Policy Statement
International students enrich our academic community, and their success in the UK depends on clear guidance and robust support throughout their journey.
The School is committed to fostering this success by ensuring compliance with UKVI regulations, issuing timely Confirmations of Acceptance for Studies (CAS), and monitoring academic engagement and attendance to meet visa requirements.
This policy provides clear guidance on the visa process and outlines the ongoing support available to help international students navigate their transition, thrive in their studies, and fully integrate into life in the UK.
Principles
- Compliance: Adhering strictly to the UK Government's immigration regulations and guidelines.
- Support: Offering guidance and support to international students during the visa application process.
- Accuracy: Ensuring all information provided to students and authorities is precise and current.
- Responsibility: Upholding the School’s duties as a sponsor and the student's responsibilities under their visa.
- Transparency: Making the Visa Sponsorship and CAS Policy details available and comprehensible to all stakeholders.
- Efficiency: Processing visa sponsorship and CAS requests in a timely and effective manner.
- Integrity: Maintaining the highest level of integrity in the management of immigration-related processes.
- Fairness: Applying the policy fairly and without discrimination to all eligible applicants.
- Privacy: Protecting the privacy and personal information of students during the visa application process.
- Clarity: Communicating the criteria and procedures for obtaining CAS clearly to prospective students.
- Assistance: Providing necessary assistance to students experiencing difficulties with visa processes.
- Monitoring: Regularly reviewing policy effectiveness and compliance with changing immigration laws and regulations.
Metrics and KPIs
The following metrics will be measured and regularly reviewed as key performance indicators for the School to ensure the effectiveness of this policy and associated operations.