Important!
New requirements for students entering the U.K.
"All US citizens (and those from Canada,
South Africa, Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea,
Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Hong Kong
) entering the UK as students or work permit
holders and their dependants after November
13, 2003 who wish to stay for
six months or longer, need to apply
for Entry Clearance." - The British
Council USA
The British Council USA
http://www.britishcouncil.org/usa
For Immigration
and Visa Issues, please follow these links on
the British Council's website.
Education | Prospective Students | Visas,Work,
and Internships
http://www.britishcouncil.org/usa-education-students-visas-work-internships.htm
Do I need a
visa?
Try these online
services. They will tell you whether or not
you need one.
Fastrack Application Process
http://www.britainusa.com/visas/visas.asp
UK Visas
http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/
New
students, please work on this as soon as possible!
The average processing time for visas is 2 weeks
to a couple months.
St Chris enforces a strict attendance policy.
Visa and immigration problems are not valid
excuses to be exempt from this policy. It is
your responsibility to resolve these issues
before you begin classes.
Other important
sites:
Britain USA
- The British Consulate
(visas, passports, entry clearances, working
visas, embassy contact)
http://www.britainusa.com
British Council USA
(for foreign students studying in the UK)
http://www.britishcouncil.org/usa
Education UK
(more information about studying in the UK)
http://www.educationuk.org
British High Consulate in Canada
(visas and entry clearances for Canadian students)
http://www.britainincanada.org
American Embassy London
http://www.usembassy.org.uk
American Embassy London
For American Visitors to the United Kingdom
http://www.usembassy.org.uk/uk4us.html
Foreign & Commonwealth Office
http://www.fco.gov.uk
For additional
information regarding visas, please contact
your nearest British
Consulate for details.
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