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People who have secured a place to study on a full-time
basis at some form of educational institution may enter the UK as
a student. In practice, at least 15 hours a week must be spent in
study and the student must be able to meet the cost of the course,
maintenance and accommodation without working. However, those on
student visas may work 20 hours/week during term time and 40 hours/week
during holidays. Normally there are no restrictions on a spouse
and children working in the UK, if the student will be studying
longer than one year.
Candidates wishing to enter the UK on a student
visa should make it clear to any immigration and visa officers that
they intend to return 'home' at the end of their studies.
Candidates from visa-national countries (those
who need a visa even for entry to the UK as a visitor) must apply
for a student visa at the British Embassy/Consulate/High commission
in their home country. Other candidates have the option of presenting
the relevant documents to the Immigration Officer on entry, or may
apply from within the UK to switch from another category to that
of Student.
Student visas are normally granted for an initial
period of one year, usually determined by the length of the course
to be studied.
Candidates who have not already chosen and been accepted in a course
of study may apply for entry as a Prospective Student.
Medical and dental graduates seeking post-graduate training or further
studies can normally gain entry to the UK on a student visa. Those
training within the medical profession may also visit the UK to
undertake exams as a visitor and having passed these exams can switch
to a training visa in country.
For more information please refer www.homeoffice.com
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