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UKVI Sponsored Student Compliance Policy

What are your immigration responsibilities as an international student?

UK Visa & Immigration Tier 4 Compliance Policy

As an international student you are required to comply with Home Office immigration rules and the terms of your visa while you are studying at Teesside University.

Your responsibilities are to:

  • ensure that you have valid leave to study in the UK
  • produce your passport and evidence of entry clearance, visa, UK Biometric Residence Permit, and qualifications
  • provide your UK contact details and notify the University of any changes
  • register and enrol on time for each year of study
  • attend all sessions as per your course requirements
  • obtain authorisation for any leave of absence
  • pay your fees in full
  • return home to your own country if you withdraw or complete your course early
  • ensure you check the rules around visa curtailment and re-entry to the UK if you transfer, withdraw or complete your course early
  • ensure that you do not breach the terms of your Student Visa

Teesside University is required by the Home Office to comply with certain responsibilities and duties as a Student Sponsor.

The University's responsibilities are to:

  • keep copies of your passport and evidence of entry clearance, visa, UK Biometric Residence Permit and qualifications
  • keep a record of your up-to-date UK contact details
  • notify the Home Office of any change in your circumstances or any of the following if you:
  • fail to register or enrol
  • do not attend all sessions as per your course requirements
  • transfer, withdraw or complete your course early
  • take an unauthorised leave of absence
  • present fraudulent or expired documentation

UKVI Compliance Sponsored Students Policy


 
 
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