There has been a new decision taken by UKBA with regard to issuing visa extension/renewals to those attending B rated colleges.
If you are renewing to continue on your current course and your college is B rated, your application will be refused based on a clause pertaining to B sponsors and visa extensions / renewals.
Please contact us now if your visa expires in OCT, NOV, DEC.
We strongly advise against submitting your application on your own.
Call or email us now for further advice.
Tel: 07940476082
Email: britishvisas@gmail.com
Wednesday, 26 October 2011
Sunday, 2 October 2011
Attending a B rated or Suspended college - don't get stuck...read on!
As a student, paying university/college fees are often difficult, even with instalment plans.
It has been noted that many B rated or Suspended colleges are taking advantage of students, particularly those students in need of CAS letters and in some appointments we have had recently, these colleges have been using scare tactics towards students pressuring them into paying off full fees.
There is no guarantee if you pay your fees in full, particularly if you have an agreement to pay in installment that your B rated or Suspended college will have their license renewed and there is no guarantee that you will be refunded as many of these colleges have clauses on their receipts or documents a fine print of 'no refund'.
Many students are currently affected by the many closures that UKBA have done due to these B rated and Suspended colleges licensed not being renewed for failure on their part for not being up to UKBA standards and requirements.
The following has happened and can happen to you if you do not take appropriate measurements to safeguard yourself.
Contact us for advice on the best course of action suited to you especially if you are attending a college that is B rated or Suspended by UKBA.
Basic EMAIL advice is FREE - britishvisas@gmail.com
In person appointments are available Weekdays, Evenings (up to 9pm) and Saturdays & Sundays.
It has been noted that many B rated or Suspended colleges are taking advantage of students, particularly those students in need of CAS letters and in some appointments we have had recently, these colleges have been using scare tactics towards students pressuring them into paying off full fees.
There is no guarantee if you pay your fees in full, particularly if you have an agreement to pay in installment that your B rated or Suspended college will have their license renewed and there is no guarantee that you will be refunded as many of these colleges have clauses on their receipts or documents a fine print of 'no refund'.
Many students are currently affected by the many closures that UKBA have done due to these B rated and Suspended colleges licensed not being renewed for failure on their part for not being up to UKBA standards and requirements.
The following has happened and can happen to you if you do not take appropriate measurements to safeguard yourself.
- College is closed by UKBA
- Students were not informed by college management and showed up to attend class only to find their college doors locked
- Students paid full fees up front, or were pressured into paying a huge amount within recent times
- Student is informed that they have a certain amount of time to leave the UK
- Student oyster cards are no longer valid
- College management or representatives cannot be found
- College not responding to any emails
- Student quoted ' fees not refundable'
- Student is unable to complete course after paying in full
- Student has to find over £8000 to re enroll at another college
- Student has to start their entire course from the beginning
- Student loses out opportunity to apply for Post Study Work Visa before it closes
Contact us for advice on the best course of action suited to you especially if you are attending a college that is B rated or Suspended by UKBA.
Basic EMAIL advice is FREE - britishvisas@gmail.com
In person appointments are available Weekdays, Evenings (up to 9pm) and Saturdays & Sundays.
Thursday, 22 September 2011
What is Established Presence??
Established presence is the terminology given to a DISCOUNTED amount of maintenance needed to show UKBA when applying for a Tier 4 extension.
In other words, when a student comes to the UK for the first time, they need £7200 maintenance (If studying in London) plus the first year of their school fees
BUT....
Once in the UK, and applying for an extension, it is possible to need LESS money to show to UKBA. (£1600 pounds if in London - Less if outside London)
Now the recent changes to UKBA rules have changed significantly the Established presence rules. In order to show LESS money the following MUST be adhered to...
1. (NEW) You MUST have a VALID VISA when applying for an extension (PLUS)
2. You must have finished six months of a CONTINUING course (OR)
3. You must have FINISHED a course, that lasted at least six months, during your last visa
Miss any ONE of the above and you need £7200 maintenance to get an extension.
Now the PROBLEMS we are seeing, is if a student is studying a course, and chooses to leave that course and go to a new Tier 4 sponsor, then, many do not realise that although they may have a valid visa, they LOSE the established presence (As they have not finished their course) and hence need £7200 to apply.
Give us a call or send a text or email with any questions or if you need an appointment.
EMAIL: britishvisas@gmail.com
CALL / TEXT: 0794047 6082
In other words, when a student comes to the UK for the first time, they need £7200 maintenance (If studying in London) plus the first year of their school fees
BUT....
