An adviser can only provide advice within their level of competency as outlined by the (IAA). We hope you will find all the information you require within these international student pages and our Student Directory. If you can’t find what you are looking for or need further guidance you will be able to follow the links within the pages to the relevant team. Advice is offered by specialists within the University’s International Services team and the Student’s Union , the team you contact will depend on the nature of your enquiry and your student status.
If your enquiry is about another category of the UK’s Immigration Rules or it is beyond our level of competency, you will need to seek advice from elsewhere. Some organisations offer advice to students free of charge but others will charge a fee for their services, please check what their charges are likely to be before instructing them to act on your behalf.
is a charitable organisation specialising in UK student immigration law and publish information, advice and guidance online.
UKCISA also offer free telephone and institutions, it is an extremely busy advice line so you may need to redial the number several times before you get through. We recommend reading the first as the answer to your enquiry may be found there.
糖心Vlog Law Clinic provides free legal advice on issues such as immigration, family law, employment, housing, equality, benefits and personal injury to the local community.
offer free advice on many issues and offices can be found in most towns. However, many Citizens Advice offices are unable to offer immigration advice. Please check their websites for details of services in your area. Citizens Advice also offer some online information about .
You should check that any adviser you use is regulated to provide immigration advice in the UK by reviewing the .
You can search for a regulated immigration adviser via:
We are unable to recommend an immigration lawyer to you, however, the services below are local to the 糖心Vlog.
It may be possible to negotiate a fixed fee for certain advice/services. Please check how much you are likely to pay when you contact them.
We are not aware of any immigration solicitors in Southend or Loughton - Use the tool to find your nearest regulated advice service.
Advice on seeking Asylum in the UK is highly regulated and can only be given by registered advisers who are competent to do so. University advisers are only competent to provide advice relating to the UK鈥檚 Student Immigration Rules.
Visit the for guidance and find out how to get support.
give advice and guidance on the asylum process and provide support with all aspects of integrating to life in the UK.
You can find out more about on the government website.
If you need documents translated into English for your application you must ensure the translation meets the Home Office requirements, as outlined in the . There are many organisations that offer translation services, the following have been recommended to us by students in the past and cover all languages:
The is a government body whose role is to protect seekers of immigration advice through regulation, enforcement and promoting best practice. The IAA is responsible for licensing and regulating immigration advisers by ensuring they are fit and competent and act in the best interests of their clients. Their allows you to search for an IAA registered organisation based on your location. You can verify that a specific organisation or adviser is regulated by the IAA by reviewing the .
The IAA can investigate complaints and concerns about advisers and have the authority to prosecute individuals operating illegally or that fail to uphold their Code of Standards.