CAS Request Form (Existing Students)

Thank you for enquiring about a CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies).
Please read the following information before you complete a CAS request.
 
Important information

It takes time to process your CAS request so please do not leave it to the last minute.

1. A CAS is only valid for six months from the date it is issued. So if you have not
started to prepare your documents or you do not have sufficient funds in your bank
account for a full 28 days then we would advise that you wait or email
internationalstudentadvice@plymouth.ac.uk so they can explain your options.
2. A CAS cannot be used more than once. If your visa is refused and you wish to
make another visa application you will need to request a new CAS. You will need to
state the reasons in the table below why your visa was refused.
3. If you have interrupted your studies and you are applying for entry clearance
from outside of the UK, you might be able to apply up to 6 months before the
course start date/start of term.
4. When you make your Student visa application you must include all 
documents required. Failure to do so could result in a visa refusal.
5. If your current visa is due to expire soon or has expired then you should
contact the ISA team urgently for advice.
6. In some circumstances i.e placement, transfer, you may be required to obtain new leave within a certain time period, or before you can commence that part of your course or transfer.

If you are certain that you can satisfy all of the Home Office requirements to
make a visa application then please answer ALL of the questions in the form
below

Please be aware that if the form is not fully complete than this could delay your CAS
being issued.

Personal and Passport Details

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Are you applying from within the UK? *
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Have you ever had your visa curtailed? *
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Have you had a visa refusal? *
Will you be bringing dependents with you to the UK? *
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 research potential properties and the associated cost of living that are available to rent before travelling to Plymouth and consider travelling on your own to secure suitable 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 *

University of Plymouth Course and Fee Details

Have you ever transferred course at the University of Plymouth? *
Are you a self-fee payer? * 🛈
Are you or have you ever been sponsored by an official sponsor? * 🛈
Have you informed them that you need to extend your visa?

Please note that this is your responsibility. Failure to do so can result in your studies being terminated if not agreed.

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Your study history in the UK

Have you studied anywhere else in the UK, except for studying with the University of Plymouth or with UPIC? *

Why do you need a CAS?

Please pick one reason *

Repeats or referred work

If you are applying for another CAS in order to undertake repeats or referred work and if the CAS is issued to you we expect you to provide your new immigration documents (new BRP card or digital visa share code) when prompted. You will also be expected to remain in the UK during the period of your repeats or re-submission work. No request for absence to leave the UK will be granted during this time, unless in exceptional circumstances. Please tick here to confirm you understand this *

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).

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Additional Information - Postgraduate Research (PGR) Students Only

Location of Study - PGR Students Only

Once I have obtained my Student visa I plan to remain in Plymouth for the remainder of my programme *

Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS)

If your programme requires ATAS clearance, you should apply for a new ATAS at least one month before you intend to make your visa application as the processing times for ATAS is approximately 30 days.
My programme of study requires an ATAS *
I have applied for my ATAS *
I confirm that I will now apply for my ATAS *
Please check the ATAS website for more information and to check your CAH3 code.

Your Student visa responsibilities

Please click on both links and read the information provided:
 
 
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I confirm that I have read the two statements above *
I understand that my acceptance of a CAS signifies my acceptance of the above conditions. *

Your declaration of consent

I hereby give my consent for an authorised staff member from the University of Plymouth (UoP) or University of Plymouth 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 UoP or UPIC, should this be required, and specifically relating to the following information: *
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 *
Please note the following points:
  1. Your engagement record will now be checked before a CAS will be issued to you. If it is not satisfactory the University may decide not to issue you with a further CAS, or may not issue it until your engagement is up to date. For a Postgraduate Research student we will require that all interactions in your GradBook record are fully completed to date.
  1. A CAS will not usually be issued if you have tuition fees debts.
  1. If you have been informed that you must apply outside the UK, then you may be requested to provide evidence i.e. flight ticket to show that you have left the UK and bank statements to support your entry clearance application.
  1. Requesting a CAS does not guarantee that one will be issued. As the Student visa sponsor, we are not obliged to issue a further CAS if we think you are breaching visa conditions, have poor engagement with studies, have tuition fee debts, cannot complete your studies within the study cap and if the course cannot now lead to an award for which you had your original visa.We will also consider your previous compliance with our instructions if, for example, we stopped sponsoring you on a previous visa and asked you to leave the UK. A further CAS may not be issued if you ignored our previous instructions and/or we reasonably believe you have not shown compliance with University and / or immigration requirements.
  1. You will be emailed when your CAS is ready.Thank You.

By requesting 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 visa 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 further CAS, it means we have assessed your continuing suitability to be sponsored under the Student route by the University of Plymouth and to continue with your studies. 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.

By signing my name in this box confirm that I have understood and agree to all of the above responsibilities, I understand that if I do not abide by these conditions my visa and enrolment may be cancelled and I also confirm this form was completed by myself *
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