Dear Student,

 

As you may be aware, Imperial College London is trialling a new Visa Fee Refund Scheme this academic year, and I am responsible for implementing the Scheme, and ensuring that those who are eligible receive a refund of GBP85.00 (the approximate cost of applying for Leave to Enter as a Student outside the UK on a VAF1 form).

 

If you paid more for your visa (for example because you were granted an extension to your Leave to Remain as a Student in the UK, used an agent, or you had to appeal), you will only be eligible for the standard GBP85.00 refund.

Eligibility for this refund is based on the start date of your course at Imperial College London and your citizenship as recorded on your official student record held by Registry.

 

I am contacting you because I believe that you are eligible for a refund based on the above criteria, however you must reply promptly to this e-mail (within 2 weeks) to claim your refund.

 

The money will be transferred electronically to your UK bank account - we cannot give the money to you in cash or by cheque, nor can we transfer the money to a bank account held overseas.

 

In order to send you the money, I will need the following information from you: Your name as given on the account, bank name and branch, bank sort code and your account number. Please reply to this e-mail and fill in the information required in the fields provided below:

1) Bank Name:

2) Bank Sort Code:

3) Account Number:

 

Once we have these details, we will endeavour to transfer the money to you as quickly as possible; however, please be aware that due to operational limitations, the processing of the refund may take up to 4 weeks once we have your information from you.

 

IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR A REFUND UNDER THE SCHEME, YOU MUST REPLY TO THIS E-MAIL WITHIN 2 WEEKS OF RECEIPT.

IF YOU MISS THIS DEADLINE, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE ANYTHING BACK.

 

Please be aware that this is a trial and Imperial College London is under no obligation to return student visa appliaction fees to its students in future years.

 

Please do not hesitate to get in touch with me (by e-mail) if anything in this e-mail is unclear, of if you have any further questions.

Best wishes,

Ilya

 

Dr Ilya V Eigenbrot

Visa Refund Officer (part-time)

International Office

Imperial Collee London

SW7 2AZ

Fax: +44 (0)20 7594 8002