New application forms for UK visa after 13/12/2012

New application forms will be effective on or after 13/12/2012, kindly keep in mind before applying 

• Tier 1 (Exceptional talent) form
• Tier 1 (Investor) form
• Tier 1 (Graduate entrepreneur) form
• Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) form
• Tier 1 (General) form
• NTL form
• TOC form
• SET(M) form
• SET(BUS) form
• SET(DV) form
• SET(F) form
• SET(O) form
• DRF1 form
• FLR(M) form
• FLR(O) form
• FLR(BUS) form
• FLR(P) form
• BRP(RC) form
• DL (formerly HPDL) form
• BR(1) form
• BR(3) form

You can download the forms from this website and you should use the new forms if you apply on or after 13 December.

In line with paragraph 34(i) of the Immigration Rules, we will continue to accept applications made on the previous version of these forms up to and including 3 January 2013. We will consider any application submitted on or after 13 December 2012 under the revised Immigration Rules regardless of which version of the application form is sent.

Watch out old work permit holders !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Back on 6 April 2011 the UK Border Agency made a change to the settlement rules for work permit holders who had entered the UK before the Points Based System was introduced. The change required a work permit holder to be paid a certain salary in order to qualify for settlement, or Indefinite Leave to Remain. The salary required is that specified in the myriad Codes of Practice for Tier 2 of the Points Based System.

The problem since faced by many work permit holder seeking settlement after five years of living and working in the UK is that their work permit was approved for one salary, which is what they have as a consequence been paid by their employer, but suddenly, with no individual warning, that salary level is no longer sufficient and the work permit holder neither qualifies for settlement nor for an extension under Tier 2.

An announcement recently went up on the UK Border Agency website that as of 31 October 2011, work permit holders will not only need to be paid the Code of Practice salary but will need to submit certain specified documents in order to demonstrate this. Previously certification by the employer was sufficient, but no longer.

The 6 April change was clearly an unfair one in the moral sense – the rules of the game were changed without notification. Foreign workers have a potentially difficult relationship with their employer in any event, and negotiating a rise in salary might well have been difficult even had they known one was needed. However, in immigration law it is very difficult to succeed on the basis of a legitimate expectation or a fairness argument. The courts have repeatedly held that there is no legitimate expectation that the Immigration Rules will remain the same. Cases that have succeeded, like the HSMP and BAPIO challenges, were based on specific assurances that the rules would remain the same, assurances that are not normally given. I have myself struggled to come up with a robust legal solution for those facing this problem. Article 8 ECHR is the best I can offer, but I would be interested to hear if anyone has done better.

Those work permit holders coming to the end of their five years and considering applying for settlement would be well advised to make sure they have checked they are paid in accordance with the relevant Code of Practice.

visa fraud in UK Ravi Gupta and Surge Global Solutions.

A legal advisor from Hayes was jailed on Thursday 18 August for 4.5 years for masterminding a major immigration scam.

Indian national Ravi Gupta, 41, was arrested by our officers from the West London immigration crime team during a dawn raid on his home in Carlyon Road, Hayes in November 2010.

Gupta, an accredited immigration law advisor, supplied dozens of his clients with fake documents, letters, education certificates and payslips to aid immigration applications, helping them to falsify details of their income. He would typically charge up to £5,000 for each application.

His scam was uncovered following an undercover investigation into the practices used by his company, Surge Global Solutions.

Gupta admitted 14 charges of assisting illegal immigration and an additional charge of obtaining leave to remain in the UK by deception. A judge at Isleworth Crown Court sentenced him to 4.5 years in prison and recommended that he be deported at the end of his sentence.

Chris Foster, immigration crime team, UK Border Agency said:

'Gupta ran a sophisticated and lucrative scam, designed to help people who would otherwise have no right to be here stay in the UK.

'I am delighted that we have been able to bring him to justice, along with a number of people who knowingly benefited from his deception.

'His guilty pleas are an indication of the level of professionalism of my team in combating this type of crime and we are determined to continue tackling organised abuse of our immigration laws.'

Proceeds of Crime Act proceedings, designed to confiscate any money Gupta may have made from the scan have now begun.

Sentenced alongside Gupta were Tapinder Singh, 28, and Gurvinderpal Singh, 26, both of Benen-Stock Road in Stanwell Moor, Middlesex. Both admitted obtaining leave to remain by deception and money laundering offences and were each sentenced to 6 months in prison.

