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.

• 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?

Then you need to contact us now.

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 

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

'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

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)

Asylum Cases / Overstayers

Please be aware that the LEGACY programme is closing.

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.

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.