We are nearly ready to issue your CAS. Please complete the following form first. YOU must complete this form, NOT an agent or representative. YOU as the student are taking on the Student Visa responsibilties.

Pre-CAS Checklist for International Students

Please give as much detail as possible in your responses as this will assist us in completing your CAS as quickly as possible

Your course of study

I am applying to study *

Your personal details

Your name *

Your University of Plymouth Student Number (if known)

Your email address *

Your passport number * 🛈

Your date of birth (DD-MM-YYYY) +

If you are unable to use the calendar (above, date of birth) please manually input the date in the following format: DD/MM/YY

Course Name * 🛈

Date of Entry 🛈 +

Point of Entry 🛈

If you are unable to use the calendar (above, date of entry) please manually input the date in the following format: DD/MM/YY

If you wish to request a course change, please tell us before your CAS is issued. Please note it will NOT usually be possible to change course once your CAS has been issued.

I am under 18 *

YES

I am from Hong Kong and am a British National Overseas passport holder *

Yes

If you have a British National Overseas (BNO) passport please confirm what immigration route you will be applying through to study in the UK?

Student visa - which requires a CAS

BNO Visa - which does not require a CAS

Please note that if you intend to apply for the BNO visa you must have had this visa granted before the University will be able to permit you to enrol on your course with us. Please email our International Student Advice Team at internationalstudentadvice@plymouth.ac.uk before completing this form.

Will you be bringing dependents with you to the UK? (Only applicable to Post Graduate Research or Government sponsored students) *

Yes

Please note that if you intend to bring children to the UK and are permitted to do so within immigration rules you must have made suitable arrangements for their care during the duration of your studies, so that childcare responsibilities do not interfere with your studies. Your primary reason to be in the UK is to study, so please be aware that if you are unable to study and attend as required, or you are unable to be resident in Plymouth due to needing help with childcare, we may withdraw sponsorship of your Student visa.

If you are intending to bring family with you to Plymouth, the accommodation options in Plymouth for families are extremely limited. You must research potential properties that are available to rent and the associated cost of living before travelling to Plymouth and consider travelling on your own to secure appropriate accomodation. Accommodation in University halls is not deemed appropriate for family occupancy.

I understand that I am required to be based in Plymouth and agree to the above *

Yes

Your study history in the UK

Are you currently studying or have you previously studied in the UK? *

Have you ever made a Tier 4 or Student Route visa application before (even if you didn't travel to the UK or it was unsuccessful). *

If you currently hold a visa to study at a different UK college/university, you will need to use your CAS issued by the University of Plymouth to make a new Student Visa extension application before you can begin your studies at the University of Plymouth. If you are unable to make a successful visa application (for example you are not able to meet the financial requirements) then you will not be able to attend your classes here. Please also note that if you have completed a previous course in the UK and held a Tier 4/Student visa for that course, you will not be able to enrol or begin studies on your new programme until you have submitted a new Student Visa application, even if your existing visa has time remaining on it.

Your previous immigration applications to the UK (non study related) and your full immigration history in the UK

Do you have ongoing or current visa applications with the UK Home Office? *

YES

Please give further details *

Have you ever been to the UK? *

YES

Please detail your visit(s), including purpose(s), dates etc *

If applicable please upload copies of all previous UK visas here

If you are unable to submit copies of your visa via this form, email your copies to applications@plymouth.ac.uk or doctoral.college@plymouth.ac.uk quoting your student reference number.

I followed the conditions of my previous immigration permission/visa while in the UK *

YES

I have previously been refused a UK Visa *

YES

Details of Visa refusal (date and reason for refusal or please attached refusal notice) *

Please attach your refusal notice here

If you are unable to submit copies of your visa refusal letter(s) via this form, email your copies to applications@plymouth.ac.uk or doctoral.college@plymouth.ac.uk quoting your student reference number.

Have you received any visa refusal from countries other than the UK? *

YES

Details of Visa refusal (date and reason for refusal or please attached refusal notice) *

Please attach your refusal notice here

Your application to study

I have applied through an agent/representative *

YES

Name and address of agent/representative *

phone number of agent/representative

Email address of agent/representative

I give permission for my CAS to be sent to my agent *

YES

My programme of study requires an ATAS Certificate *

YES

UNSURE

Please check your CAS statement for confirmation or check with the Doctoral College.

