International / Immigration - Useful Links
If you need to get further advice and information concerning an immigration issue please contact us as soon as you can. Please also refer to our leaflet called 'Useful Contacts' which contains useful information(link to info sheet). You may also find the following links helpful.
The Visa and Immigration Officer from the University Student Progress Service can assist you to renew your student VISA. See the link to Renewing your Student Visa using the University Batch Scheme. The Visa and Immigration Support section of their website offers useful information for students - VISA & Immigration Support.
Newcastle University International Student Handbook
On your way to Newcastle? This booklet will provide you with some useful hints and tips. If you have been offered a place, you will be mailed a copy in the June before you are due to start at the University. You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader software installed on your machine. The software is freely available for a wide range of computing platforms. See Adobe's web site for details on how to download the software.
The British Council
go to 'Study in the UK' or
go to 'UK entry clearance & visas' (info in a choice of languages) or
go to 'Guidance Notes on Preparation'
The guidance notes also provide information on appealing against a Home Office decision.
Immigration Advisory Service (IAS)
***For further help in preparing an appeal you can also refer to the Immigration & Advisory Service (IAS) for help and representation in appealing a refusal. Their Middlesbrough office deals with the Newcastle area.
E-mail: middlesbrough@iasuk.org
* You will also find links to the following government department sites that can provide you with additional information and guidance.
Problems at passport control: contact the Immigration Advisory Service for free advice;
If it is day time: 020 7967 1200 or 020 7378 9191
If it is night time, leave a message on the emergency answerphone: 020 7378 9191
Home Office application forms and guidance on making applications can be downloaded from The Home Office Border & Immigration Agency website.
You can also obtain an application form from Applications Unit on 0870 241 0645
Work Permits UK
provide Home Office information about work permits and schemes related to working in the UK.
UK Visas
The UKvisas website is a government website which has forms and information about applying for entry clearance. It also has links to the British consulates and embassies.
ARCH - Agecnies against Crime + Harassment is a group of organisations that work together to combat racism in Newcastle. A free 24 hour helpline on 08000 32 32 88 allows people to report incidents anonymously and confidentially.
Department for Education & Skills (DfES) for International Students
For information about the immigration employment conditions for international students check the guidance entitled 'International students working in the UK'.
UKCISA (UK Council for International Student Affairs)
UKCISA provides advice on arrange of issues affecting international students. For information about the student visa requirements select guidance information sheets on 'I AM COMING TO THE UK TO START MY STUDIES' or 'I WANT MORE TIME IN THE UK AS A STUDENT'
Telephone helpline for students: 020 7107 9922 (Advice line normal opening times 1pm-4pm Mon-Fri).
Safety First - A personal safety guide for International Students
Produced by Education UK. You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader software installed on your machine. The software is freely available for a wide range of computing platforms. See Adobe's web site for details on how to download the software.
Home Office - Application Forms
Always check Home Office 'Application forms' to ensure you are using the correct version as these can be updated at any time.
You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader software installed on your machine. The software is freely available for a wide range of computing platforms. See Adobe's web site for details on how to download the software.
