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Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) From 1 November students applying for a visa to do postgraduate study in the UK in a number of scientific and technical subjects will need to apply for an ATAS certificate as part of the visa application process. This is an extra security precaution in line with similar measures already introduced by other countries and it will apply to international students from all over the world, except EEA and Swiss nationals. It costs nothing and it is easy to do. You submit a form by email and you normally get your ATAS certificate within 3 weeks, after which you proceed with your visa application as normal. For a list of ATAS subject areas, the application form and other information click here or contact the UK Visa Application Centre.

1. Marriage certificate (state whether original or copy)
2. Bank statements (from date; to date) (name of bank) (whether account of applicant/sponsor)
3. Tenancy agreement
4. Invitation letter (from)
5. University Offer letter (state College or University)
6. Fixed Deposits (state original or Copy and number of pieces) totalling amount (RM) Etc

The inclusion of this document is required in order to assist the British High Commission in providing a fast and efficient service to visa applicants.

30 January 2007

Refusals:

If your visa application is refused you will be provided with a refusal notice detailing why the Entry Clearance Officer is not satisfied that you meet the relevant paragraph of the Immigration Rules. This notice will state clearly whether or not you are entitled to appeal against this decision. If you are entitled to appeal you will automatically be provided with an appeal form. If you choose to exercise this right you will be required to complete this form and submit FIVE(5) copies of the form and all supporting documentation either to the British High Commission or directly to the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal (AIT) in the UK. The contact details for the AIT are listed on the appeal form. You are of course entitled to reapply at any time.

You are of course entitled to reapply at any time.

21 December 2006

Certificate of Entitlement (C of E) to the Right of Abode

New regulations under section 10 of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 governing the Certificate of Entitlement (C of E) to the Right of Abode will come into effect from 21 December 2006.

1. All applications (including renewals) must be accompanied by the applicant's own valid passport or travel document,2 photographs of the applicant taken no more than 6 months prior to the date of the application, and the originals of the relevant supporting documentation as specified in the Right of Abode checklist available on our website. Certified copies of documents will not be acceptable;
2. A fee will need to be paid for each application (including renewals);
3. Each Certificate will only be valid for the length of the passport. A new Certificate will need to be obtained for each new passport;
4. Persons holding any of the following documents will NOT be eligible to apply for a Certificate of Entitlement:
   1. A UK passport describing him as a British citizen; or
   2. A UK passport describing him as a British subject with the right of abode in the UK;
   3. An ID card issued under the Identity Cards Act 2006 describing him as a British citizen;
   4. An ID card issued under the Identity Cards Act 2006 describing him as a British subject with the right of abode in the UK;
   5. A current Certificate of Entitlement. No person will be entitled to hold more than one Certificate at the same time.

A certificate of entitlement issued on or after 21 December 2006 may be revoked by any Home Office official, any immigration officer, any consular officer or any entry clearance officer where it is discovered that the holder of the certificate is no longer eligible to have it.

Please note Right of Abode/Certificate of Entitlement Applications are exempted from Biometrics Enrolment and hence you may choose to send your application to the UK Visa Application Centre by courier and not necessarily come in person. If you wish to get your passport delivered by courier after processing you may opt for the courier facility (See Visa Fees Menu for courier charges)

16 October 2006

(a) Notice : Working Holiday Makers Scheme

With effect from Monday 16 October the suspension of the Working Holidaymakers Scheme in Malaysia will be lifted. The relevant application form, checklist and supplementary questionnaire can be found on this website. The purpose of the Scheme is to allow young Commonwealth citizens to come to the United Kingdom for an extended holiday (up to two years). Their holiday may be funded by taking work provided this is incidental to the holiday. The rules governing Working Holidaymakers can be found under paragraphs 95 to 103 of the UK Immigration Rules which are available on the website of the UK Immigration and Nationality Directorate.