The UK Immigration Office announced that from July 6, 2018, the application materials and procedures for UK study visas T4 and T2 will be simplified. This is undoubtedly good news. For students who plan to study in the UK after July, what changes will this new policy bring to our study abroad life? Let's take a look with Return to China VPN.

UK study visa policy announced

What to note about the new policy:

• 1. The security deposit can only be withdrawn or changed from the date of deposit until the visa is obtained.
• 2. The new policy simplifies only the language proof, financial materials and academic materials. If the guarantee is in the name of the parents or guardians, then the household registration booklet or birth certificate must be provided when submitting the visa application.
• 3. The embassy staff said that the chance of the materials being randomly checked is relatively small, because the embassy has given the review authority to the British schools. Perhaps next year more and more British schools will be like Kingston, requiring qualified guarantees and TB certificates to issue CAS.
• 4. Even if there is a random check, it is the embassy that will inform you by phone or email. The visa center is only responsible for collecting student visa materials and forwarding them to the embassy. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that students submit all the materials notified by the visa center as required.
• 5. Telephone interviews existed before the new policy, so just come as usual. Practice your English, be familiar with the CAS given to you by the school, and answer the questions truthfully. After submitting your visa, keep your phone open, and pay special attention to calls starting with 010.

New visa process:

1. Visa Documents Preparation

Prepare the required materials for the visa category (T4 student visa, visitor visa, etc.). According to the new policy for applying for a UK study visa, eligible applicants do not need to submit proof of funds, academic qualifications, or English proficiency.

2. Fill out the visa application form online and make an appointment

Fill out the visa form online, print it out, and sign it.

3. Submit your UK study visa application at the visa centre

After making an appointment, please bring your visa documents to the UK Visa Application Center to submit them at the agreed time.

Materials usually include:

• 1. Tuberculosis examination report from a designated hospital (no translation required)
• 2. Printout of the CAS email from the school
• 3. Visa photo
• 4. Original and copy of passport
• 5. Bank deposit certificate and bank statement showing the date of deposit of tuition and living expenses
• 6. Fill out the visa application form online, make an appointment to submit the materials, and pay the fee online. Then print the application form, sign and date it.
• 7. Appointment confirmation letter
• 8. IHS email printout
• 9. Birth certificate, household register, sponsorship letter. This seems to be required because the deposit is in the name of the parents.
• 10. Arrange all the documents in order, put them in a folder, check the documents for completeness, ask someone with good English foundation to help you check the order and completeness, and then go to the visa agency to submit them

The video interview will generally ask you questions such as why you go to the UK, what your major is and which school you study.

IV. Obtaining a visa

The UK Visa Application Centre guarantees the safe retrieval of passports and their return to applicants.

FAQ

The new policy stipulates that when submitting visa application materials, they do not need to submit materials to prove that they meet the financial requirements, nor do they need to submit proof of past academic qualifications or English proficiency. However, they still need to meet these requirements.

The UK reserves the right to ask students to submit the above materials on a random basis.

1. You no longer need to submit three types of certificates when submitting a visa application, but you may still be asked to submit additional documents. When will the random inspection take place? In what form will the inspection take place?

After the visa application materials are submitted, if students are required to submit additional materials, we will contact them by phone or email during the review process to tell them what materials they need to submit and how to submit them.

2. Do the supplementary materials need to be submitted immediately, or is there a certain buffer period?

If additional materials are required, you will be given a buffer period of 10 working days to prepare the materials.

3. Since applying for a UK visa does not require proof of funds, do we still need to save money in advance?

It is recommended that you deposit funds that meet the required amount into your account at least 28 days before paying the application fee online, and keep the funds unchanged throughout the entire visa application process (no need to deposit them regularly or freeze them).

4. When submitting a visa application, the funds do not meet the required 28-day period, but is it okay if the 28-day period is met when submitting supplementary documents?

No. Although the new policy simplifies the application materials requirements, it does not mean that you do not need to meet the requirements of immigration regulations. When submitting supplementary materials, you still need to submit proof of funds that have been deposited for 28 days up to the time of submitting the visa application fee. It is recommended that students prepare funds in advance.Study in the UK 2022 Study Abroad Policy, ,Review of Beijing's UK study abroad policies、2023 UK Study Abroad Policy Research、What is the UK's 2022 study abroad policy?The problem.

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