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by orgone » Mon Oct 26, 2015 5:31 pm
Hello,
In April, I applied for a student visitor visa (Short-term student visa now) to attend my Phd viva. I had only intended to stay three weeks and this was mentioned in the application. Unfortunately, I was asked my the examiners to correct substantial portions of my thesis for resubsmission. Since the date of expiry on my visa was over 5 months away, I decided to stay in the UK to access the library and other university resources. I left before the expiry date.
I have to return to the UK around March or April to resubmit the thesis and attend a fresh viva. It has been pointed out to me that I would have problems with the application as I stayed longer than I stated. What should I do at this point? Should I mention this in the visa application that I will make early next year?
Secondly, I used the GP to see a doctor for my neck pain. I had been staying in the UK for 6 years and I visited my usual GP during the student visitor period. They prescribed some painkillers and the pharmacy didn't ask me for any money. I didn't realize that as a student visitor, I had to enlist as a private patient. Will this be a problem? If it is, what should I do? Should I get in touch with the GP to pay for that consultation? (I am in India now.)
I am extremely disappointed to know that I committed mistakes that I didn't know was consequential. My friend has scared me and now I am worried that I won't be able to access the university facilities before resubmission or attend the viva in person. It is very difficult to have a viva through skype or other means as the internet is very slow and unreliable in my country. I know that the application is a few months away but This would be my fifth application for a UK visa. I haven't been refused before. I have not overstayed or broken any law. I would appreciate any advice.
PS: I would be applying for a short-term student visa in March or April.