any other course you will not be able to work. If you have a Student Visitor Visa you cannot work in the UK. Please check your visa and if you are unsure or think there is a mistake please speak to the Admissions team

10. Change of circumstances If you change any of your personal details whilst in the UK and you have a visa stamp in your passport you need to inform the UKBA. You can do this by completing the Migrant Change of Circumstances form http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/studying/adult-students/changes/ If you change any of your personal details whilst in the UK and you have a Biometric residence permit you need to inform the UKBA. You can do this by completing the Biometric card replacement Form http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/applicationforms/196971/formicfn1020091.pdf%20 If you are unsure how to do this please make an appointment to speak to Admissions.

11. Applying for visa • Give yourself enough time to apply • Don’t panic • Complete your form and have your documents ready before you see the Admissions team • Attend the drop in sessions and check the visa board for up to date information • If you not sure about anything check the UKBA website or speak to the Admissions Team • Smile.