Heather Knight Email & Phone Number

London, Gb

Responsible for leading the Advice and Training team who monitor, analyse and interpret legislation and policy that impact international students.Responsible for ensuring the provision of high-quality and timely information and advice on issues and law relating to international students and their student journey in the UK, via the website and advice lines for members and students. Monitoring of legislation and policy affecting UKCISA members and international students on a range of issues, but with heavy focus on immigration and fees regulations, recommending and acting on appropriate lobbying action.Liaising with UK governments and other national and international organisations to support UKCISA’s objectives, communicating issues affecting international students and UKCISA members.Responsible for leading the development and implementation of UKCISA’s online and face-to-face training for members.Leading and line-managing Advice and Training Officers and freelancers, working in house and remotely.Registered with the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) to provide immigration advice.

London, United Kingdom

Development and delivery of high-quality advice and training services for membership organisations, international students and their families.• Interpreting UK and European legislation and analysing changes and their impact on UKCISA membership and the international student population. • Preparing written submissions to communicate effects of proposed legislation and published or draft policy, and liaising directly with relevant government departments or consulting with the Chief Executive on appropriate lobbying action.• Providing accurate written and telephone advice to UKCISA's members, students and the public on a range of subjects relating to international students, particularly UK and European legislation and procedures governing immigration, tuition fees and student support.• Designing and delivery of UKCISA’s training courses, both in-person and online, adjusting methods and content of delivery according to the audience. Tailoring training according to evaluation reports and in accordance to the changing needs of membership.• Complying with the provision of immigration advice at the registered level issued by the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC), and working in according to their Code of Standards.• Compiling and writing reports and publications on relevant changes in law and their application in and educational setting, including the UKCISA Manual, public website and other periodicals. • Contributing to the planning and delivery of the UKCISA Conference, and representing UKCISA at external events and conferences.

London, United Kingdom

Specialist immigration adviser providing visa and welfare advice to international students and their families in the UK. Advised students and staff on changes in immigration legislation and Home Office guidance with a focus on helping students protect their immigration status in the UK while protecting the institution's Tier 4 licence. Working in accordance to OISC regulation I advised on:- Tier 4 Compliance - Entry clearance and leave to remain Tier 4 (General) applications- PBS Dependant - Visitor visa categories- Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur- Visa refusals and Administrative Reviews- Post-study work options- Schengen visas

Masters by Research (MAR) funded by the Thai Embassy and Thai Consulate, UK.Interviews and translation work conducted in Thailand (in Thai and English).Research focus:- Thai foreign policy with Japan since 2001- East Asian free trade agreements- Thai NGO and social response since 2001

Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima

Worked to promote grass-roots internationalisation between the UK and Japan through foreign language education. Working for the Board of Education, English language and culture were taught to students aged 12 to 15 in three schools.Strong emphasis on cross-cultural communication to build relationships with the community and positively promote internationalisation.

Working with the Business Development team at the BBC’s international charity.

Nakhon Pathom, Thailand

Postgraduate Research Student, Thai Language And Politics, Social Response

Masters by Research (MAR) funded by the Thai Embassy and Thai Consulate, UK. Interviews and translation work conducted in Thailand..

Ba (Hons) Thai And Southeast Asian Studies, 1St Class Hons

Ba Year Abroad, Thai Language And Culture