Tier 4 (General) Student How to extend your Tier 4 Visa Tutorial

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1 Tier 4 (General) Student How to extend your Tier 4 Visa Tutorial Rosa Soto, International Student Adviser immigrationadvice@aber.ac.uk Updated 07/2018 1

2 Creating an account on UKVI online application system (if you have already registered you can login and go directly to your account). All students should firstly visit Scroll to the bottom of page and click here Updated 07/2018 2

3 Select Yes and then click on Save and continue Updated 07/2018 3

4 Normally this will be your only visa application. Please contact the International Student Adviser if you are not sure how to answer this question. Save and continue Updated 07/2018 4

5 Select No and then click on Save and continue Updated 07/2018 5

6 Enter your Aberystwyth address and create a password. Press on Save and continue Updated 07/2018 6

7 Select You, then press Save and continue Updated 07/2018 7

8 Select No, then press Save and continue Updated 07/2018 8

9 Check your answers and press Continue Updated 07/2018 9

10 Select Answer questions about this applicant. Please note: some students are allowed to bring dependants with them to the UK, please consult the International Student Adviser if you are not sure whether you are eligible to bring your family. Updated 07/

11 Enter your Title (Mr, Mrs, Miss, etc.), Given name (First name/s), and Family name (Surname/s). Press Save and continue Updated 07/

12 Select Yes or No and then press Save and continue. Updated 07/

13 Select Enter address manually and enter the address that you live in Aberystwyth Click on I want to receive mail different address Select Enter address manually and enter the following address: FAO International Student Adviser, International Office, Cledwyn Building, Aberystwyth University, Penglais, Aberystwyth, Dyfed, SY23 3DD Updated 07/

14 Answer all questions and press Save and continue Updated 07/

15 Answer all questions Press Save and continue Updated 07/

16 Click on Yes Updated 07/

17 Answer all questions Press Save and continue Updated 07/

18 Select Yes or No and then press Save and continue. Updated 07/

19 Select Yes or No and then press Save and continue. Updated 07/

20 Select Yes, then select Tier 4 (General) leave to remain. If you have a non-tier 4 visa, please contact immigrationadvice@aber.ac.uk. Press Save and continue Updated 07/

21 Enter the start and end date of your current visa, you will find these on your BRP or visa vignette. Press Save and continue Updated 07/

22 Make sure you answer the question truthfully. If you answer Yes, please tell us. Press Save and continue Updated 07/

23 Click on Yes and press Save and continue Updated 07/

24 Not all students will have a BRP, if you are unsure how to answer the question please consult the International Student Adviser. Press Save and continue. Updated 07/

25 You will need to provide details of your National Insurance Number do not worry if you do not have one! Press Save and continue. Updated 07/

26 Answer Yes or No, press Save and continue Updated 07/

27 Answer Yes or No, press Save and continue Updated 07/

28 Answer Yes or No, press Save and continue Updated 07/

29 Answer Yes or No, press Save and continue Updated 07/

30 Most students answer No to this question Updated 07/

31 Make sure you answer all the questions truthfully. If you answer Yes to any, please tell us. Press Save and continue Updated 07/

32 Answer Yes or No, press Save and continue Updated 07/

33 Answer Yes or No, press Save and continue Updated 07/

34 Answer Yes or No, press Save and continue Updated 07/

35 Answer Yes or No, press Save and continue Updated 07/

36 Enter CMRTYMH23 Use this address as the Sponsor s address Don t forget to Save and continue Updated 07/

37 Select Higher education institution Press Save and continue Updated 07/

38 Select No and enter the address of your academic department available from your draft CAS. Press Save and continue Updated 07/

39 Answer Yes or No, press Save and continue Updated 07/

40 Consult the International Student Adviser if you are not sure whether you need ATAS clearance Updated 07/

41 If you have received official financial sponsorship, for example from your government, you will need permission from your sponsors to extend your stay in the UK Updated 07/

42 Answer Yes or No, press Save and continue Updated 07/

43 If the money you are using is in your name select Yes, if the money is in your parent s name select No. Updated 07/

44 Enter Aberystwyth University You will find this information on your CAS. Most students will reply No Always Save and continue Updated 07/

45 The Doctorate Extension Scheme is available to PhD students who are nearing the end of their studies only. Updated 07/

46 This question only refers to students who are staying in university accommodation. If you have paid any accommodation fees select Yes, if you have not paid any accommodation fees select No Updated 07/

47 The course fees will be stated in your CAS. Answer Yes or No, press Save and continue Updated 07/

48 You need to have received your CAS number before you can complete your Tier 4 visa application Updated 07/

49 You can now check all the answers that you have provided, once you have done this, scroll to the bottom of the screen and click on Continue If you are not adding any dependants to your application, click on Continue Updated 07/

50 Differentiation arrangements are in place for low risk applicants. You are a low risk applicant if: you are a national of Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Barbados, Botswana, Brunei, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, The Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Japan, Kuwait, Malaysia, The Maldives, Mexico, New Zealand, Qatar, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, UAE, or USA, and you are applying for entry clearance in your country of nationality, or for leave to remain in the UK; or, you hold a Hong Kong SAR passport* or a British National (Overseas) passport and you are applying for entry clearance in Hong Kong, or for leave to remain in the UK; or, you hold a Taiwan (ROC) passport* with a residence card number, and you are applying for entry clearance in Taiwan, or for leave to Updated 07/ remain in the UK.

51 Stop when you reach the Documents page and make an appointment to see Rosa Soto, International Student Adviser. To book an appointment please Documents that you will need in support of your application: Passport & Visa CAS letter You will need 1,015 for each month of your course, up to a maximum of nine months. This means that if you will be studying for a course that lasts two month only, the minimum amount that you will need is 2,030. If you will be studying for a course lasting nine months or more, the maximum amount that you will need is 9,135. (Dependants 680 per person/per month). You must have had this money PLUS your tuition fees in your bank account for a minimum of 28 days. Certificates of previous qualifications the list is in your CAS letter. If they are not in English they must be officially translated. Course Fee Payment Receipts- if you have already paid some of your fees Police registration certificate (if applicable) ATAS certificate (if applicable) 2 Photos (UK passport style) Credit/debit card to pay for your Immigration Health Surcharge and visa application fee. Updated 07/