This document provides information for students applying for a Tier 4 student visa, including the requirements and application process. It discusses the need for a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS), financial documents showing sufficient funds, academic qualifications, translations if needed, photographs, and other supporting documents. The application can be made in person or by post through the Student Welfare Service. Students are advised to book a biometrics appointment, submit their application carefully as mistakes can lead to refusal, and follow visa rules like registering with the university and notifying them of any changes to their student status.

1. COURSES D & E Tier 4 Student Visa Peter Hough, Katrina Abatis & Julia Coats Welfare Officers (International) Email: welfare@le.ac.uk

2. Student Welfare Service Visa information should only be given by trained advisers Immigration (visa) rules change The Tier 4 visa rules are available on the UKBA website We can send your application but you must check it is correct If there are mistakes your visa may be refused and you may have to stop studying and leave the UK

3. Can I apply for a visa for my new course? You can only apply when you have: A Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) and Enough money for new course fees and living costs

4. C.A.S. Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies

5. Your CAS Statement Expires after 6 months Unique CAS number Passport / personal details Course details Fees paid IMPORTANT Send ALL documents listed here with your application

6. How do I get my CAS? Your CAS Statement will be sent to your University email address (@le.ac.uk) by 21st September (after you pass Course D or E) If there are any mistakes on your CAS, reply to the email

7. FINANCES

8. How much money do I need? 1) Fees for first year of new course If you pay before Friday 9th September your fees will show on your CAS. If you pay after Friday 9th September your fees will not show on your CAS so you should keep the money in your bank account until we send your visa application. and 2) £5,400 for living costs

9. How do I show enough money? Bank statements CAS Statement Sponsor letter

11. Account number

12. Date (less than 1 month old)

13. Bank name and logo

14. Money in one account 28 days (minimum)

15. Original or stampedBank statements CAS Statement Sponsor letter

17. Account number

18. Date

19. Bank’s name and logo

20. Amount of money

22. Account number

23. Date

24. Bank’s name and logo

25. Amount of money

27. Account number

28. Date

29. Bank’s name and logo

30. Amount of money

32. Course fees paid

34. Stamped and dated

35. Your name

36. Sponsor’s name and contact details

37. Length of sponsorship

39. Official stamp

40. Student’s name

41. Name / contact details of sponsor

42. Date

43. Length of sponsorship

44. Amount of money / “fully sponsored”

46. Official stamp

47. Student’s name

48. Name / contact details of sponsor

49. Date

50. Length of sponsorship

51. Amount of money / “fully sponsored”

52. QUALIFICATIONS

54. Certificate for your previous studies (eg. Undergraduate degree certificate)

55. Qualifications Original certificates or transcripts (no copies allowed). Certificates that the University checked will be listed on your CAS. If the original is not in English, send a professional translation too.

56. OTHER DOCUMENTS

57. Translations A professional translation must include: Translator / translation company’s credentials Confirmation of accuracy: “I confirm that this is a true and accurate translation from the original document” Translator / translation company’s contact details Original signature of translator Date of translation The translator must be qualified as a translator Wendy Wei Gibson (Mandarin translator): info@twowei.co.uk Talking Heads (all other languages): www.translatemydoc.co.uk

59. Confirmation of accuracy

60. Contact details of translator

61. Original signature

63. Confirmation of accuracy

64. Contact details of translator

65. Original signature

67. C1 Biology

68. C4 Genetics

69. C7 Biochemistry

70. F1 Chemistry

71. F3 Physics

72. F8 Physical Geography & Environmental Sciences

73. G1 Maths

74. G4 Computer Science

75. H1 EngineeringIf your course is not listed, you do not need an ATAS Certificate.

76. 2 Photographs Strict rules 2 identical photos Grey / cream background Taken during last month No smiling No glasses Full guidance on UKBA website on Granby Street (with University discount) on London Road (near train station)

77. Police Registration Certificate (PRC) If you were required to register with the Police, you need to send your PRC with your application. Check: - Address is up-to-date - Any change of course If your visa does not refer to police registration you do not need this document.

78. YOUR NEW VISA

80. Take your new BRP to Registry

84. Safest way of payment

85. Buy from any Post Office

86. Payable to ‘Home Office’In Person applicants can pay by credit / debit card

87. THE APPLICATION PROCESS

88. Visa Renewal Process Document checking sessions Dates and times will be posted on the Welfare website Tier 4 Lecture (Today) 2. Visa Workshop (We will email details) 3. ½ hour appointment with Adviser (We will book this at the Workshop)

89. Adviser time 703 Visas expiring 16th October ÷ 3 Immigration Advisers = 234 visas to process 1 visa = ½ hour appointment + ½ hour checking 234 hours for each adviser ÷ 4 weeks = 58 hours per week

90. How long will it take? We cannot guarantee how quickly the Home Office will return your documents Visas may not come back in the same order as they were sent Do not book any tickets for travel until your passport and visa are both returned to you.

92. Do not attend class regularly

93. Stop studyingPlease contact Student Welfare if you are having problems or need to stop studying for any reason.

95. CAS Number

96. Bank Statements or Sponsorship Letter

97. Passports and visas

98. 2 x passport photos

99. Certificates / transcripts (and translations)

100. Police Registration Certificate

101. ATAS Certificate

102. Postal Orders

103. £25 cash (Welfare administration fee)