She is being told by the schools VISA people that she cannot take the second masters course until she has successfully completed her first masters course. Now she will be done in August, but the rewards are not given until November. They say she cannot get a CAS for the next course until then which...

With all due respect sah10406, my response is based on a number of similar situations posted on the forum, across various visa categories, of children being refused due to the other spouse not applying to come to the UK at the same time. I agree it happens a lot. But in my experience (which is only...

Sorry, but I don't agree with the previous replies. Wanderer is disregarding rule 319H(f) entirely, and CR001's view that your case is not "compelling" should not put you off making a case, if you feel you can show you meet 319H(f) part (iii): 319H(f) Both of the applicant’s parents must either be l...

I was assuming from your length of leave that you are a PhD student, and that you already know you can have dependants in the UK, but you are not sure whether your spouse could switch status within the UK. If you are not a postgraduate student, then no you cannot have your dependants in the UK anywa...

tiredoftiers wrote:An international student studying full time MBA, doing his dissertation after he has studied the modules before dissertation, is the time during which he is doing his dissertation classed as term time?

Yes.

tiredoftiers wrote:in other words is he allowed to work full-time during this time?

No.

See also http://www.ukcisa.org.uk/Information--A ... layer-3000

visitor2015 wrote:you mean i would need to return home and then resit? i need to use the college library, resources etc.

Again, speak to your sponsor. If they agree with you that you need to submit the final report from within the UK, they will give you a letter inviting you to come back as a Short-Term Student.

Casa wrote:Yes they can.

Or before, if you have been living together for two years or more.

I called UKBA coupe of days ago regarding a query, received very unhelpful response. They also told me if I am changing my category from tier 1 ent. to tier 4 dependent, I need to go to India and apply for entry clearance. (I do not rely on their response because she couldn't refer me to the rule/g...

That rule is changing for applications made on or after 6 April 2016, and study under 18 will be counted. See para 7.27 of the Explanatory Memorandum to the recent Statement of Changes. https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/508762/54729_HC_877_Explanatory_Memorand...

You must meet one of the following four provisions under para 319C(i): (i) [Tier 4 migrant is government sponsored]; or (ii) [Tier 4 migrant is doing a postgrad course at a HEI]; or (iii) [Tier 4 migrant is doing DES]; or (iv) [none of the above, but allowed to apply if you meet the provision]. I su...

jammy101 wrote:hmm ok, so can the student go back to home country and re-apply for a new visa to study same level? thanks

No. You have already used up your 2-year cap on Tier 4 studies below degree level.

visitor2015 wrote:I passed all my modules. I have just a final report to submit. I might not be able to submit the report unfortunately on time. Will I be granted an extension to resit with my current visa?

If your Tier 4 sponsor will issue a CAS, yes. If not, no. You need to ask your sponsor about this.

raval2013 wrote:I am bit confused with immigration rule 319C(h). I am not sure if it does applies to me?

If you hold one of the 5 types of immigration permission listed in this rule, you cannot apply in the UK. Given that Tier 1 Entrepreneur is not listed, what is your concern exactly?

1. All doctorate students need to finish their PhDs within 4 years or they will not be allowed to apply for the Doctoral Extension Scheme. Is there a link to this policy? Which university is it? 2. On top of that they need to apply for the DES 60 days before their actual award date. That is not a c...

ok heres another thing I am confused about, so student cannot spend more then two years studying below degree level right, so does studying a 4 course from level 3 course not count as academic progression? Yes. The 2-year cap is for all study below degree level, whatever it's number level. You appe...

If you are given entry and a visa to a new level 3 course, it must demonstrate academic progression for yourself. However, sponsors have to demonstrate this with a considerable amount of an audit trail, as not demonstrating academic progression in assigning a CAS is now constituted as a serious com...

I understand new rules came into force in Novemeber 2015, which states that student cannot carry on the same level for more then 2 years, except it linked to previous course. Where are you reading about this exception to the 2 year cap? I think you may have misunderstood. The cap is 2 years for cou...

Has your university published this policy anywhere that we can read? Or have they explained it to you in writing, so you can copy and paste?

edmond wrote:However, I was worried if my passport was lost within at home office after they received the package.

Don't worry. It is not.

edmond wrote:Hello, exactly the same thing happened to me in my Tier 2 visa extension application.
Could you please let me know if your case has been sorted? or what was the outcome of it?

Please read my replies above. If the tracking shows your documents received and signed for, ignore the letter.

mansoorshahid77 wrote:I will reach the 12 month complete of PHD studentship soon in few months , Can I apply and switch to Tier 2.

You have already read and quoted the eligibility to switch. What is your concern about not meeting it?

There is no further information. This rule is deliberately left open to allow for different peoples' situations to meet the rules. Perhaps if you explain your own situation, people here can comment whether they personally feel it is compelling. However, more usefully, I advise you discuss it with th...

I agree with greenie. It sounds like your CAS was issued for 3-year course by mistake. It should either have been for the full 4 years, or for the first 2 years with another separate CAS later for your final year. Your university's international student adviser can help you ascertain if there was an...

No. See http://www.ukcisa.org.uk/Information--A ... can-you-do