常见问题：英国学生签证取消及工作

Aug 09 2024

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学生签证被取消

如果我的大学、学院或学校取消了我的学生签证，我应该怎么办？

您的Student Visa可能会因为多种原因在有效期内被取消，包括课程调整、出勤率低或其他因素。通常，在教育机构做出决定后，您的赞助人有责任在10个工作日内向内政部报告您的学习或课程的变更。

在内政部收到机构的通知后，可能会考虑是否取消您的学生签证。如果内政部决定缩短您的签证，他们将给予您60天的宽限期让您转换其他签证或离开英国。60天的宽限期从您的学生签证被取消的日期开始。如果您的学生签证有效期少于60天，则实际（较早）的签证有效期将适用。

如果内政部在您不在英国的情况下取消了您的学生签证，取消将立即生效。您应该在返回英国之前申请一种新的或不同类型的签证。

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创办企业

我可以持学生签证在英国工作或创业吗？工作有哪些限制？

The Visa conditions regarding your right to study and work are usually stated on your Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) or the Visa approval letter. According to current immigration laws, if you are a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate student on a Student Visa, you may work up to 20 hours per week during term time. During non-term time breaks, such as winter and summer vacation, you can hold full-time positions with no work hour restrictions. Note that even during full-time employment, your contract cannot be permanent employment.

您不能在持有学生签证的同时自雇，这意味着您不应该在英国注册并以董事身份经营公司或作为个体户开展业务。

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Switching Visa

When can I switch from a Student Visa to a Skilled Worker Visa at the earliest, and what are the considerations?

You may apply for a Skilled Worker Visa after your undergraduate or postgraduate course ends (with the course end date as specified in the CAS).

There are 2 exceptions where early application may be attempted:

The university has a track record of compliance, or
The university is willing to issue a confirmation letter stating that you have completed the course.

It is important to note that if you apply for a Work Visa before the course ends, the job start date (as specified in the CoS) must be after the course end date (as specified in the CAS).

You may apply for a Skilled Worker Visa 24 months after the course start date (with the course start date as specified in the CAS) if you are pursuing a PhD course.

As issuing the Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) and applying for the Skilled Worker Visa require strategic planning, it would be advisable to speak to an experienced Immigration Specialist to ensure careful preparation of your application according to the latest Immigration Rules and your personal circumstances. Our QC Immigration team has prepared a comprehensive guide on Skilled Worker Visa here:https://www.qc-immigration.com/work-visas/skilled-worker-visa

What are the requirements for switching from a Student Visa to a Graduate Visa?

Unlike the Skilled Worker Visa, which only requires you to complete your course, the Graduate Visa requires you to successfully complete your course and obtain the corresponding degree.

Graduate Visa holders can work full-time and be self-employed, but the Graduate Visa itself is not a direct route to permanent residence/ Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK. Many of our clients eventually apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain after 10 years or by switching to a path towards Settlement such as Partner Visa, Innovator Founder Visa, Global Talent Visa or Skilled Worker Visa.