Immigration
Tier 4
As a non-EEA student you need a visa to study at Writtle College. Most of you will already have a Tier 4 (General) visa which is the category for adult students who want to come to or remain in the UK for their post-16 education.If your current period of leave is coming to an end you must make your new application in good time. Please visit international admissions so that you can be issued with a Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS). This is now the only route to gaining a tier 4 student visa.
Further information and guidance can be found in the documents below:
UKBA Website - Tier 4 - Application Form & Guidance
Tier 4 Immigration Advice - Writtle College Resource [Nov '11]
Making a Tier 4 Visa Application - UKCISA document [Nov '11]
UKCISA interactive PDF - tier 4 application form
Visiting Europe – Schengen Visa
As a non EU national if you wish to visit Europe for a class trip or for a holiday you will probably require a Schengen (tourism) visa. Please read the documents below to check whether this applies to you and what to do next:Applying for a Schengen Visa - Guidance Notes [Dec '11]
UKCISA Guidance - Schengen Visa FAQ [Dec '11]
Schengen Visa Application Form [Dec '11]
Working After Your Studies
The immigration category Tier 1 Post-Study Work (PSW) allows students to apply for up to two years work experience after completion of studies.PSW visa's will no longer be available after April 2012 (exact date to be confirmed). If you wish to apply the latest date will be 31st March 2012.
To qualify for PSW you must have received written notification of your final degree result. Students who have not received their degree certificate by the time they submit their application should include a Tier 1 (PSW) Letter (also known as a Confirmation of Award Letter) provided by International Admissions.
Links to the most up to date application forms and guidance can be found below. Also included is an interactive pdf which answers some common questions and highlights areas of the application form which can be confusing:
UKBA Website - Tier 1 PSW - Application Form & Guidance file
UKCISA Guidance - Post Study Work [Nov '11]
UKCISA Notes on completing Tier 1 PSW applicaton form [Aug '11]
Interactive pdf - Tier 1 [PSW] Application Form [Jan '12]
Interactive pdf - T1 VAF9 application for students outside UK [Jan '12]
