Get Your CAS Right, First Time, for Your UK Student Visa
From document checklists to the 28-day financial rule, Career Sponsorship guides you through every stage of getting your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies and preparing a strong, refusal-proof UK Student visa application.
Your CAS Document Checklist
Universities check a specific set of documents before issuing your CAS. Here's everything you need in place.
Why You Need a Valid CAS
Your CAS is the foundation of your UK Student visa application, and small mistakes on it are one of the most common causes of refusal.
Mandatory for Your Student Visa
You cannot submit a UK Student visa application without a valid CAS reference number from a licensed sponsor.
Worth 50 Points
In the UK's points-based student visa system, a valid CAS from a licensed sponsor contributes 50 of the required points, alongside financial evidence.
Time-Sensitive
Universities typically begin issuing CAS statements around 4 to 6 months before your course start date, and your visa must be applied for within a set window afterwards.
Confirms Genuine Sponsorship
Your CAS proves the Home Office that a licensed UK institution has genuinely accepted you onto a real, compliant course of study.
Our CAS Preparation Process
A clear, six-stage process, from accepting your offer through to a submitted, refusal-proof Student visa application.
Offer Review & Acceptance
We review your offer letter and confirm every academic and English-language condition is fully met before you accept.
Document Preparation
We help you gather and verify your passport, transcripts, English test results and any additional evidence your university needs.
Tuition Deposit Guidance
Clear guidance on your deposit amount, payment method and timeline so your CAS is not delayed.
CAS Application Submission
We liaise with your university's admissions or CAS team to ensure your request is submitted correctly and promptly.
Financial Evidence Check
We check your bank statements against the 28-day rule, matching the exact figures shown on your CAS to avoid refusal.
Visa Application Support
Once your CAS is issued, we support your Student visa application, from the online form to booking your appointment.
How Career Sponsorship Helps You
From your offer letter to your visa decision, we guide you through every stage of CAS and visa preparation.
Document Checklist & Verification
A profession-grade checklist so nothing is missing when your university reviews your CAS eligibility.
28-Day Rule Financial Planning
Help calculating the exact funds you need to show, and for how long, to satisfy the Home Office's financial requirement.
University Liaison
Direct communication with your institution's CAS or international team to keep your request moving.
CAS Data Cross-Check
We check your CAS details against your passport, bank statements and offer letter to catch mismatches before they cause a refusal.
Visa Application Support
Guidance through your Student visa application, supporting documents, biometric appointment and IHS payment.
Pre-Departure Guidance
Practical next steps after your CAS and visa are approved, from accommodation to arrival in the UK.
Why Choose Career Sponsorship
Immigration-aware consultants dedicated to getting your CAS and visa application right, the first time.
Immigration-Aware Consultants
A team that understands current UK Student visa rules and the exact evidence caseworkers check.
More →Refusal-Focused Document Review
We check the small details, matching figures, dates and names, that most commonly trigger a visa refusal.
More →Fast, Organised Turnaround
A clear, deadline-driven process so your CAS and visa application move as quickly as your university allows.
More →University Process Knowledge
Experience working with CAS processes across a wide range of UK universities and colleges.
More →Transparent, Honest Process
Clear timelines and requirements from day one, with no hidden steps or surprise requirements.
More →Support Until You Land
Ongoing guidance from CAS through visa approval and on to your arrival in the UK.
More →Choose Your CAS Package
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions about CAS and the UK Student visa application process.
A Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) is a unique electronic record, identified by a 14-digit reference number, issued by a UK licensed sponsor confirming you have an unconditional place on a course. You need it to apply for a Student visa.
No. You do not send a physical certificate. You simply enter your 14-digit CAS reference number in your online Student visa application, and the Home Office verifies it directly with your university.
Most universities begin issuing CAS statements around 4 to 6 months before your course start date, once you have accepted your unconditional offer and paid any required deposit.
You must hold the required funds, covering unpaid tuition plus living costs, in your account for 28 consecutive days, with your final bank statement dated within 31 days of your visa application. If the balance drops below the required amount at any point, the 28-day count resets.
This depends on your course fees and location. As a guide, living cost requirements are typically around £12,006 for study in London or £9,207 for outside London, on top of any unpaid tuition shown on your CAS, though the exact figures should always be checked against current Home Office guidance.
Your CAS typically includes your course details, tuition fee amount, confirmation of any fees already paid, your qualification details used for the offer, and your sponsor's licence number.
Under the UK's points-based Student visa system, a valid CAS from a licensed sponsor contributes 50 points, with the remaining points awarded for meeting the financial and, where relevant, English-language requirements.
The most common issues are financial evidence that does not meet the 28-day rule, mismatched names or figures between your CAS and bank statements, gaps in study history, or incomplete supporting documents.
Yes. If you are continuing or extending your studies, your university can issue a new CAS provided you meet ongoing attendance and academic requirements set by the Home Office.
We review and organise your documents, guide you through the 28-day financial rule, liaise with your university where needed, cross-check your CAS data against your evidence, and support your Student visa application through to a decision.
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