Visa Checkpoints

Visa checkpoints are a mandatory Home Office requirement for all Tier 4 and Student visa holders. As part of its Sponsor License the University is required to monitor the immigration status of all international students and keep up to date documentation. The checkpoints help the University to meet its Sponsor duties.

A member of staff in the Immigration team will check your visa and passport and make sure we have up to date copies in our record. We will check if your address and contact details up to date.

You must bring your current visa/BRP, passport and your student card.

Only Tier 4 and Student visa holders are required to complete the checkpoints, which means unless your dependants are studying at the University on a Tier 4 or Student visa, they don't need to complete the checkpoint.

No, simply reply to the visa checkpoint email to confirm that you are undertaking placement in the current academic year.

You must make every effort to complete the checkpoint (online and/or in person). However if you are unwell or if the checkpoint times clash with your lecutres, please reply to the checkpoint email with a request to change your checkpoint slot.

Since only Tier 4 and Student visa holders are required to complete the checkpoints, you must reply to the email and attach a scan/photo of your current visa or immigration status document so we can update our records.

Please reply to the checkpoint email confirming that you have finished your course so we can update our records.

Please reply to the checkpoint email and we will arrange an alternative date and time for you to complete the checkpoint.

Yes, please bring relevant evidence with you. i.e. if you are in the process of renewing your passport or if you have applied for a driving license.