There is now a standardised formal procedure in place across our College for all seven Schools which must be followed.
This ensures compliance with current UK immigration law and allows our visitors to enter the UK and visit our University in the appropriate visa category with correct permissions to carry out certain activities (such as research, lecturing, teaching, examining, visiting etc.)
Please note: Should a visitor come to the University with incorrect visa permissions for the activity they wish to pursue, the University reserves the right to refuse the visitor from taking part in such activities.
Procedure for Inviting International Visitors engaging in academic activity
From immediate effect, staff members wishing to invite any international visitors to EPS should ensure they comply with the following:
- Once a staff member has decided to invite a visitor to EPS, they must send them the link to the online Visa Assessment Form to the visitor.
Please see the relevant link for your school/department (right hand column).