Applying for a Tier 4 visa
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University of Exeter International Student Support
Trained immigration advisers
Experts on Tier 4 visas
Will help you prepare and submit your Tier 4 visa application
INTO Course
University of Exeter course
You will need to apply for a new Tier 4 visa
You must apply in the UK
You will apply with International Student Support
You can register on your University of Exeter course with your current visa
Presentation Overview Tier 4 Application Process
Key Requirements
Tier 4 Application Process
July and August After presentation
• Email including a link to your webpage
Webpage: Applying for a Tier 4 visa: An Overview
• Presentation and Handout • Documents list with detailed information • News and Frequently Asked Questions throughout the summer
Prepare your documents
• Use the resources above to prepare your application
September and October CAS
• CAS Contract and Data Check email • Receive CAS • Book International Student Support appointment
International Student Support Appointment
• Check application form and help submit online • Pay application fee/IHS during the appointment • Book UKVCAS appointment
UKVCAS Appointment
• Biometrics (fingerprints and photo) • Present original passport
After October
Do not travel
Receive BRP
• Do not travel or book travel until your visa is granted • Leaving UK will cancel visa application
• Visa granted • BRP returned to International Student Support for you to collect
Key Requirements
Key Requirements:
Money
Qualifications
CAS
Online application form
Money You are required to deposit:
1st year's Tuition Fees + £9,135 living expenses = Total amount
in your bank account for at least the 28 days before your International Student Support appointment which will take place between 1 – 18 October.
Money: Payments to university If you have paid the following you can deduct these from the total amount you are required to deposit:
Any tuition fee payments
University accommodation deposits and payments up to a maximum of £1,265 – DON'T PAY MORE UNTIL VISA APPLICATION SUBMITTED
If any of your payments don't appear on your CAS bring your receipt to your appointment and your CAS will be updated by an adviser
IMPORTANT: Private accommodation fees CANNOT be deducted from your living expenses, you will need to show the full £9,135
Evidence of money You will need to provide ONE of the following:
A bank statement
A bank letter
Sponsor letter
Qualifications
INTO Programme Transcript
Other qualification listed on your CAS
Differentiation arrangements National of ‘low-risk’ country?
Masters student?
You do not have to submit your money or qualification documents to UK Visas and Immigration
But you must meet all requirements and bring the documents to your ISSO Appointment
UKVI can request them at any time – you will need to show that you met requirements when you applied
CAS CAS Contract and Data Check email
CAS statement
• Automatic process • Tier 4 CAS Team will send you the email w/c 23 September • Follow the instructions, check the details and submit online
• You will receive a CAS statement email • The email will include a link to the appointment booking system • Book your International Student Support appointment
Online visa application form Create an account
• Use our application form guide to set up an account with UK Visas and Immigration
Fill in the application form
• Follow our guide to help you answer the questions • Once you have your CAS you can provide the information about your course and provide the CAS number
STOP!
• Do not go past the CAS section • DO NOT make any payments!
What next? Resources
Fresher’s Week Presentation
Contact Us
• Handout – Applying for a Tier 4 visa – Overview, detailed application timeline, Documents List • Webpage – Handout, Presentation, Application form guide, FAQ’s and detailed Documents List
• Attend our Refresher ‘Applying for your Tier 4 visa’ presentation during Fresher’s Week – details to follow
• If we haven’t answered your question – respond to your email and we will be happy to help you.