The ICN National workshop will be taking place at Aston University on the 10^th May 2024. Registration for the event will take place from 09:30. There will be an optional networking event on Thursday 9^th May 2024 from 4pm, included in the cost of booking. The ICN will confirm with those that have booked onto the session if they wish to attend the networking event separately. Places are limited to a maximum of 100 attendees, we kindly ask that members book no more than 2 members per institution onto this event.

The ICN Executive are aware that there may be individuals who, due to financial constraints within institutions, may not be able to attend the national meeting. As such we are pleased to announce that we have made a limited amount of bursaries available for colleagues – whether you work in student compliance or staff / HR compliance – to cover the cost of the meeting and travel expenses (please be aware the travel expenses would need to be paid upfront and then claimed back via ICN as expenses). If you would like to apply for a bursary please submit a short paragraph to ICN@ukcisa.org.uk confirming why the bursary would enable you to attend the national meeting and how attendance would help you in your role. The cut-off date for applications will be 23 April 2024 with those successful in obtaining a bursary notified by 30 April 2024.

The ICN National workshop will be taking place at the University of Portsmouth on the 9^th May 2025.

There will be an optional networking event on Thursday 8^th May 2025 from 7:30pm, included in the cost of booking. The ICN will confirm with those that have booked onto the session if they wish to attend the networking event separately.

Places are limited to a maximum of 100 attendees, we kindly ask that members book no more than 2 members per institution onto this event. 1 person for Student Compliance and 1 person for HR Compliance.

AGENDA

The ICN National workshop will be taking place at the University of Portsmouth on the 9^th May 2025.

There will be an optional networking event on Thursday 8^th May 2025 from 7:30pm, included in the cost of booking. The ICN will confirm with those that have booked onto the session if they wish to attend the networking event separately.

Places are limited to a maximum of 100 attendees, we kindly ask that members book no more than 2 members per institution onto this event. 1 person for Student Compliance and 1 person for HR Compliance.

AGENDA

The ICN National workshop will be taking place at the University of Portsmouth on the 9^th May 2025.

There will be an optional networking event on Thursday 8^th May 2025 from 7:30pm, included in the cost of booking. The ICN will confirm with those that have booked onto the session if they wish to attend the networking event separately.

Places are limited to a maximum of 100 attendees, we kindly ask that members book no more than 2 members per institution onto this event. 1 person for Student Compliance and 1 person for HR Compliance.

AGENDA

An individual with Standard Visitor permission can visit the UK for a temporary duration and is permitted to carry out a number of activities including tourism, visiting friends and family, or undertaking a short course of study. This training course will focus on the study options within the Visitor route.   

This course will help you to:     

• Recognise what type of study is permitted under the Visitor route.  
• Find key resources for the Visitor route including the relevant rules and guidance.  
• Identify what is needed to apply under the Visitor route including evidence required if using the route to study. 

We will not discuss other immigration routes, including the short-term Student route. You can find out more about this on our website and in the UKCISA Manual.   

Our training is grounded in the principles of the #WeAreInternational Student Charter, a student-led document that provides guidance on delivering a world-class international student experience, from pre-arrival to post-graduation.    

This course will provide you with the tools, skills and knowledge to support the implementation of: 

• Principle 4 of the Charter: Monitor and evaluate existing available support and provision for international students on an ongoing basis 
• Principle 5 of the Charter: Make available targeted support for international students in every area of the student experience (Visas and immigration, Making a home in the UK, Academic experience, Physical and mental wellbeing, Careers and employability). 

Who should attend? 

This course is for staff who have some basic knowledge of the Visitor route and would like to further understand the rules and guidance relating to study options within the route.  

Suitable for: international student advisers; student advisers; compliance roles 

Minimum experience level: no prior experience or UKCISA training expected 

The full list of courses we currently offer can be found here.

This three-part training course offers UKCISA members an introduction to the regulations that determine who should be charged ‘home’ fees and who can be charged ‘overseas fees’ for higher education in Scotland.  

We will cover key terms and concepts of fee assessment, explore the ‘home’ student fee categories that assessors encounter most frequently, and look at Scotland’s specific approach to considerations around ordinary residence. This course is highly participative, and between sessions, delegates will be required to do extra reading in preparation for the next session.   

This course will help you to: 

• Understand the key terms and concepts that arise in fee status assessment work. 
• Identify requirements for some of the most commonly-used categories of ‘home’ fee-paying students. 
• Understand Scotland’s approach to considerations around ordinary residence. 
• Discover resources to help you in your day-to-day work, and keep up to date. 

The course will be delivered in three parts. Delegates must attend all three sessions: 

• Session 1: Wednesday 12 February 2.00pm – 4.00pm
• Session 2: Thursday 13 February 10.00am – 12.00pm
• Session 3: Thursday 13 February 2.30pm – 4.30pm

In advance of the training, delegates should visit our Scotland fee status webpage, to familiarise themselves with key concepts. We will refer to this, and delegates will use this, throughout the course.   

Who should attend? 

This course is for staff who are fee assessors. We welcome those who are new to the role of assessing fee status and those who are familiar with fee assessment and would like a refresher course. 

