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, you can get a visa extension for that but we'll need to see that you make adequate progress with 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 Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) before you’ve completed registration.

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.

Changing your programme might be possible if you are eligible for an exemption.

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 application is not recommended.

Travelling outside the UK with a pending visa application is not recommended as the immigration rules say your application may be treated as a withdrawal if you leave the UK.

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 you'll need to submit your financial evidence in the right format to make sure your visa application is successful.

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 Student visa compliance team.

The set process to follow is explained on our website.

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.

This will vary on a number of factors, including what visa you are here on or when you want to work.

This will vary on a number of factors, including if you are here on a visa or when you want to work.

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 bank account of your choice and can obtain a bank letter required from the university.

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.

Share a copy of your boarding pass or stamped passport.

If you need to extend your student visa, the earliest time the immigration rules allow you to make this application is 3-months before the start date in the new CAS.

To get a new CAS, you must submit a CAS request from and send an email to the team.

If your VISA is ending soon, contact the VISA compliance team. But if you do not receive your ATAS certificate, we cannot issue your CAS.

You need an ATAS certificate only if your programmes requires and if you need to extend your visa by 3 months.

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

You can extend your student VISA by applying for a new CAS to support your application.

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 by letting the employability team aware of this and follow the required actions.

Yes, it's very likely that interrupting your studies will end your visa early and mean that you have to leave the UK.

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

You will have to speak to your faculty 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 uni 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 and take further action.

Please check if the address on your VISA application is correct.

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 more information regarding this on your email.

Yes, but find out know more about how to do this because it's different if you're outside the UK.

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 the UKVI and inform them of this error.

At the moment, ATAS applications are taking at least 20 working days (4 weeks) to process.

The UKVI are very strict about you have to study in person and on campus. Not doing that for 60 days will withdraw you from your course.

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.

The email we send you explains why you have been withdrawn, how to appeal, and where to send your questions.

You will need to inform the Visa Compliance Team of the change.

There will be several implications if you withdraw your study.

You will be given a new visa end date or can apply for a graduate route visa.

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 hear from UKVI and be provided with a new visa end date.

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.

The end date of your visa will be brought forward and you'll need to replace it if you return to study here.

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.

From 1st January 2025, BRPs are no longer required.

Information on whether international students on Masters programmes can work over summer.