A further 4 men and a woman who were also involved in the scam had previously been sentenced to jail terms of between 4 and 8 months after admitting charges of obtaining leave to remain in the UK by deception.

Legal proceedings involving another 6 people suspected of being clients of Ravi Gupta are ongoing.

Damian Green, Minister for Immigration, said:

'This case shows we have stepped up action to tackle serious and organised abuse of our immigration system. The message is clear - the UK is no longer an easy touch.

'This summer we are targeting our efforts on breaking up the gangs behind visa scams; hitting rogue employers who repeatedly break the rules and doing more than ever to stop unwanted people coming to the UK.'

The West London immigration crime team is a specialist unit of police officers seconded from the Metropolitan Police working alongside our warranted officers to investigate organised immigration crime.

Tighter rules for international students (10/02/2010)

Today the UK Home Secretary Alan Johnson announced that international students who wish to study in the UK will be required to meet stricter criteria in future.

The new requirements for international students follow a review of Tier 4 of the points based system (PBS). The review looked at whether the current arrangements meet the right balance between facilitating access by genuine students and preventing abuse by economic migrants.

The new requirements are targeted and proportionate and continue to support the UK government's commitment to ensuring that the UK remains an attractive destination to legitimate international students who want to benefit from the world class education that the UK has to offer. 

The next step will be to discuss the details of the implementation of the changes with the education sector.

he Home Secretary said:

"The points based system was introduced to provide a rigorous system to manage legitimate access to the UK to work and study, with the ability to respond to changing circumstances.

"We want foreign students to come here to study, not to work illegally, and today we have set out necessary steps which will maintain the robustness of the system we introduced last year. I make no apologies for that."

The new requirements for adult students will include the following, and be introduced in three stages:

• raising the level for English language students coming under Tier 4 from A2 (beginner) to B2 (intermediate). The only exceptions to this will be for overseas government-sponsored English language students and students on pre-sessional English language courses as preparation for full degree courses;
• students studying below degree or foundation degree level will be restricted to working for 10 hours per week during term-time (a reduction from 20 hours), with full time employment permitted during the holidays;
• students studying on courses of six months or less will not be entitled to bring their dependants to the UK unless they qualify in their own right under one of the other PBS tiers and  
• dependants of students studying courses below degree or foundation degree level will not be permitted to take employment in the UK unless they qualify in their own right under one of the other PBS tiers.

These requirements require changes to the Immigration Rules and are expected to come into effect on 3 March 2010.

In addition:

• the government will establish a "highly trusted sponsor programme". The details of the programme will be developed with the education sector over the next couple of months. This is expected to come into effect on 6 April 2010, from which date:
• only Highly Trusted Sponsors will be able deliver NQF level 3 courses and
• only Highly Trusted Sponsors can deliver work placement courses below degree level.
• the government will also develop with partners a mandatory English language test for students coming to study below degree level which will demonstrate English language proficiency to the required standard (B1) and be officially approved by the UK Border Agency. The aim is to implement this by early Summer 2010.

Minister for Business, Innovation and Skills, Pat McFadden, said:

"Genuine international students are welcome in the UK. They make a significant contribution to the academic and cultural life of the universities and colleges where they study and bring over £5.3 billion to our economy each year. But where there is abuse it undermines the position of genuine students as much as anyone else.

"It is important that we protect the reputation and quality of our institutions by ensuring only legitimate students are able to benefit from the courses they offer. This is why we will work closely with the education sector to implement the recommendations of the review."

In addition, today the UK Border Agency published proposed new fees for immigration and nationality services which are set at or below the cost of processing. The Tier 4 visa fee will rise from £145 to £199 with effect from 6 April 2010. Although international students are being asked to pay more, they continue to pay less than it costs to process a Tier 4 visa and this is in recognition of the importance of international students to the UK.

Notes for Editors

• The Implementation Plan for Tier 4 of the PBS can be found at UKBA website.
• The Prime Minister announced the review of Tier 4 on 12 November 2009. The review was conducted by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills and the UK Border Agency. It looked at the case for and against policy changes and specifically the potential impact of raising the minimum level of study an adult may undertake in the UK, introducing English language test for those coming to the UK to study below degree level, restricting access to vocational courses (courses with work placements) and the work entitlements of students.
• Students wishing to learn English and who are at beginner level, will still be able to come to the UK to study for a maximum of six months under the student visitor route (not Tier 4). Student visitors will be able to study English language at levels below B1 with an education provider that is accredited by a UK Border Agency-approved accreditation body.
• Current guidance for Tier 4 student visa applications is available at UKBA website.
• The UK Border Agency publishes annual entry clearance statistics in August each year.
• Visa fees are reviewed every year. They are debated in Parliament and implemented at start of the new financial year when fee guidance will be issued to customers.

