Frequently asked questions
How can I check if I need a visa to study with you?
To check whether you need a visa to apply for UK studies, please see the 'Check if you need a UK visa' online tool on the gov.uk website.
I am a dependant on another person’s visa, do I need a CAS?
This will depend on the type of visa you are a dependant on, and the expiry date of this visa. We will need to gather some more information from you before we can advise further. Please get in touch with us.
I am an EU national, will I need a visa?
To check whether you need a visa to apply for UK studies, please see the Studying in the UK: guidance for EU students' section of the gov.uk website.
Pre-CAS Checks – what are they?
Before you are issued a CAS you will need to complete some checks to ensure you have the best chance to be granted a visa.
The below checks will be carried out by the Immigration Compliance team. Click each one to find out more about them.
- Travel history, passport and personal information
- English language evidence
- Pre-CAS questionnaire
- Financial evidence
You will be sent an email from CAS Shield with your login details where you can then complete the above checks.
What happens after I have passed all of my Immigration Compliance checks?
Once your checks have been completed and your documents have been assessed and approved, you will then be issued a CAS.
If you have applied and paid your deposit within the timescales stated in your offer letter, we can only issue you a CAS if there are still places left on your course.
The Immigration Compliance team will review your documentation if there are still places on your course and you have paid a deposit. Once you have met all of the conditions, you will be progressed to the CAS stage.
Published: 3 April 2024