03 May 2013 From May 7, if you apply for a Tier 4 student visa you may have to sit a short interview when you attend the visa application centre to submit your application and biometric information. The interview will focus on your reasons for coming to the UK; this is known as a credibility interview. A report of the interview will be sent to the visa officer who will consider it alongside your visa application and supporting documents. You may be called for a further interview if the visa officer needs more information Source:- http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2013/may/07-tier4philippines