International Student Advisory Team
About us
The International Student Advisory Team (ISAT) is the only team at the University that can legally provide UK visa and immigration advice to its international students and applicants
- We advise on UK study routes and offer a visa application checking service, where visa application forms and supporting documents can be checked before a visa application is made
- We cannot always advise non-student visa holders or those seeking advice on non-UK study routes, but we can signpost to the appropriate information where possible
- We offer appointments in person, via Teams and telephone and have a dedicated email inbox staffed by a team of experienced immigration advisers
- We advise students on the potential visa implications of proposed changes in their circumstances such as course changes, suspensions, withdrawals, re-sits and dissertation extensions.
- ISAT cannot authorise student absence requests, but we can advise on the visa implications of absences
- We are also responsible for monitoring the attendance and engagement of all Student visa holders and provide advice to students on the visa implications of failing to attend and engage as required
- We assist students with errors on their e-Visas
- We also have a dedicated International Student Experience Manager who is able to advise students on settling into the UK, including advice on opening a bank account, healthcare, accommodation, welfare, connecting with the community, schooling, cultural communication and understanding and raising awareness about fraud (and providing support if a student is a victim of fraud), as well as providing social support and organising events.
Schools who want to start a conversation regarding the best ways to support their international students should contact us directly.
Services for students
- Appointments in person, via Teams and telephone
- Email advice service
- Visa and immigration advice and guidance on UK study routes
- Information on working during and after studies on a Student visa
- Guidance on Graduate route eligibility
- Understanding visa conditions
- e-Visa error advice and support
- Settling into the UK- including banking, schooling, getting a SIM card, council tax and many more aspects
- Signposting students to bespoke support (wellbeing, money worries, language support…)
- Understanding UK culture and developing integration skills
- Supporting students from countries in crisis
- Fraud awareness and support
Resources for staff
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General enquiries email int.adv@reading.ac.uk
Immigration and visa enquiries immigration@reading.ac.uk
Telephone: +44(0)118 378 8038