Research Degrees Overseas student induction UKVI and Tier 4 visas September 2014

Hello! Welcome to the OU The Research Degrees Office – what we do The OU and UKVI and you as a student Institutional requirements and penalties What you need to do Where to get help

The Research Degrees Office Student registry Supports students, and supports the faculties in managing student matters Upholds research degree policy and regulations Affiliated Research Centres and their students Tier 4 visas Fees, funding and payments Prospectus, website, surveys Student data and statutory returns

UKVI and the OU The OU has Highly Trusted Sponsor status (HTS) Before registration: CAS COS ATAS

UKVI and the OU At registration: Documents checked, copied and verified

UKVI and the OU After registration: Annual document checks Attendance monitoring Tier 4 Doctoral extension scheme Completion and departure reporting UKVI compliance visits

UKVI and the OU Heavy penalties for you and us if we do not undertake our duties! London Metropolitan University 2012 Glasgow Caledonian University 2011 Teesside University 2012 UKVI compliance visit in August passed

What you need to do Be aware of your visa conditions and expiry date If you need a visa extension, apply in good time Don’t breach the terms of your visa, e.g. working hours limit Attend the OU when you are supposed to Tell us when you leave the country Tell us what you are going to do when you complete your studies Keep your contact details up to date Tell us about any problems

Here to help Research Degrees Advisers: research-degrees- UKVI website: UKCISA: Student advice line: EURAXESS: Guide: international-researchers/ international-researchers/ Prepare for success: Other students

Questions? Contact