Once in the UK, and applying for an extension, it is possible to need LESS money to show to UKBA. (£1600 pounds if in London - Less if outside London)
Now the recent changes to UKBA rules have changed significantly the Established presence rules. In order to show LESS money the following MUST be adhered to...
1. (NEW) You MUST have a VALID VISA when applying for an extension (PLUS)
2. You must have finished six months of a CONTINUING course (OR)
3. You must have FINISHED a course, that lasted at least six months, during your last visa
Miss any ONE of the above and you need £7200 maintenance to get an extension.
Now the PROBLEMS we are seeing, is if a student is studying a course, and chooses to leave that course and go to a new Tier 4 sponsor, then, many do not realise that although they may have a valid visa, they LOSE the established presence (As they have not finished their course) and hence need £7200 to apply.
Give us a call or send a text or email with any questions or if you need an appointment.
EMAIL: britishvisas@gmail.com
CALL / TEXT: 0794047 6082
Tier 4 (Student Visa) & You...what you need to know
Firstly, we believe that many students will shortly be caught up in the new rules allowing Tier 4 students to only study THREE YEARS below degree level.
The new rules allow a maximum of EIGHT years as a Tier 4 student, with only THREE years below degree level. (Three years from the START of Tier 4)
Tier 4 replaced student visas in March 2009, and so the new Tier 4 rules start counting from March 2009.
SO HOW DOES THAT AFFECT A TIER 4 STUDENT?
Effectively, the new rules start counting from the day that a person was issued a Tier 4 visa AFTER March 2009. This means that each Tier 4 student has to be assessed individually, to work out how LONG they have already been on a course under Level 6, before they would breach the three year maximum.
This means that many students that are on courses now, where their visas do not cover the entire course, are in danger of being refused extensions IF the further extension would take them past three years under Level 6. (When a student runs out of the three year period at Tier 4, they either HAVE to be on a level 6 course, or leave the UK)
So for example of a student became a Tier 4 student in March 2009, and is still on a level 3,4 or 5 course, and they apply for a further visa NOW to continue a level 5 course next year THEY WILL BE REFUSED. (As their three years below degree would be finished).
If this applies to you, contact us now:
EMAIL: britishvisas@gmail.com, CALL / TEXT: 0794047 6082
FREE advice via email.
The new rules allow a maximum of EIGHT years as a Tier 4 student, with only THREE years below degree level. (Three years from the START of Tier 4)
Tier 4 replaced student visas in March 2009, and so the new Tier 4 rules start counting from March 2009.
SO HOW DOES THAT AFFECT A TIER 4 STUDENT?
Effectively, the new rules start counting from the day that a person was issued a Tier 4 visa AFTER March 2009. This means that each Tier 4 student has to be assessed individually, to work out how LONG they have already been on a course under Level 6, before they would breach the three year maximum.
UKBA when approving an application, will be calculating each individual case, looking at the date the person first was granted Tier 4, and if a students current application is to continue studying below Level 6, and will take the student beyond the maximum three years, that application will be REFUSED.
This means that many students that are on courses now, where their visas do not cover the entire course, are in danger of being refused extensions IF the further extension would take them past three years under Level 6. (When a student runs out of the three year period at Tier 4, they either HAVE to be on a level 6 course, or leave the UK)
So for example of a student became a Tier 4 student in March 2009, and is still on a level 3,4 or 5 course, and they apply for a further visa NOW to continue a level 5 course next year THEY WILL BE REFUSED. (As their three years below degree would be finished).
If this applies to you, contact us now:
EMAIL: britishvisas@gmail.com, CALL / TEXT: 0794047 6082
FREE advice via email.
Sunday, 18 September 2011
Choose the correct college - Highly Trusted or A rated only
Let the experienced team at British Visas help you.
The UKBA rules are rapidly changing and becoming stricter.
Colleges are required to be under the Highly Trusted grade to accept international students by April 2012.
Do you know that you will not be allowed to work under the new rules if your college is not Highly Trusted? You may also be restricted to only working 10 hours.
You may not be allowed to bring your dependents (spouse or children) with you on your student visa.
Your spouse/dependent may not be allowed to work.
Our expereinced team have contacts in various reputable colleges with reasonable tuition fees which are in full compliance of UKBA regulations and are Highly Trusted.
Contact us now, let us know what course you are interested in and other relevant details and we will be in touch with you to guide you through the admission process.