Suspension of Tier 4 student application

Suspension of Tier 4 student applications in North India, Nepal and Bangladesh

31 January 2010

The UK Border Agency has announced that, from 1 February 2010, it is not accepting any new applications under the Tier 4 student route of the points-based system at the following visa application centres:

• North India - New Delhi, Jalandhar and Chandigarh
• Bangladesh - Dhaka, Sylhet and Chittagong
• Nepal - Kathmandu

The head of the points-based system at the UK Border Agency, Jeremy Oppenheim, said:

'The points-based system gives us the flexibility to act to maintain the integrity of the visa system, while processing legitimate applications fairly, thoroughly and as quickly as possible.

'We continually check and monitor all student applications and education providers to ensure that they meet the required standards set by the points-based system. As a result of this routine monitoring and an increase in applications, we have temporarily stopped accepting new applications from North India, Nepal and Bangladesh while we carry out an investigation to ensure they are all genuine.

'We will take tough action against those who attempt to abuse the system.'

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Studying in the UK might be a dream for many, but there are many pitfalls students (and their parents) should be aware of before they embark on their study abroad journey. This article is to help potential UK students who wish to consider UK as the country to study, live and work. In my experience, many students are not guided honestly in building their careers in the UK.

Often students run into agents who are commissioned by bogus, low-grade colleges in the UK for getting admissions and visa using 'short-cuts'. At most these students ask some of their friends already in the UK about the system. My advice to students is to use the British Council office in India to evaluate the institutions. Find out first if the college a private limited company and if it is, be careful that the college enjoys a good reputation and has been stable for years. The reason why I mention this is because the company and the owners are a separate legal entity. If the company that is your college is in trouble, you end up losing your money. You will be left helpless if you go to the UK to find the college is no more trading.

So before you buy your ticket to London [ Images ], take a look at some of the things you need to know:

• Is the college is a private limited company? Find out what if the company has a registration number. You can check if the company is trading or not by searching on www.companieshouse.gov.uk. Just enter the company name or registration number to check the status of the company. If you see that the company is dissolved, do not enrol. The quality of the education provider matters and will affect your career. So before applying to any college whose advertisement boasts about bright career prospects, make the effort of researching the institution before giving in to the excitement. Remember you want to come to the UK to build your career.
• If the college shows it has a MBA programme accredited by a UK university then find out directly from the university if the college is authorised to use their name. Some selfish business owners from Asia settled in the UK form companies and may use the name to show that they are associated with premier universities. They advertise heavily in Indian newspapers to attract maximum students. Every college is not like that, but I have seen several students suffer due to some unscrupulous elements.
• Try going directly through the college rather than the agent for visa or admissions as the criteria is academic merit and not the agent's name. No one can guarantee the visa for you. You do not need to have 80 per cent+ to get admission in the UK as applications depend on different criteria for different educational institutions. Some bogus colleges take anyone as long as they pay. To ensure that you are applying to a good institution make sure that the college or university has a sponsorship number or license. This is a new provision introduced by the Home office in the UK to clamp down on bogus colleges.
• Once you are convinced that you have found the right course, college or university apply honestly. These days you can do everything online. You can pay the registration fee directly online or by calling the institution. Make sure you get a receipt for your payment and it should clearly state the process in case of visa refusals. For instance, if the course costs GBP10,000 for an MBA, they may ask for GBP5,000 for registration to issue a non-conditional offer letter for admission. Before you pay make sure to ask how you will get a refund if your visa application is refused. There may be a reasonable admin charge.
• The admission letter then can be taken to Indian banks for educational loan application purposes. Banks have really come up in last few years to make the process of educational loans very easy. You can apply online. Try SBI [Get Quote ], OBC and others. Do not over borrow for laptops, mobile phones and other stuff that you may not need now. Why? This is because every pound you borrow increases loan repayments since the interest will be compounded. Thus, be reasonable and try to arrange as much as you can from other sources. Also, do not lose the desire to study in the UK just because you do not have solid financial backing. You may get scholarships or a loan if your family has a fixed asset that could be a collateral security against the loan. Do not rely only on what friends say about loan rates. Make a habit of finding out yourself by going to as many banks as possible. Many times students take short cuts and end up in a mess.
• During the visa process, fill the form honestly yourself. Be to the point. Do not lie if you have applied for a visa and have been refused one for any country. If they ask your household income be sure that you have facts to support your claims like bank statements, PAN card, income tax returns, pay slips, etc. The main foundation of the application is correct details and solid finances as the UK government will not allow you to enter the country if they perceive that you do not have the finances to study and live in the UK without depending on their public funds. If you are not sure about anything, visit www.homeoffice.gov.uk or ask the university where you seek admission.
• Once you have reviewed your application submit it and wait for the outcome. Once you get the visa prepare to come to the UK. No book or article can prepare you for the hardships of a student in the UK. It is a great experience to study in one of the best places in the world like London. You learn to grow 10 times quicker than what you experience in India as you don't have the comfort of your own home, with no pressure of paying rent or bills etc.
• Finding accommodations is challenging before you arrive in the UK. Thus my advice is research well in advance. Websites like www.gumtree.com , www.findaproperty.com are good places to start looking for a room. Most students share a house or flat. University-arranged accommodations will be much more expensive ranging from a minimum of GBP110 per week + bills depending on the area you will be living in. Do not pay the money to advertisers as there are fraudsters preying on innocent people. The best approach is to contact the person by email first. Ask for the full address and speak to them on the phone. Agree that you will give the deposit on arrival. Sometimes students pay in advance and may be disappointed as landlords specially are not too concerned about the welfare of students.
  
