Immigration worries
We know that UK immigration regulations are very complex. It can be difficult for you to be sure that you are complying with UKBA requirements and that you are taking the right steps when it comes to your visa. This is where we can help.
My visa application has been refused.
If your visa has been refused you must seek advice from Student Support and Guidance immediately.
If your visa has been refused with right of appeal, please read this information first:
If your visa has been refused with no right of appeal, please read this information first:
My visa application has been returned “Invalid” or “Rejected”.
If your visa application has been returned “Invalid” or “Rejected” but you still hold a valid visa, please read this information first:
If your visa application has been returned “Invalid” or “Rejected” and your current visa is no longer valid, please read this information first:
Following my application to the British Embassy / High Commission in my country I have been granted insufficient Leave to Remain in the UK.
If you have been granted insufficient leave you may be able to apply to the Visa Correction Scheme. If this applies to you, you should read this information first:
I am worried about how my exam results or resits might affect my visa.
If you are concerned about the impact of exam results or resits on your Leave to Remain in the UK you can find more information here:
If you still cannot find the information you need or there is another urgent matter you need advice on, please refer to the contacts and links below:
Who can help?
| Student Support & Guidance | 0114 222 1267 | international.students@sheffield.ac.uk |
| Student Advice Centre | 0114 222 8660 | advice@sheffield.ac.uk |
| UK Border Agency | www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk | |
| Latest news for international students | www.ukcisa.org.uk |
If you are worried about an immigration issue and are not sure who to ask, please go to SSiD on Level 4 of the Students Union. If they cannot help you with your problem directly, they can point you towards where you need to go for help.