UK Skilled Worker visa Part 3.3 ATAS
Previous blog we talked about other sections in your ATAS application other than Proposed research section. ATAS blog is divided into four posts: Part 3.1 talks about ATAS (Academic Technology Approval Scheme) and how to apply ATAS, Part 3.2 talks about proposed research section in your ATAS application , Part 3.3(this blog) talks about other section in your ATAS application and Part 3.4 talks about how long ATAS application takes to be approved.
Personal details
Details from this section will be included in your ATAS certificate. Complete this carefully and in full, and review it before submitting. Typos and transposed numbers are regular mistakes in this area and if the details provided do not match the details in your passport exactly, it may affect or delay your visa application. Ensure the details of the passport you will use to enter the UK are provided in full and are accurate.
Spouse
If you are married and planning to bring your spouse into the UK, you need to enter those details here. I would advise to add your spouses name to your passport if not already done. If your spouse chooses to study or research an ATAS relevant subject while in the UK accompanying you, they will need to apply separately for their own ATAS certificate.
Contact details
Make sure your contact details are accurate. The ATAS certificate will be sent to the preferred email address you enter in this section.
Undergraduate/ postgraduate studies
Provide as much detail as possible on all previous undergraduate and postgraduate studies you have undertaken. Ensure there are no long gaps in your education history. If you were unemployed or, for example, a full-time parent, you should indicate this on the form.
Other studies
If you have undertaken any other studies you think may be relevant to your application, you will need to enter it here. If not, fill as NIL.
Published papers
If you have had any academic or professional papers published, either on your own, or with co-publishers, you will need to enter it here.
Employment history
With as much detail as possible, details of any jobs you have held. You should include jobs that relate to your proposed course of study or research area. Ensure there are no long gaps in your employment history. If you were unemployed or, for example, a full-time parent, you should indicate this on the form.
Referees
Provide details of 2 referees who have known you for a minimum of 3 years. At least one of the referees must be from the academic sector. If you have work experience, you should include a referee from your employment. A referee from your home country would be preferable, but it is not essential if you have studied and/or worked in another country. Family members are not accepted as referees.
Financial sponsors
Provide details of sponsors you have for the funding of your proposed studies. If you are waiting for a funding decision, include this and note the decision is pending. If you are funding your own studies or research, include your name and address in the relevant boxes. If another family member is paying for your studies, include their details.
Note that the information you provide when you apply is printed on the certificate. When you have completed your application, please read through your entries carefully before you submit it. ATAS team can contact your over email, if they find issues with your application.
How long applications take
It will take at least 20 working days (4 full weeks) to process a student ATAS application. Processing times will increase between April and September and can take 30 or more working days to complete.
It will take at least 10 working days (2 full weeks) to process a researcher ATAS application. Processing times will increase between April and September and can take 15 or more working days to complete.
To ensure fairness and consistency we process applications in order of receipt. There is no ‘fast track’ service. You should submit your ATAS application as early as possible.
Next blog in this series brief about Certificates of Sponsorship that you will receive from your sponsor.