Lawful Rights of International Students in the UK

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LAWFUL RIGHTS OFINTERNATIONAL STUDENTSIN THE
UK 
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LAWFUL RIGHTS OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN THE UK 

• Studying abroad is one of the verified ways to
  grow, enhance ones learning, and gain some
  wonderful real-life experiences. Moreover, when
  it comes to selecting a destination for higher
  studies the United Kingdom is the top choice for
  international students. As the UKs education and
  teaching system is globally recognized, every
  year a large number of foreign students fly to
  the UK to pursue their higher education. In
  addition, the UK is not only famous for its
  reputed educational institution but also for its
  old heritage and tradition, environment,
  multicultural atmosphere, standard of living etc.
  
• The international students must know some of
  their legal rights during their stay in the UK.
  Students who arrive in the UK for study purposes
  might think about gaining some work experience or
  supporting themselves financially by working
  while studying. However, they need to know that
  non-European students cannot work more than 20
  hours in a week during their studies. The legal
  rights of international students in the United
  Kingdom are

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1. Work while studying

• In the UK, the international students can work
  for a limited time while studying. The
  Non-European students can work up to 20 hours a
  week whereas the European students do not have
  any restriction of working hours. However,
  Non-European students can work 40 hours a week
  during their vacation period. The students can
  search for part time jobs in various restaurants,
  bars, and shopping malls to take care of their
  living expenses. Moreover, students can even
  search for on-campus jobs. In addition, students
  must be aware of their necessary rights in the
  workplace

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2. National Insurance Number

• International students need to call Jobcentre
  Plus (08456000643) to get a National Insurance
  Number. The Jobcentre Plus might invite you for a
  face to face interview or they can send you an
  application via mail or courier and might ask you
  to fill that up and send that again. You need to
  prepare yourself as you have to face an interview
  session for getting the National Insurance
  Number.

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The information you need to provide are

• Your residence in the UK (with postcode)
• Your contact number (landline/ cell phone)
• Your visa expire date
• Place where visa was issued (country or city
  name)
• Reasons of applying for the National Insurance
  Number
• List of your disabilities (if any)
• Your relationship status (single/ married/ not
  prefer to say)

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3. Health Insurance Facilities

• The United Kingdom offers health insurance for
  its international students just like the other
  European countries. This insurance takes care of
  students' hospital care and provides secondary
  primary care. The international can apply for
  overseas Students Health Care. It will cover
  their medical and hospital care during their stay
  in the UK. You can gather more information from
  your home countries British embassies. Apply
  Now

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4. Minimum Wage and Taxation

• According to the National Minimum Wage Act in the
  UK, if your age is 16 or above the employers have
  to pay the employees according to the law. The UK
  government declared in 2015 that for workers aged
  21 or above will get 6.50 per hour and employees
  aged 18- 20 the minimum wage will be 5.13 per
  hour. Additionally, international students need
  to have a National Insurance Number to work in
  the UK. They also have to pay income tax once
  they start earning a wage. The basic rate of
  Income Tax currently stands at 20, meaning if
  your annual income exceeds the personal
  allowance, then the excess would be taxed at 20.

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5. Customs of British Society

• It is highly important for international students
  to research their target countries costumes,
  values and beliefs and students need to gather
  ideas regarding these before stepping into a new
  country. Moreover, you might fall into a language
  barrier. As a result, students need to make sure
  to know the local etiquette before landing their
  target nation. Also, no matter what they need to
  stick to the local law. Moreover, if you drink
  you need to learn the rules of alcohol
  consumption. Because a minor mistake can put you
  in major trouble on a foreign soil.

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6. Ways to Contact the Embassy

• If you are facing any trouble or issue you
  directly contact your embassy in the UK. On a
  foreign soil you must keep your cell phone number
  and address saved with you. The embassy also opts
  consular services. You can always make use of
  them for your benefit. International students
  have to keep in mind that the embassies of their
  home country will be there for you at all times.
  Even God forbid if you commit any crime, you have
  the full rights to contact your embassies.

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7. Stay after Studies

• According to the new UK law the students holding
  a TIER 4 visa can stay in the UK even after
  completing their studies. Students can apply to
  change their visa type if they wish to stay in
  the UK for a longer period. International
  students can easily switch from their TIER 4 visa
  to TIER 2 (General) if you have an eligible
  qualification. Moreover, if you do have a valid
  tier 4 visa, you will not need to leave the
  country in order to apply for a tier 2 (general)
  visa.

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8. Accommodation Rights

• In the UK, there are laws to protect both the
  landlords and tenants. The law covers the
  obligations of both landlords and tenants.
  International students can get to know about
  these laws related to leasing agreements,
  maintenance, and repair. The students can stay
  on-campus accommodation or they can rent an
  apartment with friends or classmates. The rule
  will be the same in both places.

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• In the end, it is an obvious duty of
  international students to gather information
  about their target countries, as the rules and
  regulations may vary for the local and
  international citizens. However, you need to
  believe that studying at a UK university can be
  an enriching experience. You should enjoy your
  days in the UK but, at the same time you need to
  strictly follow the British rules and culture.
  You can even get a job and begin your career in
  the UK. So, if you ever get the opportunity just
  grab the opportunity and fly to the UK.

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