{"id":4209,"date":"2021-09-06T10:28:40","date_gmt":"2021-09-06T09:28:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chi.ac.uk\/?page_id=4209"},"modified":"2024-04-22T16:04:55","modified_gmt":"2024-04-22T15:04:55","slug":"student-route-visa-employment-rules","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.chi.ac.uk\/study\/international\/visa-and-immigration\/student-route-visa-employment-rules\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Route Visa & Employment Rules"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\n\t\tStudent Route Visa & Employment Rules\n\t<\/h1>\n\t
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\n\t\tEmployment rules for a student visa\n\t<\/h2>\n

\n\t\tWho is this information for?\n\t<\/h3>\n

This information is for Student Visa (Student Route) (previously Tier 4) students studying at the 香港六合论坛 at degree level or above.\u00a0 The information can also help line managers to understand the regulations they need to take into consideration when employing Student Visa holders.<\/p>\n

If you are a student and require more information on visas and working\u00a0regulations\u00a0please contact\u00a0Chichester International Advice<\/a>. If you are a manager and have questions about employing a Student Visa holder please contact the HR department.<\/p>\n

\n\t\tFAQs\n\t<\/h2>\n

\n\t\tFrequently asked questions\n\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\tCan I work whilst in the UK?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t

The UKVI stipulate that the main purpose of your stay in the UK is to study.\u00a0However\u00a0you are allowed to work * during your studies provided that your visa is valid. You can work part-time during term-time and full-time during vacations. You are also allowed to work as a student union sabbatical officer for up to two years.<\/p>\n

Please note that if you have been issued a CAS for a part-time degree at level RQF 7 or above, you are not allowed to work, volunteer or take part in work placements.<\/p>\n

(Work = paid and unpaid work)<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tWhy is it important to adhere to working regulations?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Students:<\/strong>\u00a0If you are found breaching the Student Visa (Student Route) working conditions your visa may be curtailed and may be removed from the UK before you complete your studies.<\/p>\n

Managers<\/strong>:\u00a0If the University is found employing an illegal\u00a0worker\u00a0we may be subject to a significant fine. Breaching the rules would also impact on the University’s ability to sponsor international students and workers in the future and\/or could result in criminal convictions.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tHow many hours can I work?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t