PASSTIMES 2021 Summer edition

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Apply for a

Tier 4 Student Visa

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Indicated in your CAS

Does your course require ATAS? Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) is used for preventing the transfer of information, knowledge or technology which could develop, advance or support an Advanced Conventional Military Technology (ACMT) and Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) programme or their means of delivery. With effect from 21 May 2021, if you are going to undertake research activities at PhD level or above, in one of the Academic Subjects/ Fields of Research relevant to ATAS, you will be required to apply for government clearance by obtaining a free of charge ATAS certificate no more than 6 months before the date you will apply for your visa.

Yes - you are going to stay in the UK for at least 6 months - you are resident of the countries listed here For a TB certificate, a chest X-ray is required to check that there are no radiological features of tuberculosis infection.

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Do you need to take a Tuberculosis Test

Bank statement - start preparing the money in a bank account in your name / your parent’s name You would be required to have a bank-slip, bank statement or certificate of deposit that shows you have held enough money to cover your course fees and your monthly living costs for up to 9 months. They must show that you have held the required money for (at least) a consecutive 28 day period which ends within the 31 day period before you paid your visa fee online.

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Accept your offer, complete all your offer conditions, and obtain CAS number Imperial will send you a reference number through email (called a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)) once they’ve offered you a place on the course. You need a CAS before you can apply for your visa. You must apply for your student visa within 6 months of receiving your CAS.

No - you are a diplomat accredited to the UK - you are a UK resident and haven’t been away for more than 2 years - you have lived in a country where TB test is not required (including UK itself), and haven’t been away from that country for more than 6 months

Make online application through the UK government website

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Website: https://www.gov.uk/student-visa When filling the application form, indicate that you are willing to collect your BRP in Imperial College using the code 2HE497. You will have to pay for £348 to apply for a Student visa from outside the UK.

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