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by sah10406 » Thu Oct 29, 2020 9:17 am
lolo2 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 28, 2020 6:26 pm
Also, most likely you will be denied to enter to the UK.
The immigration officer at the airport will notice that you have finished your studies so there's no reason for you to stay in the UK. The time remaining in your current visa is irrelevant.
As people have said, if you travel outside the Common Travel Area while an application is pending, the application is withdrawn.
However this separate warning that re-entry to the UK during the post-study period is "most likely" to be denied is wrong. It is perfectly fine to re-enter the UK on extant leave at any time during the validity of a Tier 4 student visa. It is confirmed in the Tier 4 policy guidance
273. Once your sponsor has confirmed that your studies are complete, and you are therefore in your post-study period, you may do the following:
• Enter and leave the UK
• Work full-time in the UK, if your conditions of leave permit you to work
• Study in the UK
• Visit areas in the UK
• Apply to remain in the UK under an appropriate alternative route (e.g. Tier 1 and Tier 2).
274. Please be aware that if you do travel during your post-study period, Border Force officials will need to be satisfied when you are entering the UK that you will either complete the activity you intend to carry out and leave the UK before your visa expires, or that you will submit an in-time application to extend your leave in the UK. You should carry any documentation relevant with you when you travel to show to the Border Force officer if required.
I do not give immigration advice. I refer you to Immigration Rules, guidance, other online content and to your sponsor.