Section 3: VISA Team’s 12-Step Visa Process
Applying for a Tier 4 (General) Student visa outside the UK
Visa and Immigration Student Journey
Step 1
Receive your unconditional off er from GCU
Step 2
Start preparing your fi nances
Step 3
Pay your deposit to GCU
Step 4
Apply for ATAS Certifi cate (if required) and provide to Admissions Team
Step 5
Receive and follow instructions on your CAS Data Check from Admissions Team
Step 6
Receive CAS Statement from Admissions Team
Step 7
Contact VISA Team if any support or guidance is required for your visa application
Step 8
Complete and submit your Tier 4 (General) Student visa application, ensuring correct
Immigration Health Surcharge is paid
Step 9
Prepare for your credibility interview
Step 10
Await your decision from UKVI
Step 11
Book your travel arrangements when your visa has been granted and ensure you arrive
in the UK before your latest course start date
Step 12
Collect your Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) within 10 days of arriving in the UK and present
documents to GCU for Registration and collect student ID card
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