How can I obtain advice about applying for a visa or other immigration issues?

Free and confidential advice about applying for a UK visa is available from these sources:
- The UK Visas website provides information on visa requirements and how to apply for a visa before coming to the UK: http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk.
- The Home Office's UK Border Agency (UKBA) website provides immigration information for people already in the UK: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk.
- You can contact the Immigration Advisory Services (IAS): http://www.iasuk.org.
- UKCISA produce guidance notes for students on "Immigration procedures after arrival in the UK": http://www.ukcisa.org.uk/student/information_sheets.php.
- Your school, college or university may have an international student adviser who may be able to help you.
- Your local Citizens Advice Bureau may be able to provide advice (see: Personal/Advice).

People who provide immigration advice need to be registered with the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC). A list of registered members is at: http://www.oisc.gov.uk