International Students
International Students
Student Visa Responsibilities
During your Year in Industry or Year in Professional Practice, as an international student we will continue to sponsor your visa. It is extremely important that you comply with the conditions associated with student visa sponsorship.
Find out more about your Student Visa Responsibilities below:
Keeping in touch
During your Year in Industry or Year in Professional Practice, you must stay in regular contact with us, provide all the required paperwork, keep us informed of any changes to your contact details and respond to all requests promptly. We will also be in contact with yourself and your line manager monthly, to monitor your attendance at your workplace.
Visa Advice
If you are thinking about adding a Year in Industry or Year in Professional Practice to your degree, you will need to speak with the Visa team about the effects this will have on your current Visa and what actions you need to take.
Please be advised that we in the Careers and Employability Service are unable to advise on visa queries. You can get advice by visiting the Advice Service at Kent Students' Union, and visiting the Student Immigration and Visas webpages.
Need help finding a Year in Industry?
You can find guidance about finding a Year in Industry or Year in Professional Practice on our 'Finding a Year in Industry' page. Here you can discover when it may be best to apply for placements and where to find great opportunities.
Need a bit more guidance? Our team are always here to support you. Find out more about the team and how to book and appointment below.