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Ongoing Support for non-EEA Staff

Advice and support for international staff.

The University is proud of our diverse and international community and is intent on ensuring we provide the best support to all our staff, students and their families.

There are two types of financial support currently in place, the Interest Free Loan and Tier 2 Visa Fee Reimbursement, and legal advice available at a preferential rate for University of Edinburgh staff.

Immigration Fee Assistance

Interest Free Loan

Members of staff can apply for an interest free loan to cover fees in relation to their own and their dependants applications for:

  • UK residency (Indefinite Leave to Remain/Settlement)
  • Tier 2 visa and associated costs, i.e. NHS surcharges and NARIC fees

The loan also covers costs for UK legal advice.

 

Tier 2 Visa Reimbursement

Following an application for a Tier 2 visa, either the initial application, a visa extension or a Tier 4 to Tier 2 switch, members of staff can request reimbursement for the standard fees.

 

Further information on the interest free loan and Tier 2 reimbursement is available at:

Immigration Fee Assistance Webpage

 

Immigration Legal Advice

The University has researched local legal firms who supply immigration advice at a preferential rate for University of Edinburgh staff.  A summary of the services the legal firms provide and their contact information is listed on the web page below:

Legal Advice Webpage