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Every year a large number of students fly to the UK from their home countries to pursue their higher studies as it is the home of some globally recognized universities. Furthermore, students want to enrol in British universities not only for their standard education but also for the living standard in the UK, the state-of-the-art infrastructure, and other world-class facilities. However, some students need to apply for a visa to enter the UK because of their nationality. Although the UK is very welcoming for foreign students, there are a lot of students who receive visa rejection letters from their home countries' British embassies. The students need to know some important tips to avoid a UK student visa. Such as,
Apply as Soon as Possible
If the students are determined to study in the UK they should start taking preparation very early. Moreover, if the students need a visa to enter the UK they need to be in a hurry. The intended students can apply for their visa up to three months before their course start date.
Demon Your Credibility Interview
The UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) arranges an interview session to make sure that they are dealing with genuine students and only the legitimate learners are granted the British visa. A credibility interview can be represented as one of the most distinguished parts of foreign students’ visa applications. The intended students need to be highly confident in the interview session.
Visa for the Authentic Candidate
The United Kingdom offers various kinds of student visas. These visas vary on the basis of the type and duration of the degree and the type of institution the students have applied for.
A general student visa (Tier 4) is for the students who will be studying at the university level and above. Moreover, their visa will be granted for the period of their study and some supplemental time after completing the degree to search for jobs.
Check the Documents
The students need to demonstrate their required documents at the time of the visa interview. Students can make a checklist of all the documents they need to submit. Such as,
1. Their current passports and other required travel documentation
2. Evidence that they can pay their university tuition fees and living expenses in the UK
3. If the students are below 18 years old they need to submit their parents’/ local guardian’s consent
4. Students’ Tuberculosis (TB) test result (only for some selected countries)
English Proficiency Level
International students need to manifest their English language proficiency if English is not their first language. The level of English proficiency varies from university to university. The UK universities accept both IELTS/ TOEFL’s scores as a standard English language test. Moreover, some UK universities have their own language test for international students. So, if the students do not have the English test scores they need to demonstrate those documents.
Visa Fee and Funding
International students need sufficient funds to cover their visa fees, including those for dependents (if applicable). It costs £335 to apply for a TIER 4 student visa from outside the UK. Additionally, the students need to make sure that the funds for their study need to be at least for 28 days in the bank or other financial organization. This money can be held either in students' bank accounts or students; parents/ local guardians’ bank accounts.
Try to Avoid Ambiguity
The students need to fill out all the necessary forms clearly. The visa interviewer(s) must not get any chance to misinterpret anything. For example, if you live in New York City but write NYC on the form, the visa officer(s) might not understand it. However, the officer may contact you to clarify certain details, but it’ll just delay the application. However, the students are not allowed to submit a new application.
A Thorough Research
If the students know nothing about their university, it will have a negative impact on them. So, the students need to be well prepared for answering the interviewer's questions. Such as,
1. Why do they want to study at this university and where is it located?
2. Why have they picked this particular university?
3. Why do they want to study this specific subject?
4. How many credits do they need to complete to earn the degree?
5. Who will finance their tuition fee and living expenses?
Students Must Not Lie
The students must not lie whether it is a form or an interview session. The students should tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth. The students need to remember that if they provide false information or try to forge with their submitted documents, they will not only be rejected but also can get banned from the UK for a very long period or forever.
Follow the Rules
While applying for a UK visa application, lying is not only a dangerous thing. If the students break any rules they might be in the hot water. The penalties are pretty high if the students break the rules and conditions.
The application process of UK universities is quite straightforward but sometimes it might get a little confusing. Also, the students can contact the UKVI office if they have any further queries.
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