  Having said that, if you go through an estate agent it may become easier but will prove expensive. Again my suggestion is first visit the place, read the contract and then pay. Unfair contracts may be written so you can object if you do not agree with them. Contracts for tenancy vary from one month to one year depending on your need.
• Please make sure you look at the termination of contract rules too. Ask them if they will put the deposit in a special fund as many times students do not get refunds because landlords make excuses of unfair wear and tear in the property. It is normal to give a month's or one week's notice for leaving. Make sure you do not sign for your friends, like if you are three friends who want a three-bedroom house for say GBP900 per month inclusive of all bills. Please get a contract drafted where you are responsible for only your share of the rent that is GBP300.  If you sign as the responsible person for paying the full amount and your friends leave you will be liable to pay all GBP900.
  
  It is fair to get all names on the contract, clearly stating you are responsible for paying only for your room. Get proof of electricity, gas reading by taking a picture of meters on the day of arrival on your mobile phone. Thus when the bills come you will pay from the day you rented the property.
• If you live in places like East London which is just 20-25 minutes by London Underground to Central London where most good universities, are you may find a room for GBP65-90 per week including gas, electricity and internet. One more thing, full-time students are exempted from council tax so if anyone tries to charge you for that refuse to pay. To gain exemption on council tax you will need a letter from your employer.
• Make sure you spend time in making your resume neat, precise and improvised so that it fits the job you will be applying for. Do not cut, copy and paste your friend's resume to avoid disappointments. Make a good covering letter and state how you will add value to the employer. Merely saying 'I am confident, I can do anything' will not land you the job as there are millions of students and people looking for jobs in this recession. But do not lie. If you have not done it, don't make it up. Be honest and your sincerity will go a long way.
• National insurance: As a student you are allowed to work only 20 hrs per week and when the session is over you may be allowed to work full time as per home office rules. But please confirm this from www.homeoffice.gov.uk. You will need something called a NI number (National Insurance number) before you can start working. You can apply for this number on the phone once you arrive in the UK. You will get a date of appointment once you speak to an advisor on the phone. If you find work before this, let your employers know that you have applied for it as it may take a while till you get it. This number will look something like this: ST245763A, and will be on your pay slip. For more information on NI, visit www.directgov.uk.
• Finding a job is very hard and I make no assurances that it will be easy or you will get a job through a contact like in India. You should be prepared to do everything yourself. The sooner you realise this the better it will be for you. There are always jobs available for students here so apply properly. A typical example is instead of applying for 30 positions in a day where you just applied by sending your CV to 30 companies without a covering letter and understanding the job requirements send 10 good, well thought out applications. You will get positive results if you apply yourself qualitatively not quantatively. Be prepared to fill online job application forms. Jobs where most students can get jobs are in the retail sector. If you work in London you can expect to earn a minimum of GBP5.73 per hour to GBP12 per hour depending on the work you are doing. Good jobs sites are www.totaljobs.com,www.monster.co.uk.
• Health: Get registered at the nearest doctor in your area as soon as possible by visiting www.nhs.uk. You just type in your post code, eg SW16 6EY, and click search for GP, dentist and walk in clinic. It is advised that you do this as soon as possible, so that if you are unwell you know where to go. In case of an emergency, dial 999 and say ambulance if you are serious. Do not waste their time if you have a mild headache. The same number, 999, is for the police and fire brigade too. Also, 999 calls are free.
• For mobile phone deals use comparison sites like www.moneysupermarket.com. You may find good deals there. Try a SIM only deal without a long-term contract, for just GBP10 a month if you do not have a job.

