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You’ll be welcomed in a safe and supportive environment, perfect for you to learn and succeed.
The Home Office recommend that you do not book travel until you have been granted your visa. If you choose to book travel before you have received the outcome of your visa application you risk losing the costs of your travel if your visa application is refused, or if your outcome is delayed.
It is important to be prepared for your journey, here some examples of steps you should take:
There is a lot of information available to help support you in making your preparations to begin your course with AECC UC, and to make your experience as enjoyable as possible. Applying for a visa and making travel arrangements can feel overwhelming at times, and there is a lot to remember, it is important that you begin your process as early as you can and allow yourself time to take all necessary steps without having to rush.
We send you a lot of information, and you can contact our Admissions and Registry teams if you have enquiries about your course or the enrolment process. If your enquiry relates to immigration you can contact our UKVI Compliance Manager using studentvisas@aecc.ac.uk
UKCISA publish a huge amount of information covering a range of issues for international students studying in the UK. They also operate a telephone helpline so that you can speak to someone if you need to.
The British Council is another organisation specialising in publishing supportive information for international students.
The UK Visas and Immigration service is part of the Home Office, which is part of the UK government. This is where you will find the rules governing you as a student, and AECC UC as an immigration sponsor.
You’ll be welcomed in a safe and supportive environment, perfect for you to learn and succeed.
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