The Student Immigration & Compliance team has received enquiries from staff and students regarding the visa implications of the Coronavirus outbreak. We have put some guidance together to help you understand your options if you are affected.

Immigration update for students covering:

• Work during and after studies - switching from Tier 4 to Tier 2 visa; new Start Up visa route; How many hours can you work
• Tier 4 visa eligibility and application guide
• Travelling in and out of the UK - landing card; e-Gate facilities; travelling near the course end date; travelling to Schengen for university business
• Anything else

It has been brought to our attention by the Home Office that there is a current scam which is targeting Tier 4 students.

Some students may receive a telephone call from an individual who fraudulently purports to represent the Home Office.

Read more to find out how to identify a call is fraudulent and how to deal with it.