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Forms and Guidance Notes for Applications in the UK

On this page you can find some common application forms and guidance notes for extension of stay in the UK.

You can also find our interactive forms which we have produced, in order to assist you with completing some of the application forms.

Our interactive forms are currently being updated to reflect the new application forms, in use from 06 April 2012. You will still find the interactive forms below useful, as many questions are the same, but please ensure that you use the new (04/12) version when completing it yourself. Always check that the form you use is the current form at the time that you apply.

Tier 4 (General) - Student Visa Applications in the the UK

Tier 4 (General) - Changes to Circumstances and Switching Institution

Dependants of Student and Post Study Work Visa holders

Tier 2 (General) Applications

All Applications - Photograph guidance

General Note

It is your responsibility to demonstrate that you meet all the rules for the visa you are applying for. You should ensure that you use the correct form and that your application is fully complete as well as providing all the necessary documents in original copy.

You must download and print off the relevant application form and guidance notes. Read the guidance notes carefully and use the interactive forms to assist you with filling in the form. Collect together all the necessary documents, passports, photos, cover letter if needed and payment.

For Tier 4 (General) applications in the UK only: Once you have done all this, you can come to a drop in session for advice and we will be able to check your application for you. Unfortunately, we are not able to check through any forms, other than student at present.

NOTE: Any application for an extension of your stay in the UK must be made before your current visa expires. It is your responsibility to check when the best time to make your application should be. You should always check that you apply with the most up to date application form.

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Tier 4 (Students)- Applications for Student Visa Extension in the UK

If you want to extend your stay in the UK as a student you will need to download and print off the Tier 4 (students) application form and guidance notes, which you will need to read carefully:

You must use the Tier 4 General application form to extend your Tier 4 visa for your studies at UEL or if you already have a Tier 4 visa for another institution (which you applied for on or after 5th October 2009) and you want to study at UEL. If in doubt, always seek advice first by emailing isa@uel.ac.uk

For more information on Student Visas see our Student Visas section

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Interactive Tier 4 (Students) form - to assist you in completing your application form

In order to assist you with completing your Tier 4 (General) application form we have created an interactive Tier 4 (students) form, which is like an on line guide. You should download and make use of our interactive Tier 4 (students) form. Please note the interactive form is the 07/11 version. The ISA team is in the process of updating the form to the new 04/12 version.

The Interactive Tier 4 (Students) form is for guidance only. You should click on the yellow post it notes for information and assistance with completing each area of the application form. The interactive form also provides you with some helpful advice regarding documents that you will need amongst other things.

For more information on Student Visas see our Student Visas section.

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Migrant Change in Circumstances (MCC) form - changes to personal details, contact, passport etc

The Migrant Change in Circumstances (MCC) form is to notify the UK Border Agency of change to your circumstances.

You must use the MCC form to notify the UK Border Agency of changes to:

  • Your personal details (name, title etc)
  • Your contact details (Address, telephone, email)
  • Your passport details (if you get a new passport)
  • Your dependant details (if your relationship to your dependant changes)
  • Criminal Convictions (if you are convicted of any criminal offence/ civil judgement)

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Interactive Migrant Change of Circumstances (MCC) form - to assist you with completing the form

In order to assist you with completing your Migrant Change of Circumstance (MCC) form we have created an interactive Migrant Change of Circumstance (MCC) form, which is like an on line guide. You should download and make use of our interactive MCC form to help you complete your actual MCC form if you need to notify the UK Border Agency if a change in your circumstances as listed above.

Permission To Switch institution (PTS) form - ONLY for Tier 4 visa holders who applied BEFORE 5th October 2009)

The Permission to Switch institution application T4 -PTS is only to be used by students who are already in the UK with a Tier 4 visa issued for another institution and who applied for their Tier 4 visa before 5th October 2009.

If you have a Tier 4 visa which you applied for on or after 5th October 2009, you must not use this form. Instead you must apply for a new Tier 4 visa if applying in the UK. Always seek advice first by emailing isa@uel.ac.uk

Interactive Permission to Switch institution (PTS) form - to assist you with completing the form

In order to assist you with completing your Permission to Switch (PTS) form we have created an interactive Permission to Switch (PTS) form, which is like an on line guide. You should download and make use of our interactive PTS form to help you complete your actual PTS form if you wish to study at UEL an you are already in the UK with a Tier 4 visa for another institution which you applied for before 5th October 2009.

 

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Points Based System (PBS) - Dependants Applications in the UK

If you are interested in bringing your family to join you in the UK, you can find information, application forms and policy guidance on the links below:

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Interactive PBS Dependants form - to assist you in completing your application form

The Interactive PBS Dependants form is for guidance only. You should click on the yellow post it notes for information and assistance with completing each area of the application form. The interactive form also provides you with some helpful advice regarding documents that you will need amongst other things.

Please note that a new version of the PBS dependant visa application form was released by the UK Border Agency on 06/04/2012.

  • Click here to download the Interactive PBS dependants form - currently unavailable.

Tier 1 - General (Highly Skilled Worker) Applications in the UK

This scheme is now closed to new applications.

For more information on Tier 1 - General see our Working in the UK webpages.

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Tier 2 - General (Sponsored Skilled Worker) Applications in the UK

This application is for Tier 2 - General (Sponsored Skilled Worker) in the UK. Tier 2 - General replaced the Work Permit in 2008 although some elements of the scheme are similar.

For more information on Tier 2 - General see our Working in the UK webpages.

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UK Border Agency - Photograph Guidance

The UKBA have strict guidelines for photographs to be submitted with your application. Please read the guidance issued for photographs.

For more information on Student Visas see our Student Visas section.

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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

Updated 11/05/12

Tier 4 Sponsor Licence

University of East London (UEL) holds a Tier 4 Sponsor Licence and is listed on the UKBA register as a Highly Trusted Sponsor

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