Warnborough

To gain entry into the United Kingdom as a student from April 2009, you must pass a points-based assessment with a score of at least 40 points to get your visa.  If you need assistance with immigration matters we work closley with visa specilialist Veristat Services

What is the points-based system?

The points-based system was launched in 2008 to ensure that only those with the right skills or the right contribution will be able to come to the United Kingdom to work and study.

For study, you will score:

• 30 points for a visa letter from a licensed sponsor; and
• 10 points if you can show you have enough finances to cover you, your course fees and monthly living expenses for up to 12 months (known as maintenance)

What is a visa letter?

The visa letter is an official offer letter which your education provider (your licensed sponsor) gives you. You must provide the visa letter with your application form as part of your documents and proof. It shows that you are studying a course (at an acceptable level) with an approved education provider and are able to get 30 points. The UKBA website has a template showing the information a visa letter must contain

What is a licensed sponsor?

You must study with a licensed sponsor (the education provider) on the UK Border Agency Tier 4 Register of Sponsors which you can find online at the UK Border Agency Register of Sponsors.

Your sponsor is responsible for you while you are in the United Kingdom, and must tell the UK Border Agency if you:

• do not arrive for the start of a course
• withdraw from a course
• defer or suspend your studies
• fail to attend your course for significant periods of time.

Warnborough College is a UKBA Licensed Sponsor.

The student visa application fee depends on where you apply from:

Inside the United Kingdom by post - £357
Inside the United Kingdom at a Public Enquiry Office (PEO) - £565
Outside the United Kingdom - £145

Warnborough College works in Partnership with Veristat Immigration Consultancy to make sure that you get all the Immigration advice and support you need. As a student with Warnborough you will receive:

• A free outline of UK immigration requirements before, on and after entry to the UK.
• Free email advice if an application for a visa is refused or if you encounter difficulties at the UK Border.
• Free email advice on any immigration related matter before you arrive in the UK or once you are here.
• Free email advice to close family members wishing to visit whilst you are registered at this college.
• Free email advice on placements, extensions of stay or if you wish to remain in the UK for other purposes after completion of your studies.