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44 Advertisement College and University Guidance Counselor Handbook College and University Guidance Counselor Handbook Visas Global City, Global Opportunities University of London Founded in 1829 and ranked as one of the best universities in the world, King's has a long tradition of welcoming students from North America. If you are an international student, you will need to apply for a visa to study in the UK. Like the USA, the UK has a fairly strict policy on immigration and your student will need to go through a formal process in order to apply. It is important that wherever in the UK your student studies, they always ensure that their visa is up to date and that they contact the UK Visas and Immigration department to inform them of any changes. More information can be found at www.ukvisas.gov.uk How to apply Complete a ‘PBS Tier 4 student’ or visitor – student application form www.visa4uk.fco.gov.uk ……A passport – with a valid page free for the visa Pay the visa fee Based in the heart of London, King's connects students to London and the world through our programmes, partnerships, research & internships. ……A copy of the online application form ……2 passport size, color photographs on a white background ……VAF 9 appendix 8 form (tier 4 student) www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/howtoapply/vafs King's offers a wide-range of programmes with particular strengths in the areas of science, medicine, healthcare, social science, education, law and the arts. Schedule an appointment online for biometrics collection at any DHS Application Support Center ……Certificate of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) number ……Evidence of income, university, and travel/ stay plans Attend the biometrics appointment King’s North America Office www.kcl.ac.uk Required application documents located in the Washington DC Metro area provides support and guidance to students, parents & schools. Representatives regularly visit schools and hold events across North America. Email [email protected] to join our counsellor newsletter mailing list. Visa poliicies can change at any time. Please visit the UKVISA website www.ukvisa.com to check current rules and regulations. Bring a copy of the online application form, original passport and appointment confirmation Allow 15 days for processing Student that have lived outside the US may have other requirements to meet and check the UKVISA website for more information. For more information on student visas, please visit: www.educationuk.org/usa/articles/student-visas 45