Archive for the 'UK Student Visa' Category

Updated Secure English Language Test Providers

For Tiers 1, 2, 4 and spouses and partners. When all of the transitional arrangements have expired, this new list will replace all existing lists of English language test providers.


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Student Visa Cuts – 8 facts you should know

The UK education industry has taken quite a beating lately. Set against a backdrop of a shrinking economy and budget cuts of up to 40%, it is no wonder there will be job losses in the education sector and the wider public sector.


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Reducing Net Migration Without Targetting Students

With international students contributing so much to the UK economy and in this time of austerity, it is vital that the £10 billion plus per year they contribute is continued.


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Student Visas are the Wrong Target for Cuts

English UK argues that targeting student visas would not help the Government to reduce net migration and would in fact seriously damage the UK’s education sector and wider economy.


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The Extended Student Visitor Visa – Frequently Asked Questions

Student Visitor Visa – what is it?

The Student Visitor Visa (SVV) is for students taking a short course of study in the UK for six months or less.


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Proposed New Tier 4 System – A New Reality for International Students?

New system for international students that might operate in future – shortly after 31 January 2011. BE PREPARED!!!

It is no longer news that the UK government intends to reduce annual net migration to the UK to sustainable levels, in the tens of thousands a year.


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Applicants of English Language Courses Remain Banned in Bangladesh

Following Damien Green’s visit to Bangladesh, the ban on Bangladeshi UK visa applicants was partially lifted on 22 July 2010, with those applying for foundation degrees, Bachelor programmes and post-graduate courses able to finally arrange a visa application appointment.


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Immediate Changes to Process of Switching Sponsor Introduced

From 23 July 2010, existing Tier 4 students who want to change to a sponsor with a Highly Trusted Sponsor (HTS) licence will be able to begin their new course of study, at their own risk, while they are waiting for the UK Border Agency to make a decision on their application to change sponsor.


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Ban on Bangladeshi Visa Applications to be Lifted Soon

Alan Duncan, the Conservative Minister of State for International Development has announced that the Bangladeshi visa ban is to be lifted soon, during a visit to the country.


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