EMAIL: britishvisas@gmail.com
CALL / TEXT: 0794047 6082
The UKBA rules are rapidly changing and becoming stricter.
Colleges are required to be under the Highly Trusted grade to accept international students by April 2012.
- Thinking of studying in London ?
- Already in London, thinking of changing colleges?
- College recently closed or suspended?
- Are you currently attending a B rated college?
Do you know that you will not be allowed to work under the new rules if your college is not Highly Trusted? You may also be restricted to only working 10 hours.
You may not be allowed to bring your dependents (spouse or children) with you on your student visa.
Your spouse/dependent may not be allowed to work.
Our expereinced team have contacts in various reputable colleges with reasonable tuition fees which are in full compliance of UKBA regulations and are Highly Trusted.
Contact us now, let us know what course you are interested in and other relevant details and we will be in touch with you to guide you through the admission process.
EMAIL: britishvisas@gmail.com
CALL / TEXT: 0794047 6082
Thursday, 15 September 2011
Ankara Agreement - - Turkish Nationals
The Ankara agreement also called the stand-still clause was signed on 12th of September 1963 between Turkey and the European Economic Community (EEC), following the request of Turkey to join the EEC in 1959.
The Ankara Agreement provides special rights for Turkish nationals and offers less stringent requirements for coming and living in the UK (and all other EU member states) under a business or worker visa.
The experienced team at British Visas can assist, guide and advise Turkish nationals in their application under this agreement.
Contact one of our team today.
CALL: 0794047 6082
EMAIL: britishvisas@gmail.com
The Ankara Agreement provides special rights for Turkish nationals and offers less stringent requirements for coming and living in the UK (and all other EU member states) under a business or worker visa.
The experienced team at British Visas can assist, guide and advise Turkish nationals in their application under this agreement.
Contact one of our team today.
CALL: 0794047 6082
EMAIL: britishvisas@gmail.com
'B' RATED COLLEGES - possible closures
As you all may know within the last couple weeks, the UKBA has suspended several college's license AND downgraded others to B rating, which means they are no longer a Highly Trusted Sponsor or have an A rating.
Please be advised of the following:
1. Many of these colleges that have been downgraded to B rating have until 20th October 2011 to meet with the strict guidelines and policies given to them by UKBA.
Should these colleges not meet with UKBA approval, the colleges can lose their license and be shut down/closed permanently with immediate effect. This affects you the student.
2. If you are currently attending a B rated college, you may lose your right to work in the UK.
3. If your visa is up for renewal and you are at a B rated college, your visa may be held up by UKBA for months or your visa may be refused.
4. You may be asked to leave the country or find another college that is highly trusted within a certain time frame.
To avoid any complications or uncertainty, we advise that you discuss your visa needs with our dedicated team who will advise you on the best next step.
If your visa is due to expire within September / October we advise that you set up an appointment as soon as possible:
CALL: 079 4047 6082
EMAIL: britishvisas@gmail.com
Please be advised of the following:
1. Many of these colleges that have been downgraded to B rating have until 20th October 2011 to meet with the strict guidelines and policies given to them by UKBA.
Should these colleges not meet with UKBA approval, the colleges can lose their license and be shut down/closed permanently with immediate effect. This affects you the student.
2. If you are currently attending a B rated college, you may lose your right to work in the UK.
3. If your visa is up for renewal and you are at a B rated college, your visa may be held up by UKBA for months or your visa may be refused.
4. You may be asked to leave the country or find another college that is highly trusted within a certain time frame.
To avoid any complications or uncertainty, we advise that you discuss your visa needs with our dedicated team who will advise you on the best next step.
If your visa is due to expire within September / October we advise that you set up an appointment as soon as possible:
CALL: 079 4047 6082
EMAIL: britishvisas@gmail.com
Saturday, 10 September 2011
CAS Letters & Student Visa Renewals
Do you have your CAS letter (Confirmation of Acceptance) from your college?
Remember Tier 4 - Student Visas are on the Points Based system:
* 30 points for a Confirmation for Acceptance for Studies (CAS)
* 10 points for maintenance funds
Remember Tier 4 - Student Visas are on the Points Based system:
* 30 points for a Confirmation for Acceptance for Studies (CAS)
* 10 points for maintenance funds
Is your school/college HIGHLY TRUSTED? or 'A' rated? If not, your student visa renewal may encounter many problems and be refused - If your college is ‘B’ rated or lower, they may be restricted to how many CAS letters they can give.
You may not get a CAS letter at all.
