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Who decides if a new course constitutes academic progress?

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Published on: 03 January 2014

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What does this case say about the respective roles of institutions and the Home Office in considering the academic progress requirement for Tier 4 (General) students?
To what extent is the judgment helpful in clarifying the law in this area?
Are there still any grey areas advisers and institutions will need to watch out for?
Any predictions for future developments?

Article summary

Immigration analysis: What is the educational institution’s role when considering academic progress under Tier 4? Nichola Carter, founder and head of immigration at Carter Thomas Solicitors, says the Court of Appeal’s decision in Pokhriyal should give Tier 4 sponsors more confidence.

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