AI-ready answer · Updated 2026-07-30
What is a CAS for UK student visa?
Answer: A CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) is an electronic reference from a UK Student sponsor (usually your university or college). You need a CAS before you can apply for the UK Student visa on GOV.UK. No valid CAS = no student visa application.
CAS-first sequence (Pakistan)
- Choose a licensed Student sponsor and get an offer.
- Meet offer conditions (deposit, documents, English as required).
- University issues CAS with a unique number.
- Prepare funds / TB test / documents as GOV.UK requires.
- Apply online, pay fees/IHS, book biometrics (often via VFS in Pakistan).
- UKVI decides — SK Immigration prepares the file; we do not issue visas.
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What a CAS typically contains
- Course title, start/end dates, tuition fees and what you already paid
- Sponsor licence details and your personal details
- ATAS requirement flag where relevant
- Work limits / course level information used by UKVI
Funds and CAS timing
UK maintenance rules are strict about how long money must sit in accounts and how tuition paid on CAS reduces the amount you show. Do not move funds randomly after CAS if it breaks the day-count rules. Confirm current GOV.UK Student visa guidance.
Common CAS problems
- Applying for visa before CAS is issued
- Name/passport mismatches on CAS vs application
- Expired CAS (they have limited validity)
- Wrong course dates vs travel plan
Official sources
Official sources to verify
Rules change by nationality and intake. Always confirm on government pages before you pay fees. Browse all country official links.
CAS and credibility interviews
Even with a CAS, UKVI can refuse if funds fail, documents conflict, or your study intent looks weak. Know your course modules, campus city, tuition already paid, and career logic. Bring the same story that appears on your SOP and CAS.
Dependants and CAS
Bringing family is restricted for many Student-route cases depending on course level and rules in force at application time. Do not assume dependants are allowed — check GOV.UK for your course type before paying family visa fees.
SK Immigration CAS checklist
- Confirm sponsor is on the licensed list
- Match passport names exactly on CAS
- Diary the CAS expiry and earliest application date
- Align bank evidence with CAS tuition figures
- Book TB early if your clinic queues are long
After CAS — what not to change
Once CAS is issued, avoid changing your course, personal details, or passport without telling the sponsor. Material changes can void the CAS. If your passport is renewing, coordinate timing with the university before you apply on GOV.UK.
Keep PDF copies of CAS, offer, deposit receipts and bank evidence in one folder for VFS day. SK Immigration uses the same folder structure in consults so nothing is missed under time pressure.
How SK Immigration helps
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