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anas_19
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Can I study part-time ?

Post by anas_19 » Mon Sep 01, 2014 11:24 am

Hello,

I’m thinking while I’m working here as self-employed to take a part time diploma course , I’m wondering if this is would be legal ? Incase this is not permitted for entrepreneur visa holder , can I study online course from universities that offer online courses and provide exams at their colleges ? I searched online but I couldn’t find an answer.

Thank you very much,

Anas

nasirkhan
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Re: Can I study part-time ?

Post by nasirkhan » Mon Sep 01, 2014 2:05 pm

You can even study full time if you want to ?

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Re: Can I study part-time ?

Post by Dawn786 » Mon Sep 01, 2014 5:38 pm

nasirkhan wrote:You can even study full time if you want to ?
I do not agree with you nasirkhan. Though in reality there are no restrictions on studying on an Entrepreneur visa, however, there can be a scenario during extension wherein you might have to explain as to how you managed to develop the business, supervise two employees and also studied full time. It can a be rare scenario but I would suggest to avoid it. If there is a need to acquire some specialist knowledge related to your business or its future prospects than you can study part time.

one2one2
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Re: Can I study part-time ?

Post by one2one2 » Mon Sep 01, 2014 10:13 pm

Of-course you can study full time and its legally allowed

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Re: Can I study part-time ?

Post by AJE » Tue Sep 02, 2014 11:55 am

hi,
o
studying full time is allowed but how can you study full time and then run a business and manage employees. do not play yourself. i say study part time as this is more credible should you want to extend the visa

anas_19
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Re: Can I study part-time ?

Post by anas_19 » Tue Sep 02, 2014 1:18 pm

Thank you very much guys,

I thought full time needs student visa , I agree with you full time is not credible in case of the extension , also it is not easy to manage the time between both , I think part time is much comfort

Thanks again

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Re: Can I study part-time ?

Post by samaygrg » Tue Sep 02, 2014 6:07 pm

Dawn786 wrote:
nasirkhan wrote:You can even study full time if you want to ?
I do not agree with you nasirkhan. Though in reality there are no restrictions on studying on an Entrepreneur visa, however, there can be a scenario during extension wherein you might have to explain as to how you managed to develop the business, supervise two employees and also studied full time. It can a be rare scenario but I would suggest to avoid it. If there is a need to acquire some specialist knowledge related to your business or its future prospects than you can study part time.

Agreeing with Dawn786, even though legally it is not mentioned restricted anywhere; it will definitely put us into trouble at the time of extension [unless you do not need it] and will significantly decrease case's credibility.

I personally think even for the part time training or short courses, we can drag it into HRD of the company and move accordingly [to keep the quality credential alive]. Win-Win situation.

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Re: Can I study part-time ?

Post by nasirkhan » Fri Sep 05, 2014 2:44 pm

samaygrg wrote:
Dawn786 wrote:
nasirkhan wrote:You can even study full time if you want to ?
I do not agree with you nasirkhan. Though in reality there are no restrictions on studying on an Entrepreneur visa, however, there can be a scenario during extension wherein you might have to explain as to how you managed to develop the business, supervise two employees and also studied full time. It can a be rare scenario but I would suggest to avoid it. If there is a need to acquire some specialist knowledge related to your business or its future prospects than you can study part time.

Agreeing with Dawn786, even though legally it is not mentioned restricted anywhere; it will definitely put us into trouble at the time of extension [unless you do not need it] and will significantly decrease case's credibility.

I personally think even for the part time training or short courses, we can drag it into HRD of the company and move accordingly [to keep the quality credential alive]. Win-Win situation.

Why would studying full time put you in trouble ?

During the initial application these things matter as one has not invested funds and intentions may be dubious but extensions is a straight forward process. There are certain things that you have to show and if you are able to do that, they would care less what you have been upto.

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Re: Can I study part-time ?

Post by Olasunkanmi » Fri Sep 05, 2014 7:47 pm

@ anas_19, with entrepreneur visa, you are a director and also an investor so you don't necessarily have to be a manager of the business if you can employ a capable hand to run the business for you while you undertake your full-time study.

Being a director of a business does not mean you should be working in the business for a specify hrs weekly, the requirement of the visa is that you invest either 50k or 200k and also employ 2 full-time workers. No requirement that you must work full-time in your own business.
The key to success is knowledge and hardwork, and to have faith.

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Re: Can I study part-time ?

Post by anas_19 » Sat Sep 06, 2014 10:49 am

Olasunkanmi wrote:@ anas_19, with entrepreneur visa, you are a director and also an investor so you don't necessarily have to be a manager of the business if you can employ a capable hand to run the business for you while you undertake your full-time study.

Being a director of a business does not mean you should be working in the business for a specify hrs weekly, the requirement of the visa is that you invest either 50k or 200k and also employ 2 full-time workers. No requirement that you must work full-time in your own business.
Thank you very much Olasunkanmi , it is an important point that must to know even if not for study ! thanks again

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Re: Can I study part-time ?

Post by YouKTier » Sat Sep 06, 2014 11:25 am

Hi, does anyone know if a person with either T1E / T1E dependent status is able to move into Tier 4/ student visa category? T4 guidance doesn't list T1E in their eligibility to switch list. Does that mean the answer is no? Anyone has clue? If so Please answer.

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Re: Can I study part-time ?

Post by samaygrg » Sat Sep 06, 2014 1:20 pm

[Why would studying full time put you in trouble ?

During the initial application these things matter as one has not invested funds and intentions may be dubious but extensions is a straight forward process. There are certain things that you have to show and if you are able to do that, they would care less what you have been upto.[/quote]]



I totally agree with your point and points made by Olasunkanmi, in a very straightforward way/case. However, I would rather try to thin-spread the possible risks and uncertainties as far as possible [bcz we all know the trends of irrelevant decisions made by various caseworkers so far].

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