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International Students Advice (ISA) offers immigration advice to current UEL students, UEL graduates and prospective UEL students. student visa

We provide information and advice on Student Visas, Working in the UK, Work Visas and Visa Application forms amongst other things. We also have a, Frequently Asked Questions and Useful links section on our website - which you may find helpful.

UEL International Student Advice is rated as the No.1 visa advice service in London and in the Million + group of modern UK universities. (source: International Student Barometer)

STOP PRESS - There are 5 items in this Stop Press section.

1. UKBA to expand list of countries for pre-entry tuberculosis (TB) screening prior to applying for Entry Clearance to the UK.

The UK Border Agency will be introducing additional countries for tuberculosis (TB) screening before visa application for migrants entering UK for over six months. Please see UK Border Agency website for further information.

2. UKBA Changes come into effect (6 April 2012)

For a summary of how the changes may affect UEL students, please see our UKBA Updates for UEL Students

You may also find the UKCISA summary useful. See News Update on UKBA website for further details.

3. Join the International Student Reception and become an official Guinness World Record breaker!

The Mayor's Office and Study London invite you to City Hall to take part in a record breaking attempt in this Olympic year, become a London Ambassador and meet other international students from across London. You can also enjoy 360° views of the city from the top of the Mayor of London’s office at City Hall.

Event Details
Date: 5:00 pm, Wednesday 30 May 2012
Location:London’s Living Room, City Hall

Places are limited so REGISTER your interest now:

http://www.studylondon.ac.uk/event-registration/detail/mayors-reception-2012

4. NUS launch International Student Employability Survey

NUS have launched a survey that aims to research the realities and the perceptions international students have about employment in the UK Go to NUS Campaigns pages for more information and to complete the survey!

5. Thinking People: Do you know international students who enjoy reflecting and talking about their culture and are looking for some paid work experience?

Thinking People are looking for international students to help them with their training. They are looking for students who...

  • come from the Middle East, India, Nigeria and the former Soviet Union (this may change in the future)
  • have received at least some of their secondary and/or tertiary education in their home country
  • are happy to travel to work in different parts of the UK
  • can work 2 to 3 days a year with us (these will usually be week days not weekends) for the next 12 months
  • Are self-confident, reliable and good at reflecting and communicating with large groups

Thinking People will pay you for your time and cover basic expenses. They will also provide you with some great work experience.

If you are interested please send your CV directly to thinkingpeople at info@thinking-people.co.uk who will provide you with more details and answers any questions you may have. www.thinking-people.co.uk

 

Advice Drop In Sessions & Appointments:

Week Commencing Monday 28th May 2012:

Drop-ins (no appointment necessary but arrive early as there is currently a very high level of demand - see terms and conditions below) on:

    • Monday morning at Docklands from 9.30am
    • Wednesday morning at Docklands and Stratford from 9.30am
    • Friday morning at Docklands and Stratford from 9.30am

Appointments (subject to availability, booked in advance - see terms and conditions below) on

    • Tuesday mornings at Docklands and Stratford from 9.30am
    • Thursday morning at Docklands and Stratford from 9:30am

If you wish to attend a drop-in session or book an appointment you must read drop in sessions and appointments for more information on the terms and conditions.

Please continue to visit our website regularly to check for updates or cancellations to our drop-in sessions, appointments and workshops. Please note that we will not be able to see more than 5 students per advice session. If you wish to attend a drop-in session we advise that you arrive very early and be in the first 5 people waiting.

It is very important that before you book an appointment or attend one of our drop-in sessions that you follow our steps for immigration advice.

DOCKLANDS: The International Student Advice team are located in the International Office in Docklands - West Building 2nd Floor (WB.2.12).

STRATFORD: The International Student Advice team are located in Student Services in RB.G.04.

ISA Workshops

Workshops on Student Visa Renewals (including updates on UK Border Agency changes) will take place on:

  • Docklands Campus: Wednesday 6th June: Room WB.2.04
  • Stratford Campus: Thursday 7th June: Room RB.2.11

NOTE: These workshops are briefing sessions on the requirements for making a Tier 4 extension application in the UK.

For advice on renewing your student visa in the UK check our Student Visa pages.

These workshops begin at 2pm. Please arrive promptly. Strictly NO admittance after 2.15pm

Workshop on Visas for Working in the UK After Your Studies (including updates on UK Border Agency changes) will take place on: TBC

There are currently no workshops planned for Schengen visas for International students travelling to Europe.

More information on Visas for travel to Schengen states (27 European countries) can be found at (Schengen Visa Scheme ). Also we have some general information on applying for visit visas to other countries on our Frequently Asked Questions section of the website.

Our workshops are only open to students who study at the University of East London and prospective UEL students.

Contact details

International Students Advice, Docklands Campus
Room WB 2.11
isa@uel.ac.uk

Comments & Suggestions:

Did you find these webpages useful? Is there anything that could be improved/ amended? If you have any comments or suggestions regarding our webpages and its contents, we would be happy to hear from you. Please email any comments/ suggestions to isa@uel.ac.uk

Page updated 25/05/2012

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