For more insights on career development, business start-up advice, how to make a resume that stands out, how to become a professionally qualified accountant in the UK and more such features, watch this space.

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Post Study work visa This would the sub- category of TIER 1 where the students who have done either a diploma or a Bachelors degree or Masters degree or PHD from a recognized or listed body in the UK, would be able to switch to a two – year post study visa. Those who are currently on IGS having obtained their leave to remain for one year would be allowed to obtain further leave to remain for another year in line with the new Post Study work visa. Their applications would be dealt under the Transitional measures that would be put in place once the complete TIER 1 would be introduced. The time scale for introducing Post study work visa is in July 2008. A similar framework of points would be introduced as it is available for TIER 1 (General) category. The students would be required to claim 75 points under the attributes, 10 points under English language and 10 points for their maintenance. The distribution of points would be as under: Attributes (from 01.04.2009) 1. Having successfully completed one of the following: 20 Points A UK recognized degree at Bachelors level; or A UK recognized degree at post graduate level; or A UK post graduate certificate in education (PGCE); or An HND from a Scottish Institution 2. Having completed one of the above mentioned courses / degree at a UK institution that is either a recognized or listed body - 20 points. 3. Having obtained the above mentioned qualification whilst in the UK with a valid student leave or as a dependant of someone with valid leave in an immigration category permitting the bringing in of dependants - 20 points. 4. Having made the application within 12 months of obtaining the eligible qualification - 15 points. English language All applicants who successfully claims 75 points as indicated above, would be deemed to have sufficient level of English thus would be given points under this section. Maintenance If a persons would like to switch to post study work category while remaining int eh UK, he would be expected to have at least £800 for his maintenance and £533 for each dependant in the last three months` bank statements at all time. If a person is seeking entry clearance the amount required for maintenance would be £2800 for the main applicant and 2/3 of this amount for first dependant and further 1/3 of the amount for other dependants - 10 points. Successful applicants would be free to seek employment or engage in self employment activities without having a sponsor. But unlike the other highly skilled sub-categories, it is there only to provide a bridge to highly skilled or skilled work. People with post study work leave will be expected to switch into another part of the points system as soon they are able to do so. It would not be possible to extend the visa for more than a total of 2 years, and the time period spent in this category would not be counted towards the threshold for being eligible to apply settlement. However, Post study workers can still return to their student visas, if they wish to continue their studies in the UK. For further information and free assessment call us 0091-79-30229666

