Tier 4 Student Visa

The UK is renowned for its education system with some of the most prestigious universities and educational establishments  in the world. You can apply to come to the UK as a student if you are aged 16 or over and you intend to be in the UK for longer than 6 months.

You can apply for a Tier 4 (General) student visa to study in the UK if you:

• - have been offered an unconditional offer on a course with a licensed Tier 4 sponsor
• - can speak, read, write and understand the English language to the appropriate level
• - have enough money to support yourself and pay for your course - the amount will vary depending on your circumstances
• - are from a country that is not in the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland

You can arrive in the UK up to 1 week before your course starts or up to 1 month before depending on the length of your course. The length of time you can stay in the UK depends on the type of course you have chosen to study.

You will be permitted to:

• - study
• - work as a student union sabbatical officer
• - apply to extend your stay
• - work in most jobs for specified hours - depending on what level your course is and what kind of sponsor you have

Your education provider will send you a confirmation of acceptance for studies once they have offered you a place on a course. Thereafter, you will need to submit the relevant application and Aschfords Law can assist and guide you through the entire application process.

If you are studying in the UK on a Tier 4 (Student) visa you will be able to bring your dependents to live with you in the UK for the duration of your course, provided you are studying at postgraduate level or above. You will have to show you can support them financially without relying on public benefits.

Professional fees:

Normally, instructions in respect of all UK immigration matters are undertaken on the basis of an agreed fixed fee having consideration of the complexity of the matter and the level of expertise involved. All disbursements are additional such as the Home Office / Visa application fee and Immigration Health Surcharge fee. If we are unable to agree a fixed fee, our standard hourly rate will be £300 plus VAT (if applicable).

Our agreed fixed fee usually includes meeting with one of our experienced solicitors to establish the details of your case, advice on your option(s) and merits in the matter, guidance in collating supporting and relevant documents; preparing and submitting the application/representations with the Home Office / British High Commission in your home country and advising you on the likely outcome(s) of your matter.

Time scale:

Upon receiving instructions, we will provide you with an initial list of documents. Thereafter, we shall provide a comprehensive list of documents tailored to your individual circumstances. If your matter is urgent it will be dealt with as a priority. As soon as we have received the requested information and supporting documents and we have reviewed your matter, we shall prepare and submit your application with the relevant Immigration department bearing in mind applicable deadlines. The timescale on when a decision will be received will depend on the type of application being made and backlog of the decision making body. We shall keep you informed of the progress of your matter throughout the entire application process.

Please contact us today for further advice and assistance on 020 3002 9147, 075 8293 2830 or email us at info@aschfordslaw.com.