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International Student Support at
Sussex
Sara Dyer
Head of International Student Support
International Agent Conference May 2013
What I will cover…
The support we offer
Recent immigration changes and what they mean for Sussex students
What we do
The role of the International Student Support team is:
To help international students prepare to come to Sussex
To welcome them when they arrive
To support them throughout their time at Sussex
Preparing students for life at Sussex
Aim to ensure students are as well-prepared for studying in the UK as possible
International Students’ Pre-arrival guide (on-line)
Pre-arrival mailings – information about arrival, welcome programme, immigration
Induction website www.sussex.ac.uk/students/induction/international
Participate in virtual admissions events
Facebook etc
Welcoming them to the UK
Meet and Greet service at Gatwick & Heathrow airports (free
coach service from Heathrow during autumn arrival weekend –
14/15 September 2013) Specific events for international students as part of the
University induction programme: Information sessions – topics include how to open a bank
account, study skills, safety Social events (eg welcome reception in Brighton) and day
trips
Support throughout their stay
Immigration & visa advice (we offer a confidential specialist
advice service to answer students’ questions and guide them
through the process of applying for a visa) Presentations (ie ‘Protecting your Tier 4 immigration status’,
‘Working in the UK after your studies’) General welfare support and advice about living in the UK Specialist advisors – Chinese, Japanese & South Asian Support during times of crises Improving the international student experience (International
Student Barometer, focus groups etc)
www.sussex.ac.uk/internationalsupport/
Day trips
Recent trips include Bath,
Cambridge, Stonehenge,
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warner
Brothers Studio Tour – The
Making of Harry Potter)
Collaborate with Student Union on events to encourage integration
For example, (Diwali, Chinese
New Year, international food
evenings, buddy programme)
Opportunities to learn about British culture
For example, ‘Campus
Christmas’, Host programme,
Alumni Friendship Scheme
Immigration changes and what they mean for Sussex students
Credibility Interviews introduced July 2012, and being further
rolled out this year Tier 4 applicants can be asked to go for an interview (in person
or video link) Entry Clearance Officer must be satisfied they are ‘genuine
student’ and English language ability at correct level ‘Low risk’ nationals are exempt from interviews
Immigration changes and what they mean for Sussex students
No changes to current work rights for university students during
term-time or vacations Tier 2 is now the main route for students wishing to remain in
the UK to work (concessions for students who apply in the UK) Options under the Tier 5 Government Authorised Exchange
scheme for students to stay in the UK after their studies for work
experience or research and training programmes We offer talks and advice for students wishing to find out more
about Tier 2 or Tier 5 before they finish at Sussex
Immigration changes and what they mean for Sussex students
Doctorate Extension Scheme was introduced on 6 April 2013 Sussex students who are about to complete a doctorate can
apply to extend their leave for an extra 12 months under Tier 4
without a job offer They have to make a Tier 4 application in the UK before they
complete their course The University of Sussex will continue to sponsor students
during this additional period of stay in the UK
Making a Tier 4 Visa application outside the UK
Thank you!
International Student Support
Friston, University of Sussex
Brighton BN1 9SP
T +44 (0)1273 678422
F +44(0)1273 678640
E: immigration@sussex.ac.uk
S.E.Dyer@sussex.ac.uk
www.sussex.ac.uk/international
support/