FAQs
Yes, you can bring prescribed medications with you, but you should carry a copy of your prescription and a doctor's note explaining the need for the medication. You should never carry prescribed drugs for someone else
If your course duration changes, you might be eligible to extend your student visa to cover the new duration. You should inform the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) about any changes.
Yes, you can usually travel to other countries in the Schengen Area or nearby regions for short trips, but you should review the specific travel conditions of your visa and the countries you plan to visit.
Remember that immigration rules and policies can change, so it's always a good idea to refer to official government sources or consult with your university's international student office for the most up-to-date information.
Yes you can bring your dependent family members with you. However, from January 2024, international students in the UK will no longer be able to bring dependents on their student visa, unless they are studying a postgraduate research programme. For more information, speak to one of our immigration lawyers for a free consultation.
From the 17th of July international students are no longer permitted to switch to work route visas unless they can show that they have completed their course. This is be shown either by the end date on their CAS (Certificate of Acceptance of Studies) or by providing evidence from the University of Course completion such as a Degree Certificate or course transcripts.
You can arrive up to 1 month before your course start date (if your course lasts more than 6 months). However, you must not travel to the UK before the start date of your visa, no matter when your course starts.
A student visa issued for full-time degree level studies allows you to work for a maximum of 20 hours per week during term-time.
Yes, during official vacation periods you can work full-time for a maximum of 40 hours
Yes, you can apply to extend your student visa from within the UK if you meet the eligibility criteria.
Yes, you can work while your visa extension application is pending, as long as you are still within the validity of your current visa.
Yes, you can bring your pet, but there are specific requirements and procedures you need to follow, including microchipping, vaccinations, and obtaining an official health certificate.
Yes, you can apply for a student visa once you have received an unconditional offer from a recognised UK university. Most universities will not issue a CAS unless you meet their eligibility criteria for an unconditional offer.
The Immigration Health Surcharge is a fee paid as part of your visa application, which gives you access to the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK.
The IHS (Immigration Health Surcharge) rate is £624 per year and £470 per child or student per year. However, the government has advised that this will increase to £1,035 per year and the discounted rate will increase from £470 to £776. This is a 66% increase.
Generally, you can only apply for a visa with a conditional offer if all conditions have been met before your visa application.
You can only write one so make sure that if you are applying for different courses you write about overall themes and skills that can be applied to all of them.
In some cases, you might be able to switch to a different university after arriving in the UK, but you should consult with your current university's international student office and the new university's admissions office for guidance.
Yes, many courses in the UK include opportunities for internships or work placements, which can provide valuable practical experience related to your field of study.
Yes, we can write business plans and pitch decks for a variety of uses. We have significant experience on business plans for the Home Office, as well as for Banks and investors.
We can assist you in restructuring your business, as well as helping you with cash flow planning, together with short and long-term strategy
Yes, there are a number of ways you can expand your business into the UK, we can offer a variety of solutions to help you do this.
We can assist you through all steps of the franchise process, including initial planning, assisting with the business model, the legal requirements as well as assisting you ongoing as you make your business grow
Our specialist team can assist you with all the options and structures for setting up in Dubai, whether this is a free zone or mainland business. We can help you register the business and assist you through all the steps to get you started.
The Innovator Founder is replacing the Innovator visa. However, this will not affect your current visa. You can continue to remain on your visa for its duration, switch to another category or apply for ILR at the end of your visa, if you meet the eligibility requirements.
The rules entitling residents in the UK to apply for a parent to join them as their adult dependant relative is not a category opened to migrants residing in the UK on the Tier 2 General. However, when you receive your indefinite leave to remain in the UK, you will be entitled to apply for your mother to join you, provided you meet the criteria sent out in Appendix Adult relative.
Hi there. If you apply to change your employer, you will need to submit an in country application for a skilled worker visa, as your current sponsorship is attached to your current sponsor. However, your dependants are currently in the UK as PBS dependants. They can remain on their existing visa and simply extend their visa before it expires. Once they extend their leave to remain as PBS dependants, they will be granted leave to remain in line with your amended leave to remain as a Skilled Worker with your new employer.
Hello. Prior to you applying for your extension, you will have to top up your investment if it does not increase in value by the time you file your extension. This is because you must show that not only did you invest £2 million, but that this investment has been maintained at £2 million at the minimum. We would encourage you to speak to the custodian of your investment about your options and for financial advice.
There are a range of UK visas under the family visa route, that your family might be eligible for. However, their options also depend on the type of visa you hold. If you contact us on info@thequeensburygroup.com, we are happy to arrange an in-depth consultation.
QCL Associates LLP deal’s with a range of European Visas including the Schengen Visa. Other more complex visa would be dealt with by our European lawyers.
You can re-enter the UK as many times as needed for duration of your visit visa, whether this is a 6 month visitor visa, 2 year or 5 year. Each visit should not exceed 180 days.
No, the UKVI visa that you pay to file your visa application is not refundable. This is because the fee is taken for your visa to be processed and considered which leads to a decision to be made. You will however receive a refund of the fee for the Immigration Health Surcharge if applicable.
There is no fixed minimum amount that you must hold in your bank account. However, you may wish to ensure that you are seen to be able to support yourself financially during your visit, you should ensure you are holding least £100 to £150 in your account for each day of your visit.
Most Common Reasons for Visa Rejections are: • Inaccuracy in the visa application form. • Unclear Purpose of Travel • Failure to disclose past immigration issues • Passport validity issues. • Unspent criminal convictions • Relationship Between Your Country and The Country You Want to Visit. • Health Issues.
If your visa is refused, this was that your application was not accepted for reasons which would be set out in your Reasons for Refusal letter. Whilst, if your is visa rejection means that there is a validity issue, and your application has not been accepted for reasons such as not paying the correct fee, or not filing your ID document with your application. You may be given 10 working days to respond to a validity issue.
A denial letter and a refusal letter are interchangeable; however, a visa rejection is not.
If you visit the United Kingdom as a visa national, you will be given a visa valid for 6 months. As a visitor, you cannot make an application to reside and remain in the United Kingdom. If you try to do so, your application will be rejected. You can however extend your visitor visa in the event that you are taken unwell, a pandemic and travel restrictions which prevent you leaving the United Kingdom.
