International advice and visas
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As an international student, how many hours am I permitted to work during vacations and during term-time?Can I request a letter from the university that will confirm my rights to work under my student visa?Can I work whilst my Graduate Route visa application is pending?Do I need to see my personal tutor every semester for UK visa and immigration monitoring purposes?For my visa application, what RQF level is my course?For my visa application, what type of sponsor is the University of Surrey?How can I get a letter from the university for my prospective employer, that shows what restrictions I have under my student visa?How do I apply for a visa travel letter or invitation letter?I am an international postgraduate research (PGR) student and need to resubmit my thesis with further research, do I need to extend my visa?I am an international student and I want to add a placement year. Where should I start? How do I extend my visa?I am an international student on a temporary withdrawal and need to return to the UK soon. How do I obtain a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) for a new visa?I am an international student who is considering taking a temporary withdrawal. Would this impact my visa?I have just submitted an application to extend my student visa from within the UK but my current visa expires soon, what do I do?I have recently updated my immigration status or passport, is there anything I need to do?If I have applied for temporary withdrawal, what changes should I make to my visa to ensure I can return to finish my course?The teaching for my course finishes earlier than the official university's end of term date, can I travel back to my home country during this time?The teaching for my course finishes earlier than the official university's end of term date, can I work more hours during this time?There is an error on my eVisa, what should I do?What do I do if my visa has been refused and I’ve been told to leave the country?What level of English do I need for my visa?What should I do if I lose my Biometric Residence Permit (BRP)?What should I do if my BRP card expires on 31 December 2024 but my course finishes after that date?When can I apply for the Graduate Visa?Will submitting extenuating circumstances, taking re-sits or using the Late Summer Assessment period impact my eligibility for the Graduate Route visa?