Immigration
Entry into the UK
Check with your nearest British Official Representative (Embassy or High Commission) for the most up to date information. Contact the International Officer for further information.
Extended leave to remain in the UK for further study
Applications must be on a current Home Office form FLR(S). Stocks of these forms are held with us. Contact the International Officer for help and advice on completing the form.
Visas
It is the responsibility of the student to obtain a valid student visa before starting a course. Students without a valid visa will be referred to the immigration authorities and will not be allowed to start a course. If a student stops attending a course for any reason the college must inform the immigration authorities.
The UK Home Office Immigration and Nationality Directorate (IND) charge a fee for considering applications for extensions of leave to remain, (visas) in the UK.
The charge is £295 for applications made by post to IND in Croydon and £500 for applications made in person at a Public Enquiry Office. There is a Public Enquiry Office in Glasgow. Further information can be obtained from the IND website www.ukvisas.gov.uk.
This means that it is particularly important for all new international students, and those returning to the UK to continue their studies, to carry with them in their hand luggage, documents to show Immigration Control that they are entering the UK to begin or continue a programme of study.
The documents should show the start and expected end date of the programme. Unconditional offer letters and joining instructions from the college include this information. If you do not have these documents contact the International Office.
When you obtain entry clearance (your visa) or come through Immigration Control, check the date stamped on your passport. You may be given leave to remain in the UK for the duration of your studies, with sufficient time added to attend Reid Kerr College Awards Ceremony in November.
You can apply for a student visa extension to continue your studies.