studying part time as an international student

[tonny]

Are international student allowed to study part time while doing a dissertation? One of my mate is applying to extend his visa by the end of 31/03/2010 but is worried if home office will renew his visa.

His taking his dissertation which is over 6 months long and he won't be attending classes but meeting with his supervisor regularly..
The college has issued the CAS but it states 0 hours per week of study and it also states student will be studying part-time day release..

Thanks and i hope some one can help with some advise.

[Tim555]

Are international student allowed to study part time while doing a dissertation? One of my mate is applying to extend his visa by the end of 31/03/2010 but is worried if home office will renew his visa.

His taking his dissertation which is over 6 months long and he won't be attending classes but meeting with his supervisor regularly..
The college has issued the CAS but it states 0 hours per week of study and it also states student will be studying part-time day release..

Thanks and i hope some one can help with some advise.

Not sure about dissertation but normally international student must attend the full time classes/courses. This is Home Office condition ( immigration rules ). They have to attend full time courses to remain students.