The University's responsibilities
The University's responsibilities
What UKVI expects of the University.
The University's responsibilities include:
- Ensuring that you have the right to study in the UK by holding up-to-date copies of your passport and visa
- Holding up-to-date contact details for you
- Monitoring your attendance and engagement with your programme and taking action if you are failing to engage without good reason (e.g. illness)
- Ensuring you hold up-to-date ATAS clearance where required
- Providing document copies and other information to UKVI if requested
Additional responsibilities in relation to Student visa holders
If you hold a Student visa, we are also required to inform UKVI of changes to your study, such as:
- If you transfer to a different programme
- If you add or remove a placement year
- Details of any University-approved work placements you are taking
- If you have permission to study at another location – e.g. you are taking part in a study abroad exchange, or are a postgraduate student and are collecting research data for your dissertation away from campus
- If we stop sponsoring your visa because you are no longer actively studying on your programme - i.e. you withdraw, take a Leave of Absence, take reassessments in the Next Academic year without attendance, stop engaging, have your studies terminated, or complete your programme early
We are also expected to inform UKVI:
- If you no longer require a Student visa because you have obtained alternative immigration permission
- If your visa application is refused
- If you have been given incorrect visa conditions
- If you are believed to be breaking the conditions of your visa, e.g. by working more hours per week than is permitted
- When you have successfully completed your programme and are eligible for the Graduate Route visa