We advise on the UK’s student visa routes which allow international students to live and study in the UK at licensed institutions, including universities, colleges and schools. We can advise on the strict requirements set out in “Appendix Student” of the Immigration Rules, including holding a valid Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS), demonstrating sufficiency of funds, and proving English language ability.

We advise and represent where applications are refused for failing to meet financial requirements exactly, on grounds of credibility concerns (particularly arising out of visa interviews) and errors in documentation. We also advise and represent where status is cancelled with very little notice while a student is in the UK, either because the Home Office has concerns about the student, or because it has taken issue with the sponsoring institution.

Our barristers are experts in this field. We regularly advise students and universities, and are  highly experienced in challenging refusals through administrative review and judicial review.

We are often instructed to:

• Advise on how to meet the requirements of
• Appendix Student
  Review and strengthen applications before submission
• Respond to refusals, including credibility-based rejections
• Advise on whether a person can re-enter the UK on their current student visa at the end of their studies or needs to make a new application
• Advise on switching into other categories under the Immigration Rules
• Challenge curtailment or removal decisions, and represent in judicial reviews
• Advise on allegations of breach of conditions, such as working excessive hours or failing to make progress in studies
• Bring related challenges such as challenges to lawfulness of detention 

We are trusted by individuals and institutions to give clear, expert and rapid guidance.