Immigration support for schools

Specialist Immigration Support for BSA Members 

As a BSA member, you benefit from free consultations and discounted specialist immigration legal support provided by the team at BSA Legal. Led by immigration expert and solicitor Kate Hollyer, Executive Director (Legal), BSA Group, this team offers in-depth expertise in all UK immigration matters relating to independent schools. Kate and her team also represent the boarding sector via the Home Office Education Advisory Group.

BSA Legal provides a full-spectrum immigration service, supporting schools with:

  • Ad hoc immigration queries
  • Tailored support packages
  • UKVI compliance audits
  • Policy, Record-Keeping, and Reporting
  • BCA and CAS allocation guidance
  • Immigration training
  • Student and family visa application support
  • Home Office escalation support
  • Sponsor licence applications
  • Sponsored work route guidance

Agent and Guardian checks are available via BSA. Crisis, employment and related immigration support can also be offered upon request.

Most BSA boarding schools will require international students to have a UK-based educational guardian. Please click here to find a list of BSA certified guardians.

If you require support from an agent to choose a BSA boarding school our list of certified agents may be able to support you. Please click here to find a list of BSA certified agents.

How we can support you

As part of our commitment to supporting BSA member schools, we offer specialised immigration guidance from our BSA Group Legal team. This encompasses 15 minutes of complimentary advice each term for each school.

Dedicated immigration support from sector specialists, tailored to suit your needs. We offer fully customisable immigration compliance support packages designed to provide you with the perfect UKVI compliance solution, at the right cost.

Immigration Support Plans

As a starting point, we offer two levels of Support Plans to choose from. This core hotline service provides you with access to expert advice and guidance throughout the year, when you need it. Members can choose between the following plans:

Your chosen Support Plan can be used alone or form the foundation of a more substantial support package by adding our Support Services.

Additional Products & Services

Build your customised annual retainer package by adding to your chosen Support Plan with our Additional Products & Support Services, allowing you to tailor the level of support to suit your unique requirements. Alternatively, our Additional Products & Support Services are also available for purchase as standalone options.

Click here for more information on additional products and support services. 

Get In Touch Today!

Our skilled and friendly team are ready to answer all your questions and to fully support you during your visa application process. Contact our team today for advice and support.

 


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BSA Legal is a trading name of BSA Group Legal Services Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales. Registered number: 13634894. BSA Group Legal Services Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Number: 8003074.

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BSA Group Legal Services Ltd is a subsidiary of BSA Group Services Ltd. BSA Group Services Ltd is a company registered in England and Wales. Registered number: 4676107. BSA Group Services Ltd, 167-169 Great Portland Street, 5th Floor, London W1W 5PF.

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