Webinar: Advising on Student visas

This webinar provides immigration advisers with a comprehensive overview of the UK’s Student visa route, covering key eligibility requirements, the application process and common pitfalls.

CPD hours: 1
Length of course: 1 hour
Time
11:
00

About this course

The Student route is the primary method for students across the globe to access the UK’s world-renowned education system.

A sponsored immigration route sitting as part of the points-based system, it provides for those seeking to study in the UK for courses of 6 months or more, all the way from A-Level (RQF Level 3) up to PhD study (RQF Level 8).

This webinar aims to provide an overview of the Student route and how it functions, and how those seeking to come to the UK to study need to prepare to make their applications. The Student route has a wide ranging set of eligibility requirements that applicants need to meet and we will touch on these throughout, including financial requirements, course requirements, time limits, and academic progress rules.

We will also discuss the requirements of the route in the context of applications made inside or outside the UK as the location of application influences what eligibility requirements are applied.

Finally, we’ll provide information on what applicants need to pay particular attention to when making applications, some common errors and how to avoid them, and the conditions that those with Student permission are subject to once in the UK.

 

Presenter

Robert Young. Robert works for the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) as an Advice & Training Officer. The Advice & Training team specialise in student-related immigration law, fee status and student support legislation, as well as other areas affecting international students such as welfare, hardship, and studying and living in the UK. They provide Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) compliant advice to members and international students and deliver informative, engaging training to UKCISA members. Their analysis of UK legislation enables UKCISA to identify issues in law and government materials for lobbying or clarification.

 

Audience

Level: introductory

This course is designed for immigration lawyers who are new to student visa applications and those who have made applications before but would like to supplement and update their knowledge and gain top tips.

 

Booking

The ticket cost is £55 + VAT for members and £65 + VAT for non-members. Members, to secure your discount, please log in to your Free Movement account before booking.

We are running an early bird discount on tickets until 23:59 on Thursday 26th June 2025. Use code “STUDENTVISAS090725” for 20% off.

 

Important notes

  • A recording of the webinar is NOT included in the ticket price.
  • After the webinar, you will be emailed a copy of any presentation slides.
  • If you would like a certificate of attendance for your continuing professional development record after the webinar has finished, please email editor@freemovement.org.uk.
  • Refund policy: We understand that circumstances can change. Cancellation and refund is possible with no questions asked up to 7 days before the webinar is due to begin. Please contact editor@freemovement.org.uk. 

Book Your Place

£65.00

Members price:

£55 + VAT

Non-members price:

£65 + VAT

Date: 9 July 2025
Course length: 1 hour
Time: 11:00-12:00

The webinar will take place over Zoom.

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