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title: I need help with my Student Route visa?
description: There are a number of ways to find out what your immigration status may be ahead of an application. The links below are online resources to help you. Please check your status before applying and if yo
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# I need help with my Student Route visa?
There are a number of ways to find out what your immigration status may be ahead of an application. The links below are online resources to help you. Please check your status before applying and if you are still unsure or need further guidance, please get in touch with your International Branch Office:
**International Branch Offices**
For any queries (including admissions) please contact your branch office:
All African Countries: **Africa Branch Office (AFBO)**
Email: [global@greatermanchester.ac.uk](mailto:global@greatermanchester.ac.uk)
Weblink: [www.greatermanchester.ac.uk/afbo](http://www.greatermanchester.ac.uk/afbo) and [www.boltonafrica.com](http://www.boltonafrica.com)
India, Nepal, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka: **South Asia Branch Office (AFBO)**
Email: [sabo@greatermanchester.ac.uk](mailto:sabo@greatermanchester.ac.uk)
Weblink: [www.greatermanchester.ac.uk/sabo](http://www.greatermanchester.ac.uk/sabo) and [https://uniofboltonsabo.org/](https://uniofboltonsabo.org/)
Pakistan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Armenia, Afghanistan, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Jordan and Syria: **Middle East and Central Asia Branch Office (MECABO)**
Email: [mecabo@greatermanchester.ac.uk](mailto:mecabo@greatermanchester.ac.uk)
Weblink: [www.greatermanchester.ac.uk/mecabo](http://www.greatermanchester.ac.uk/mecabo) and [www.uobmecabo.com](http://www.uobmecabo.com/)
For all other countries please visit [https://greatermanchester.ac.uk/study/international](https://greatermanchester.ac.uk/study/international)
You can also take a look at these pages for further guidance from the [government visa page](https://www.gov.uk/tier-4-general-visa) and [government student visa advice page.](http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-application-for-uk-visa-as-tier-4-student)
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