How Can We Help? - Sources Of Help - Immigration Issues

Students

The rules on working in the UK vary depending on your immigration status. For instance, you may not be able to work if you do not have the appropriate visa, if you can work you may have to join the Workers Registration Scheme or you may be limited to the amount of hours you are able to work during term time. You may also need information on National Insurance, Income Tax and how to search for employment.

Links

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UKCOSA

The Council for International Education provides advice and information to international students studying in the UK and to staff who work with them. All UK universities and most colleges of further and higher education with international students are members of UKCOSA, which also receives funding from the UK Government's Department for Education and Skills. Information and advice to students is free.

DfES Register of Providers

The Department for Education and Skills is developing a register of publicly funded and private learning providers in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland . They are particularly keen to register those providers who receive overseas students on leave to study. From the beginning of 2005 the Home Office is proposing that to enter or remain in the UK as a student, or leave to study will not be granted to an overseas student national wishing to attend a course of study at a provider not on the Register.

Work Permits (UK) 

This link includes application forms and accompanying guidance notes for different kinds of work, training and placement permits issued by Work Permits (UK) on behalf of the UK government.

Education UK

This website is produced by the British Council to help international students interested in studying for a UK course or qualification.

Support 4learning

This site covers a huge range of information including resources for advisers, students and everyone involved in education, training and communities. Information on funding opportunities is available on this site and from other organisations & sites listed. It is always useful to get advice from your nearest advisor who will be able to discuss your own situation & help you to decide which are the best opportunities for you.

University of Essex

An easy to use and informative page, well organised with good links.

UK Passport Service

Adults need a standard passport to travel abroad. This is available to adults and children aged 16 and 17 years of age who are in the UK at the time of application and have one of the following citizenships:
British Citizen
British Overseas Territories Citizen
British Overseas Citizen
British Subject

 

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