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Right to Study Check

The start of the academic year can be a busy time, but it is very important that you follow the guidance below and ensure you have done everything needed to start your student journey at Loughborough College.

eVisas

From January 2025 UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) will use a new e-visas system. This will make getting your visa easier and faster in future. Find out more using the links below, and watch the following video.

Right to Study Check Process

The Right to Study Check is a two-part process for all students who are non-British nationals and/or have not resided in the UK for at least 3 years prior to commencing studies. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct type of immigration permission (visa) with which to study for the full duration of your course. Failure to provide evidence of the correct type of immigration permission could result in you being withdrawn from your course.

Process - Part 1

The first part of the Right to Study check is integrated into our Admissions process. After you have accepted your offer, you will receive an email inviting you to upload a scan of your passport and visa. If you do not have one or are unsure of what we are asking for, please refer to the above video for guidance. Providing us with this evidence helps us to assess your Right to Study at Loughborough College.

If you still hold an in-date BRP Card (British Residency Permit), please can you upload a scan of this, you may have one if your currently residency status is BNO, Refugee, Tier 2 Skilled Workers or Leave to Remain amongst others. Should this be nearing expiry/expired please visit the UKVI website to update your documents. For EU Nationals, we will require a Share Code to show your immigration status. Please ensure you send the correct code, do not send a right to work share code, as this will result in delays in your Application/Enrolment process.

Once we have the required documentation, we will complete your Right to Study checklist which will activate your student record for Registration.

Process - Part 2

The second part of the Right to Study process happens at Registration & Enrolment stage. The documents you need to provide will differ depending on your immigration status and type of visa you have, highlighted below is detailed information on each type.

For students joining us who already reside in the UK, you will be asked to provide evidence of your current residency permissions.

If you already have a BRP card for an immigration category that permits study (e.g. dependant, skilled worker), you must e-mail a scan of the following to the Loughborough College Enrolment Team with the subject line 'Right to Study check':

  • The biometric page of your passport (this is the page with your personal information and photo)
  • The front and back of your BRP card

If you password protect any document scans that you send us, you must e-mail from your College email address and use your Loughborough College student ID as your password.

If you have already provided this information through part 1 of the Right to Study process and your visa is still valid you do not need to provide these documents to us again.

What happens next

We will check your documents and reply to your e-mail to either confirm that you have completed Right to Study check or to advise you of additional information that is needed.

Digital Immigration Status

If you have digital visa status such as BNO visa or skilled worker visa, you need to obtain a share code from the UKVI website and email it to Loughborough College Enrolment Team along with your student ID number and your date of birth. Once we have obtained your share code, we can verify your immigration status online and update your student record with your visa information.

The ARC is a credit card-sized plastic card issued by the Home Office to individuals who claim asylum. It certifies that you are an asylum claimant and can remain in the UK while your claim is pending.

The ARC contains information about your identity or claimed identity. It is not proof of identity.

The card gives details of your:

  • Nationality
  • Name and age, including whether the Home Office has disputed your age
  • Right to work in the UK

If you already have an ARC card, evidencing your current Asylum status, then you must e-mail a scan of the following to the Loughborough College Enrolment Team with the subject line 'Right to Study check'.

  • The front and back of your BRP card

If you password protect any document scans that you send us, you must e-mail from your College email address and use your Loughborough College student ID as your password.

If you have already provided this information through part 1 of the Right to Study process and your visa is still valid you do not need to provide these documents to us again.

What happens next

We will check your documents and reply to your e-mail to either confirm that you have completed Right to Study check or to advise you of additional information that is needed.

Digital Immigration Status

If your asylum claim has been settled and you have been granted “Refugee status” then you will be provided with a digital visa status confirming this, and therefore you will need to obtain a share code from the UKVI website and email it to Loughborough College Enrolment Team along with your student ID number and your date of birth. Once we have obtained your share code, we can verify your immigration status online and update your student record with your visa information.

This page will tell you what documents you will need to provide for 'Right to Study Check’ if you have been granted permission or have applied to stay in the UK under the EU Settlement Scheme. If you have already provided this information to us through Part 1 of the Right to Study process you do not need to provide it again.

If you have received Settled or Pre-Settled status the evidence you provide will be your Passport or National ID, and proof of EU Settlement letter.

If you have a EUSS application pending but have not yet received Settled or Pre-Settled status then you will just need to e-mail Loughborough College Enrolment Team with a scan of your Passport or National ID, and email confirmation of your submitted application. If you are an EEA national who has not received settled or pre-settled status, then you will need some other form of immigration permission to study in the UK.

Providing Proof of your status under the EU Settlement Scheme
  1. Go to the Gov.UK website and click Start Now
  2. Select the document used when making your EUSS application
  3. Enter your document reference number
  4. Enter your date of birth
  5. Select how you would like to receive a security code (this will be contact details you provided when making your application).
  6. Enter the security code sent to you and you will be able to login
  7. This page will show your Settlement Status and provide other information
  8. Select 'Prove your Status', just below your details.
  9. Tick 'Something Else' and Select 'Preview what the checker will see'
  10. Click 'continue' to generate a Share Code, this will be a combination of letters and numbers, make sure to copy or screen shot this code.
  11. E-mail Loughborough College Enrolment Team with your Passport or National ID, student number and your share code giving your e-mail the subject line 'Right to Study check'. If you password protect any document scans that you send us, then you must e-mail from your College email address and use your Loughborough College student ID as your password.
What happens next

We will check your status with UKVI using your share code and reply to your e-mail to either confirm that you have completed Right to Study check or to advise you of additional information that is needed.

Providing your right to study when you have a student digital immigration status

You need to email Loughborough College Enrolment Team your share code so we can verify your student status along with your boarding pass or flight itinerary, so we can check the date that you entered the UK.

  1. Go to the Gov.uk webpage and click Start Now
  2. Select the document used when making your visa application
  3. Enter your document reference number
  4. Enter your date of birth
  5. Select how you would like to receive a security code (this will be contact details you provided when making your application).
  6. Enter the security code sent to you and you will be able to login
  7. This page will show your immigration status and provide other information
  8. Select 'Prove your Status', just below your details.
  9. Tick 'Something Else' and Select 'Preview what the checker will see'
  10. Click 'continue' to generate a Share Code, this will be a combination of letters and numbers, make sure to copy or screen shot this code.
  11. E-mail Loughborough College Enrolment Team with your Passport or National ID and your share code giving your e-mail the subject line 'International Check-In'. If you password protect any document scans that you send us, you must e-mail from your College email address and use your Loughborough College ID as your password.
What happens next

We will check your status with UKVI using your share code and reply to your e-mail to either confirm that you have completed Right to Study check or to advise you of additional information that is needed.