*Postponed* Immigration Essentials for Independent Schools - Bristol

Due to recent developments regarding coronavirus, we have taken the decision to cancel this event.

We are not taking this decision lightly but our priority is the health and safety of our clients and staff.

If you are booked to attend this event, we will contact you shortly. We have rearranged this event to 12 November 2020, but if you are unable to attend the new date, please be reassured that you will be entitled to a refund

Thank you,

VWV

A working knowledge of immigration law and practice has never been so important to independent schools as today...

An estimated 650 independent schools are registered with UK Visas and Immigration under Tier 4, sponsoring around 13,000 pupil visa applications each year.

While the government maintains its tough stance on immigration, schools and their international pupils continue to be at risk of visa refusals and loss of their Tier 4 sponsorship privileges. It is therefore as important today as it ever was that schools and their staff who have a front line role in dealing with Tier 4 sponsorship and UKVI ensure they keep up to date with the latest changes to the rules and guidance to ensure continuing compliance.

Areas Covered

We will provide comprehensive coverage of all topics relevant to independent schools, including:

• Migration checks on pupils and other sponsor compliance responsibilities
• Tier 4 requirements and Confirmations of Acceptance for Studies
• Tier 4 Sponsor Status and the Basic Compliance Assessment
• Biometric Residence Permits, including alternative collection arrangements
• Reporting to UKVI
• What to do when things go wrong

This seminar will also look at the government’s latest pronouncements on immigration and consider the likely scenarios and implications for existing and future pupils (and their parents) from the EU and further afield.

Who should attend?

Course materials will be aimed at key personnel – Authorising Officers, Key Contacts, Level 1 and 2 users of the sponsor management system.

Due to recent developments regarding COVID-19, and in respect to our delegates, clients and employees, please can we ask you not to attend this event/seminar if you have travelled to/from any of the affected areas as identified by Public Health England within the last 2 weeks and/or if you are experiencing any of the virus symptoms.