Suitable for: fee assessors 

Minimum experience level: no prior experience required 

The full list of courses we currently offer can be found here.

Previous attendee: 'Excellent sessions presented in a clear & concise manner. A lot of information to take on board but good points of reference to retain from the presentation & advice on where to go for extra support if required. Thank you.'

An important part of an International Student Adviser’s role is assisting students in making applications under the Student route. This training course offers  an in-depth overview of how to assist applicants to submit a valid Student route application.  

This course will help you to:  

• Identify the key requirements a Student route applicant must meet, as well as additional requirements that can affect applications. 
• Consider issues that may arise in meeting the requirements or obtaining the required evidence.  
• Feel confident in your ability to assist applicants in making a valid visa application.   

This training will include presentations, the opportunity for you to ask questions and share your experience. Please note that we will not be going through the Student application form itself. Delegates are free to raise queries or concerns with the application form in the session with the trainers however.  The training will also It only covers requirements for the Student route. If you would like to find out more about different immigration routes, please search for other training courses or look at the UKCISA Manual.  

Our training is grounded in the principles of the #WeAreInternational Student Charter, a student-led document that provides guidance on delivering a world-class international student experience, from pre-arrival to post-graduation.    

This course will provide you with the tools, skills and knowledge to support the implementation of: 

• Principle 4 of the Charter: Monitor and evaluate existing available support and provision for international students on an ongoing basis 
• Principle 5 of the Charter: Make available targeted support for international students in every area of the student experience (Visas and immigration, Making a home in the UK, Academic experience, Physical and mental wellbeing, Careers and employability). 

Who should attend? 

This course is for International Student Advisers. We welcome new staff and those who are familiar with assisting students in making applications under the Student route.  

Suitable for: international student advisers; student advisers 

Minimum experience level: foundational knowledge of the Student route (no prior UKCISA training expected) 

The full list of courses we currently offer can be found here.

Previous attendee: 'Tema and Christian both spoke well and were knowledgeable about the subject matter and answered questions in an easy-to-understand way, in a timely manner.'

This two-part training course focuses on the rules and guidance on refusals and administrative reviews, and how they function within the Student route.  

This course will help you to:  

• Explain the responsibilities and limits of your advice role. 
• Recognise a Student route refusal based on general grounds and understand its likely consequences. 
• Identify available options for students when their leave expires, following a refusal.  
• Find the relevant rules and guidance on administrative reviews, including the relevant timescales and requirements. 
• Explain how students apply for administrative reviews, including when an administrative review application can be made and where from.  
• Consider how to support students making administrative reviews and how their immigration status is impacted throughout the stages of an administrative review. 

 Our training is grounded in the principles of the #WeAreInternational Student Charter, a student-led document that provides guidance on delivering a world-class international student experience, from pre-arrival to post-graduation.    

This course will provide you with the tools, skills and knowledge to support the implementation of: 

• Principle 4 of the Charter: Monitor and evaluate existing available support and provision for international students on an ongoing basis 
• Principle 5 of the Charter: Make available targeted support for international students in every area of the student experience (Visas and immigration, Making a home in the UK, Academic experience, Physical and mental wellbeing, Careers and employability). 

The course will be delivered in two parts. Delegates must attend both sessions:  

• Session 1: Wednesday 2 April 10.00am – 12.30pm 
• Session 2: Friday 4 April 10.00am – 12.30pm 

Who should attend? 

This course is for staff who have a good understanding of the Student route, and would like to further understand the rules and guidance relating to refusals and administrative reviews. We recommend that those who are unfamiliar with Section 3C of the Immigration Act 1971 attend our training course on 12 March 2025.  

The full list of courses we currently offer can be found here.

Understanding financial requirements is key to supporting students in their visa applications. This training course offers an in-depth overview of the financial requirements of the Student route and how the rules and guidance apply.   

This course will help you to:    

• Identify the relevant rules and guidance on financial requirements under the Student route, including evidence requirements.  
• Explore how students can meet financial requirements, including any exemptions.  
• Consider issues that may arise in meeting the requirements or obtaining the required evidence.  

This training will include presentations, the opportunity for you to ask questions and share your experience. It only covers requirements for the Student route. If you would like to find out more about different immigration routes, please search for other training courses or look at the UKCISA Manual.  

This training can be taken as a stand-alone course or in conjunction with the Student route essentials series, to develop your knowledge on specific requirements.  

Our training is grounded in the principles of the #WeAreInternational Student Charter, a student-led document that provides guidance on delivering a world-class international student experience, from pre-arrival to post-graduation.    

This course will provide you with the tools, skills and knowledge to support the implementation of: 

• Principle 4 of the Charter: Monitor and evaluate existing available support and provision for international students on an ongoing basis 
• Principle 5 of the Charter: Make available targeted support for international students in every area of the student experience (Visas and immigration, Making a home in the UK, Academic experience, Physical and mental wellbeing, Careers and employability). 

Who should attend? 

This course is for staff who have some basic knowledge of the Student route and would like to further understand the financial requirements within the route. 

Suitable for: international student advisers; student advisers; compliance roles 

Minimum experience level: foundational knowledge of the Student route (no prior UKCISA training expected) 

The full list of courses we currently offer can be found here.