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IMMIGRATION TIER 4 / Immigration Tier 4 (Students) This category includes two sub-categories: General Student – for those who are coming to the United Kingdom for the post-16 education; Child Student – for children between 4 and 17 years old coming to the UK for their education to study at independent schools. Students of 16 or 17 years old should agree with the chosen educational establishment either to apply for General Student or Child Student visa. It depends on the course level. If the course is considered as NQF Level 3 or above, the educational provider should advise a student on the applicable sub-category. Those studying for an English language qualification at CEFR Level A2 or above must apply as a General Student. Educational provider means any educational establishment in the UK that is approved by UKBA and has been given a licence to bring overseas students to the United Kingdom under Tier 4 of PBS. Scoring Sections - Attributes The applicant should successfully claim 40 points in total i.e.: 30 points – for being accepted at a course (at an acceptable level) by an approved education provider (also known as sponsor). Your approved education provider will give you a visa letter which is an official and unconditional offer of a place on a course of study. 10 points – for having enough money to cover your course fees and monthly living costs (also known as maintenance or funds). You must show that you have held the money for at least 28 days. The end of that 28 day period must not be more than one month before the date of your application. Visa Letter Your approved education provider will give you a visa letter which is an official and unconditional offer of a place on a course of study. The visa letter must be issued no more than six months before you apply. The applications where the visa letters are older than six months will be refused. Having a visa letter does not guarantee the application will be successful. The applicant must meet all the requirements of the category and any other requirements of the immigration rules. Maintenance or Funds The money you need to show covers your course fees for your first year of study and living costs for up to a maximum of nine months. The amount you will need depends on whether you are applying as a child or adult and also whether you will be studying in or out of London. You must show that you have held the money for at least 28 days. The end of that 28 day period must not be more than one month before the date of your application. Transitional arrangements will apply for those who apply for Tier 4 visa before 1 June 2009. The applicant will only need to show proof of availability of the required funds on the day of application. If you are using overseas currency, you must clearly mention the exchange rate applied and money in GBP. Your study is in London if the majority of your study (more than 50% of your study time) will be in any of the following London boroughs: Camden, City of London, Hackney, Hammersmith and Fulham, Haringey, Islington, Kensington and Chelsea, Lambeth, Lewisham, Newham, Southwark, Tower Hamlets, Wandsworth and Westminster. If you are not studying in any of these boroughs, you will be considered as studying outside London. The address given in your visa letter will be used as proof of your main study site. You must show the following amount of money to meet basic living costs (not including fees): £800 per month if you are living in London; £600 per month if you are living outside London. You can prove you have the money if you have: cash in an account in your name (this includes joint accounts with your name); or a loan in your name; or official financial or government sponsorship. Child students can use an account in their parent or legal guardian’s name. If you have already paid some of your fees or accommodation before applying for your visa, this amount will be taken away from the total amount of money you need to show. For accommodation, this only applies if you are staying in university or college arranged accommodation. Dependants Any partners or children who want to come to the United Kingdom with you must also have documentary proof that they have enough money to support themselves. Child students are not allowed to bring partners to the United Kingdom with them as dependants. Anyone who has any children under the age of 18 who are living with them or who they are financially responsible for, is not able to come to the United Kingdom as a child student. Additional documents and proof for students under 18 years old All students under 18 years old will need to get their parent(s) or legal guardian’s written consent to the care arrangements for their travel to, reception and care while in the United Kingdom, before permission to enter or stay will be given. Extra studies As a child or adult student, you are allowed to do extra courses, for example, evening courses or other course relevant or irrelevant to your main course of studies. You do not need permission from UKBA to do extra studies, and you do not need to tell your approved education provider. But you must make sure that the extra course does not get in the way of the course that you have permission to stay for. Switching Rules You can switch in to the adult student category if you have, or were last given, permission to stay in the following categories: skilled worker (Tier 2 General) intra-company transfer (Tier 2) minister of religion (Tier 2) child student (Tier 4) prospective student student student re-sitting an examination student nurses students writing up a thesis Student Union sabbatical officer work permit holder a postgraduate doctor or dentist participant in the SEGS participant in the IGS participant in the FT: WISS Extension of staying You can apply to extend your permission to stay while you are in the United Kingdom, or you can apply to extend your permission from outside the United Kingdom. You may need a lower amount of money for your living costs. The money you need to apply for a further course of study or to complete an existing course of study will depend on the length of your course and where you will study. This applies if you have undertaken a course of study in the United Kingdom in the last four months before you apply, and the course of study was six months or more, and you wish to apply for a further course of study or to complete an existing course of study. Appeals (In country Applications only) If your application for permission to stay is refused, you may be able to appeal. Details on how and if you can appeal will be included with your reasons for refusal letter. It is strongly advised to take independent professional assistance to lodge an appeal against the decision of the UKBA. Administrative Review (Entry clearance applications only) If the entry clearance application is refused by the ECO in the British Diplomatic post, the applicant will be given a right of making a request for a review of the decision that must be exercised within 28 days of the date of service of decision. The applicant will only be able to rely on the information / documents already submitted with the application and will not be allowed to provide / submit any fresh documentary evidences with the review request. It is therefore strongly advised to take professional help while making grounds for making review request. What services we can offer? We can advise on the procedure of getting sponsor license for educational providers. We can find a proper educational establishment for your education. We can arrange an interview and testing at the selected educational establishment(s). We can carry out the enrolment procedure. We can advise on the law, procedure, requirements and merits of making an application to the home office / British Diplomatic post. We can provide assistance in completing the application forms. We can advise and represent our clients in making representations in support of their immigration matters. We can advise and represent our clients’ dependants to seek dependant visas in line with the visa of the main applicant. We can lodge an appeal (in-country only) or make a request for an administrative review if the applicant`s leave to remain or entry clearance application is turned down for some reason. Whatever the case, we are here to help, assist, advise and represent our clients in relation to any aspect of the immigration matters of our clients.