Intended day of arrival after course start date - UK Tier 4 General Student [closed]
I am from Mexico and I have received a scholarship to start a PhD in the UK on 15 March. I have applied for a Tier 4 visa and my biometrics were taken two days ago (20 February). When I filled my application I wrote that my intended day of arrival would be 25 March because of visa processing times (my course starts on 15 March). However, one day before my biometrics were taken, I was informed from my sponsor that I needed to arrive to the UK no later than 8 March. So, I had to pay for the priority service to have my visa in time. The problem is that I forgot that my intended day of arrival was 25 March and now I need to travel on 8 March.
I haven't received my visa and I have not been informed that my visa is being processed, but I don't have time to cancel it and start again. I don't know what dates I will have in my entry clearance. According to the Tier 4 guide, it says that I will have my vignette valid from 7 days before my intended day of arrival or 1 month before my course starting date, whatever is later. So, I think my vignette will be valid from 18 March (7 days before 25 March). What can I do? 8 March is 7 days before my starting course date. Can I have my vignette stamped if I enter early? I would show them all my supporting documents (CAS, acceptance letter, the scholarship acceptation, a previous UK visa for my master) and I would explain my case, but I don't think it would be possible to have my vignette stamped. Any advise?
I know I can enter as visitor and then re-enter to get my vignette stamped but my sponsor is demanding me to have my vignette stamped on 8 March.
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How long before their course can a Student arrive in the UK?
You can arrive in the UK up to one week before your course starts, if it lasts six months or less; and up to one month before, if your course lasts more than six months.How long can a Student arrive in the UK before their course starts if their course lasts 6 months or less?
You can arrive before your course starts. This can be either: up to 1 week before, if your course lasts 6 months or less. up to 1 month before, if your course lasts more than 6 months.Can I enter UK after my course starts?
During the pandemic, you may be able to enrol and start your classes online, and then travel to the UK as soon as it is safe and you are able to do so, before the latest date listed on your CAS.Is there a time limit to enter UK after getting Student visa?
Student visa holders coming to the UK for more than 6 months will be issued a 90-day or 30-day temporary travel visa (TTV - it is the vignette sticker inside your passport) which should be used to enter the UK - the 90-day temporary travel visa has been issued since July 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.TIER 4 ENTRY CLEARANCE APPLICATION- VIDEO GUIDE 2017
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