u/Hadasfromhades

Hi all,

I'm a PhD student here on a student visa for a 3-year program, of which I have completed two. Unfortunately, I have an unexpected mental health issue and am considering taking a term off. However, I would prefer to stay in the UK. The university page says that I might be able to stay as a PhD student taking one term off, without specifying on what conditions; and it says nothing about my dependent.

I want to stay because a. my husband works here, b. my dog is here, and it's very expensive to take dogs in and out, and c. the process of moving would be a huge ordeal and would cancel the benefit of taking a term off. I also rent a flat privately and wouldn't want to move out and then search for another place. We plan on moving back home after I finish the course, so that would mean relocating twice in the span of a year.

Does anyone know what the procedure usually is? How common is it to allow people to stay and for their dependents to continue working? Would I be allowed to get a part-time job, as suspending would mean I wouldn't get my scholarship stipend?

Thank you!

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