I have applied for my ATAS *

YES

Your Location

I understand that if I am issued with a CAS by the University of Plymouth and my Student visa is granted, I will be required to live in Plymouth or the surrounding area. I understand that if I fail to do this, or to provide my address details when requested, the University may withdraw sponsorship and my Student visa would be cancelled (curtailed). I confirm that I have researched the accommodation available in Plymouth and am aware of the campus location.

I also understand that I will be required to attend taught sessions face to face on campus as my programme requires. This is in addition to engaging with my course through other means, for example submission of coursework, logging onto the digital learning environment, exams, tutorials, presentations etc. I understand that if I fail to attend taught sessions face to face as required, the University may withdraw sponsorship of my Student visa. (This applies only to taught programmes not research).

Location confirmation *

Yes

Your Student Visa application

I will be able to provide original qualification certificates from my previous study and all other required documents that support my application *

YES

I will apply for the immigration health charge where required at the same as applying for my Student Visa (Sponsored students must also pay the NHS surcharge) *

YES

I will provide to the UKVI as part of my visa application: *

I confirm that I have checked the student visa UK government web pages and I will meet the requirements of evidence for my finances (see more information at www.plymouth.ac.uk/student-life/services/international-students/international-student-advice/visas-for-study)

Original official sponsor letter

I am in receipt of US Federal Financial Aid

Please note if you pay accommodation fees to private providers, the University will not be able to evidence them on your CAS.

Please supply the name and address of your sponsor *

Please supply your US Ferdeal Financial Aid reference number if known

I confirm that I give my consent for information about my enrolment to be shared with my sponsor. This consent includes, where necessary, consent to transfer such information about me outside the European Economic Area *

YES

I am applying for my Student Visa *

Your Student Visa holder responsibilities

Please click on both links and read the information provided:

Student responsibilities (student visa) policy

and

CAS and Student visa sponsorship policy

I confirm that I have read the two statements above *

YES

Your declaration of consent

I hereby give my consent for an authorised staff member from the University of Plymouth or Plymouth University International College (UPIC) to request my personal data from the Home Office (UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and for the UKVI to release that information to either the University of Plymouth or UPIC, should this be required, and specifically relating to the following information:

There are no right or wrong answers to the following statements and your answers will not affect your application to study at the University of Plymouth. If you give us permission to contact the Home Office it may help you throughout your studies

Immigration history *

YES

Immigration status *

YES

Tier 4/Student Visa/other visa application status *

YES

Curtailment status *

YES

I give permission for the University of Plymouth (or a person authorised by the University of Plymouth) to contact my next of kin or a UK based person named below in the event that the University cannot contact me and they have a significant concern for my well being *

Yes

Contact details of UK based family member or friend that the University of Plymouth may contact * 🛈

Your signature

It is hereby agreed that while studying at the University of Plymouth or University of Plymouth International College (UPIC) I will abide by the terms of my student visa and the terms and conditions oulined above.

• I understand that any false declaration made on this form or failure to comply with the conditions may result in my visa and enrolment being cancelled

• I understand that I, not my agent, must complete this form personally. I understand that if my agent does complete this form my CAS may be withdrawn and further action may be taken by the University of Plymouth with regards to my agent

PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOUR VISA IS REFUSED DUE TO DECEPTION OR FRAUD YOUR TUITION FEE DEPOSIT WILL NOT BE REFUNDED BY THE UNIVERSITY

By signing below and accepting this CAS, I understand that the University may be required to disclose to UKVI and/or the UK Home Office details about my enrolment, academic engagement, attendance and other information as required by the Student Sponsor Guidance and as part of the University of Plymouth's duties as a Student Sponsor, and/or when requested by a UK Home Office, UKVI or Border official.

I confirm that I have read and noted the following points:

The University of Plymouth does its best to make sure that the dates entered on your CAS (course start and end dates) are as accurate as possible, but please note academic schedules can change. We cannot include graduation in the dates of your programme supplied to UKVI

We advise that you check with the University regarding the completion date of your programme, before taking up any employment in your wrap at period at the end of your course

Please note that if you are issued with a CAS, it means we have assessed your suitability to be sponsored under the Student route by the University of Plymouth and to study on the programme we have made you an offer of a place on. Should you wish to participate in the Graduate route after your studies, your eligibility to apply for that visa would need to be assessed at the time. Please also note that changes of circumstance or study location etc. during your studies, may affect your eligibility for the Graduate route.

Signature *

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