Contacting the visa office
1. Imagine you are on holiday in the UK. You call the UK Visa section to find out what visa you require to study there. Listen to this recorded announcement. Which number should you press to continue your enquiry? …………………….
Answer & Transcript
The number you need a press is 2.
Transcript
Welcome to the UK Visa section. If your enquiry relates to somebody already in the UK, please press I now to contact the Immigration and Nationality Directorate of the Home Office. For information about various categories of visa and the visa application process, press 2. If you are enquiring about an appeal, press 3. If you are enquiring about a working permit, press 4. For all other enquiries, or to …
UK Visa section
Website
Fax number
Address
Opening hours
Answer & Transcript
Website: www.ukvisas.gov.uk (download appl. Forms + email Q)
Fax number: 020 7008 8359
Address: UK Visa section, London SW1A 2AH
Opening hours: 9.30 am – 1.30 pm Mon to Fri (except pub. hols)
Transcript
Please note you can visit our main website at www.ukvisas.gov.uk for information on the visa application process. You can also download application forms, and email your enquiry. Alternatively, you can send a fax on 020 7008 8359, or you can write to UK Visa section, London SW1A 2AH. If you wish to speak to an operator, you can call us between 9.30 am and 1.30 pm Monday to Friday, except public holidays. To speak to an operator, press 1 now.
Enquiring about a visa
1. Yuki, from Japan, is on holiday in England. She phones the UK Visa section to ask about getting a Student Visa for the UK. Number her questions (a-f) in the order you hear them (1-6).
a Can I work if I have a Student Visa? ……
b How much is it? ……
c What do I need to do to get a visa? ……
d Can you tell me if I need a visa? ……
e What do you mean by ‘supporting documents’? ……
f How do I apply? ……
Answer
a 4 b 5 c 2 d 1 e 3 f 6
1 ………………………….
2 ………………………….
3 ………………………….
4 ………………………….
5 ………………………….
6 ………………………….
Answer & Transcript
1 Yes, she needs a visa.
2 She has to fill out a form VAF1 and send it in with her passport, two recent color passport-sized photos and other necessary supporting documents.
3 A letter of support from her school/college (e.g. saying what she’ll by studying, how long the course is, etc.) and her last six months’ bank statements.
4 Part-time or holiday work is OK. Maximum 20 hours per week.
5 A Student Visa is £85.
6 She can apply by post or in person. She must apply between 1 and 3 months before she plans to go to the UK.
Transcript
Visa officer: Hello, UK Visa section. This is Martin speaking. How can I help you?
Yuki: Hello. I’m a Japanese citizen and I’m here as a tourist now but I’m thinking of studying here on a course. Can you tell me if I need a visa?
Visa officer: Will your course be over six months?
Yuki: Yes. I’m thinking of a one-year course.
Visa officer: Then yes, you’ll need a Student Visa.
Yuki: Oh, right. What do I need to do to get a visa?
Visa officer: Well, there’s quite a few things you need. First, you need to fill out a form VAF1, and send it in to your local British Embassy Visa section with your passport, two recent colour passport-sized photos and the necessary supporting documents.
Yuki: Sorry, what do you mean by ‘supporting documents’?
Visa officer: A letter from the school or college to say what you’ll be studying, how long the course is, etc. We also need evidence you can support yourself while you’re in the UK, so your last six months’ bank statements.
Yuki: I see. And can I work if I have a student visa?
Visa officer: Part-time or holiday work is OK, but you mustn’t work over 20 hours a week.
Yuki: OK. Oh, I nearly forget. How much is it?
Visa officer: A Student Visa is £85.
Yuki: Hmm. How do I apply?
Visa officer: You can apply by post or in person. Just make sure you apply at least one month before you plan to start your studies, but not more than three months.
Yuki: OK. Well, I think that’s everything. Thanks very much for your help.
Visa officer: You’re welcome. Enjoy the rest of your holiday in the UK.
Yuki: Thanks. Bye.
Applying for a green card in the US
1. Listen to this US immigration official talk about how to get permanent residency in the US. What are the three main ways you can get a green card?
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Ways of obtaining a green card |
Requirements |
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2 |
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3 |
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Answer & Transcript
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Ways of obtaining a green card |
Requirements |
1 |
coming to work in the US, an employer-based green card |
permanent job |
2 |
have family there, a family-based green card
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a family member in the US must be a citizen or already have a green card |
3 |
win a green card through the Diversity Visa lottery program
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must come from a country with a low rate of immigration to the US |
Transcript
There are three main ways you can get permanent residency, or a green card. If you are coming to work in the US and you have a permanent job, then you can get an employer-based green card. If you have family here who are citizens or already have a green card, then you can apply for a family-based green card. Finally, you can win a green card through the Diversity Visa lottery programme. 50,000 green cards are given away every year to people from countries with low rates of immigration to the US.
a Your US employer must file Form ETA 750. ……
b Your employer must send in Form I-140. ……
c The Department of State must approve your Immigrant Visa Petition. ……
d The Department of Labor must approve the request. ……
e You are given an Immigrant Visa Number. ……
Answer & Transcript
a 1 b 4 c 3 d 2 e 5
Transcript
There are several steps in applying for an employer-based green card. Your US employer must complete Form ETA 750 and the Department of Labor must approve the request. Then, the Department of State must approve an Immigrant Visa Petition, which also has to be sent in by your employer. That’s usually Form I-140. After that, you will be given an Immigrant Visa Number.
birth certificate ◻
driving licence ◻
ID Card ◻
biographical information ◻
passport ◻
two colour photos ◻
fingerprints ◻
a physical ◻
an interview ◻
marriage certificate ◻
a work permit ◻
a letter from your employer ◻
Answer & Transcript
birth certificate, biographical information, passport, two colour photos, fingerprints, a physical, a letter from your employer
Transcript
You need to supply your birth certificate, a copy of your passport, and two colour photographs. We also need to take your fingerprints. You should also complete Form G325A with biographical information. We need a letter from your employer, and you have to have a physical. You don’t normally need an interview.
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