This page contains information on immigration news relevant to prospective and current students. http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/international/students/visas/news/index.aspx?NewsListingOrig_SyndicationType=1 Contensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.uk http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/international/students/visas/news/overstayers.aspx New UKBA rules have been introduced which will affect people who have failed to make a succesful visa application, or have not made an application at all before their visa expiry date. Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:01:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/international/students/visas/news/overstayers.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/international/students/visas/news/5-year-limit.aspx The UKBA have introduced a 5 year limit to study carried out on a student visa, at undergraduate and Masters level. Thu, 15 Nov 2012 12:41:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/international/students/visas/news/5-year-limit.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/international/students/visas/news/visitor-visa.aspx There is now a prohibition on studying for persons entering the UK on a general or business visitor visa. Thu, 15 Nov 2012 12:41:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/international/students/visas/news/visitor-visa.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/international/students/visas/news/syrian-nationals.aspx The UKBA have introduced temporary concessions to help Syrian nationals extend their visas from inside the UK. Thu, 15 Nov 2012 12:41:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/international/students/visas/news/syrian-nationals.aspx