Without a CAS letter from your college, you will not be able to apply for your visa or renewal.
Don't be a victim of a visa refusal or lack of CAS letter.
CALL OR TEXT US NOW: 0794047 6082
Consultation appointments for students are reasonably priced and will be deducted from your overall fee should we be taking your case forward, representing you at UKBA or any appeals or court.
Send us an email with the details of your case / requirements and we will respond to you with an appointment date and time if needed.
Tuesday, 6 September 2011
Student Visa Renewals get tougher
Is your student visa due for renewal soon?
As UKBA gets tougher on visas, Student Visas are being refused in great numbers for the simplest spelling mistake.
It does not matter how long you have been here or if you have been given a visa before - they will refuse to renew and your application will not be valid.
Is your school/college HIGHLY TRUSTED? or 'A' rated? If not, you may not be able to get your STUDENT VISA renewed.
Don't be a victim of a visa refusal.
If you are refused a visa you can be removed from the UK immediately.
You also lose the right to apply for Post Study Work Visa.
CALL OR TEXT US NOW: 0794047 6082
As UKBA gets tougher on visas, Student Visas are being refused in great numbers for the simplest spelling mistake.
It does not matter how long you have been here or if you have been given a visa before - they will refuse to renew and your application will not be valid.
Is your school/college HIGHLY TRUSTED? or 'A' rated? If not, you may not be able to get your STUDENT VISA renewed.
Don't be a victim of a visa refusal.
If you are refused a visa you can be removed from the UK immediately.
You also lose the right to apply for Post Study Work Visa.
CALL OR TEXT US NOW: 0794047 6082
Sunday, 21 August 2011
Colleges Licenses Suspended & Downgraded
Within this last week, the UKBA has suspended several colleges licenses AND downgraded others to B rating, which means they are no longer a Highly Trusted Sponsor.
This may mean that the downgraded colleges can have their license suspended or withdrawn shortly.
If your college is among one of these, this has an effect on you, your course and your student visa. Especially if you will be needing to renew or your CAS letter.
For assistance or further information on how this affects you, your work permission, your family and your stay in the UK please contact us as soon as possible.
Email
britishvisas@gmail.com
Telephone
+44 794047 6082 - (text messages accepted)
This may mean that the downgraded colleges can have their license suspended or withdrawn shortly.
If your college is among one of these, this has an effect on you, your course and your student visa. Especially if you will be needing to renew or your CAS letter.
For assistance or further information on how this affects you, your work permission, your family and your stay in the UK please contact us as soon as possible.
britishvisas@gmail.com
Telephone
+44 794047 6082 - (text messages accepted)
Thursday, 18 August 2011
Married to an European National?
The UKBA is clamping down on these marriages in the last couple months and ONE mistake on your application forms and the marriage can be viewed as FALSE and your visa/residence permit will be denied.
If you are married to an European national or getting married to an European national, we can assist and represent you in filing the correct papers for your spouse visa/residence permit.
Additionally, if you were married to a European national and have become divorced. New UKBA rules now allow husbands and wives of European nationals to live here permanently if you have lived with your European partner for at least one year.
Please schedule an appointment with us now so we can assist you in filling out the correct documents and represent on your behalf.
Email
britishvisas@gmail.com
Telephone
+44 794047 6082 - (text messages accepted)
If you are married to an European national or getting married to an European national, we can assist and represent you in filing the correct papers for your spouse visa/residence permit.
Additionally, if you were married to a European national and have become divorced. New UKBA rules now allow husbands and wives of European nationals to live here permanently if you have lived with your European partner for at least one year.
Please schedule an appointment with us now so we can assist you in filling out the correct documents and represent on your behalf.
britishvisas@gmail.com
Telephone
+44 794047 6082 - (text messages accepted)
International Students - Can you afford £7200 maintenance to UKBA?
Did you know that all colleges and universities have to be highly trusted by April 2012.
Is your college Highly Trusted?
Is your college Highly Trusted?
New Student Visa rules require you to progress in course your levels. We can assist in finding the right course to meet the rules.
New rules have come into effect as of April 2011. You can lose established presence and be required to show UKBA £7200 in maintenance? Do you have this amount PLUS any outstanding college or university fees in your account for 30 consecutive days?
You will have to show £7200 plus any outstanding fees if....
A. You change college before finishing your first course
B. You make a mistake on your application form ( or )
C. You become illegal
Contact us now to schedule your appointment so we can advise you on the best options for you and assist in filling out your Student Visa application so there are NO mistakes.
