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title: "Your Responsibilities as a Visa Holder"
description: "Your Responsibilities as a Visa Holder | International | Arden University"
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published: 2025-03-28
updated: 2025-07-16
author: "Arden University"
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# Your Responsibilities as a Visa Holder

As a Student visa holder there will be certain responsibilities that you will have to enable you to retain our visa during study. Similarly, as a Student Sponsor licence holder, Arden University will also have responsibilities which we have to meet. By working together and understanding these responsibilities, we the University and you the student can ensure that your visa status is fully protected during the course of your student journey.

This guide will define your responsibilities and the University’s and will describe how we will meet these in practice;

#### Student’s responsibility

Intention to study - enrolment To make sure students enrol on arrival and before studies start To bring proof of entry into the UK and a share code which will be used to confirm your eVisaIntention to study – measured by attendance To ensure you are enrolled and have timetabled sessions for your course and register taken at all sessions To ensure you attend all study sessions Work To advise Arden students that they are unable to work while sponsored by Arden University To understand no work is permitted on their Student visa Living costs – ‘No recourse to public funds.’ To advise students that they are unable to claim public funds To understand that this funding is not available to international students Reporting duties As a sponsor licence holder, Arden University is required to inform the UKVI of a student's change of circumstances, such as: withdrawal of studies, change of study location, addition of a placement yearTo understand the circumstances in which we may need to report and the effect that this would have on your visa

Student guidance online <https://www.ukcisa.org.uk/student-advice/visas-and-immigration/protecting-your-student-status/>

Change of details The University do not need to report all changes in student details, however the Home Office can at anytime ask for up to date details of each sponsored student. You should report any change in your personal details to the University by emailing <immigration@arden.ac.uk>. Changes could include: new residential address, new phone number, etc.Leave the UK prior to the end of your visa expiry date The University to advise students that leaving before the end of your course, may result in your visa being curtailed (cut short)

Study in the UK

Find our more about being an International Student

[Learn more](/international-students)

Visa information

Find out what visa you need, how to apply, and what documents are required to study in the UK.

[Learn more](/international-students/visa-information)

Credibility Interviews

Learn more about what to expect from a UKVI credibility interview.

[Learn more](/international-students/visa-information/credibility-interview)

Visa Application Guide

Read our guidance on applying for your visa to study in the UK.

[Learn more](/international-students/visa-information/visa-application-guide)

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