Remember ONE mistake and your form will be refused, you will have to send a fresh application, pay the fee again AND show £7200 plus outstanding fees in an account for 30 consecutive days.
Wednesday, 17 August 2011
Asylum Cases / Overstayers
Please be aware that the LEGACY programme is closing.
If you have been refused asylum before 2007 and are still in the UK and have not had a decision from the UK, or have not made an application under Legacy to remain please contact us immediately.
In July 2006, the Home Secretary announced that there was an asylum "legacy" of around 450,000 cases, and the UK Border Agency (UKBA) would clear this legacy within 5 years (to 2011). To deal with these legacy cases, the UKBA have established a separate directorate – the legacy directorate.
What is a legacy case?
A legacy case is any case where all of the following apply:
- there has been a claim for asylum;
- the Home Office records indicate that the case has not been concluded;
- the case is not being dealt with by the New Asylum Model (NAM).
If you have been refused asylum before 2007 and are still in the UK and have not had a decision from the UK, or have not made an application under Legacy to remain please contact us immediately.
Post Study Work Visas
Please remember that the visa category known as Post Study Work (PSW) closes 6 April 2012
(Last applications to reach UKBA no later than 5PM on the 5th April 2012)
The Tier 1 (Post-study work) category allows the UK to retain the most able international (non-European) graduates who have studied here.
During your permission to stay under Tier 1 (Post-study work), you can look for work without needing to have a sponsor.
If you are in your final year at University or your degree course , contact us NOW for a consultation.
(Last applications to reach UKBA no later than 5PM on the 5th April 2012)
The Tier 1 (Post-study work) category allows the UK to retain the most able international (non-European) graduates who have studied here.
During your permission to stay under Tier 1 (Post-study work), you can look for work without needing to have a sponsor.
If you are in your final year at University or your degree course , contact us NOW for a consultation.
Update on UK Student Visas/Tier 4
The United Kingdom Border Agency (UKBA) is the department responsible for immigration law. The immigration law is published in a document called the Immigration rules and can be found under law and policy on the UKBA web site.
Colleges and Universities have to apply for a license (Sponsorship license) and for students it’s called a Tier 4 sponsorship license. UKBA then visit the college or University and give it a ‘rating ‘ with Highly trusted being the highest rating, followed by ‘A’ rating and ‘B’ rating.
FROM APRIL 2012 ONLY HIGHLY TRUSTED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES WILL BE ABLE TO SPONSOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS……IT IS VITAL THEREFORE THAT YOU CHOOSE A REPUTABLE COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY THAT WILL STAY IN BUSINESS AFTER THIS IMPORTANT CHANGE.
NB: Even Highly Trusted colleges and Universities can have their Highly Trusted status taken away, so we encourage all students who are choosing to study at a college rather than at a University to fully research the college, its academic record, and its reputation.
Did you know that some publicly funded colleges can run courses with a work placement PLUS give you 10 hours a week work permission?
Did you know that you cannot work at all if you study at a private college?
Did you know that you can work 20 hours a week if studying at a University?
Welcome to British Visas
Our aim is to make your transition/life to and in the UK much easier.
We will be providing you with the most up to date and relevant information regarding the visa you are interested in - including Student visas, Appeals, Tier 2, Asylum, Fiancé & Marriage and much more.
Our staff can also assist in placing International Students at registered, recognised Highly Trusted Universities.
If you are already in the United Kingdom under a visa, we can assist you when the time comes for your visa renewal.
Our fees are competitive and we explore possibilities and the best outcome for our clients.
Consultations cost less than £200.00 for the initial briefing (costing on a case by case basis) and can be deducted from your overall fee should we be taking your case forward.
Send us an email with the details of your case / requirements and we will respond to you with an appointment date and time if needed.
We look forward to assisting you with all your UK visa needs.
We will be providing you with the most up to date and relevant information regarding the visa you are interested in - including Student visas, Appeals, Tier 2, Asylum, Fiancé & Marriage and much more.
Our staff can also assist in placing International Students at registered, recognised Highly Trusted Universities.
If you are already in the United Kingdom under a visa, we can assist you when the time comes for your visa renewal.
Our fees are competitive and we explore possibilities and the best outcome for our clients.
Consultations cost less than £200.00 for the initial briefing (costing on a case by case basis) and can be deducted from your overall fee should we be taking your case forward.
Send us an email with the details of your case / requirements and we will respond to you with an appointment date and time if needed.
We look forward to assisting you with all your UK visa needs.
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