Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) Declaration

I confirm that the information I have given on this form is complete and true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

I understand that, in order for a CAS to be assigned, the University needs to be satisfied that:

• The course or further period of study complies with the Student visa regulations;
• My visa application is likely to be successful (and that if there are reasonable grounds for suspecting otherwise, e.g. insufficient funds are held, a CAS will not be issued);
• I will comply with the conditions of my Student visa (e.g. in relation to any work restriction);
• The supporting documents I have submitted with my application are genuine (and that if any documents are proven or suspected to be fraudulent, a CAS will not be issued);
• Where clearance under the Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) is required, I possess such clearance;
• I have not exceeded, or will not exceed (by the end of my course) the maximum amount of time permitted under Student visa regulations;
• The course I have applied for represents academic progression from the last course I studied on a Student Visa (and that if the University does not consider that academic progression can be justified, a CAS will not be issued);
• Where relevant, I have sufficient time to submit a Student visa application, travel to the UK, and complete enrolment formalities (including payment of requisite fees) prior to the enrolment deadline.

I confirm that I have read and understood the financial requirements for a Student visa application, and I understand that if I do not fully adhere to these guidelines my visa application is likely to be refused.

I understand that, under the conditions of my Student visa, my attendance and progress on my course will be monitored by the University, and that if I do not attend as required, I may be reported to UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).

I understand that, if I will be studying an undergraduate or postgraduate taught programme, the University’s expectation is that I will secure accommodation in the Cheltenham or Gloucester areas, or at very least within a reasonable, commutable distance from my home campus. I further understand that, should the location of my accommodation negatively impact my ability to meet the University’s attendance requirements, my visa sponsorship may be withdrawn.

I understand that the University reserves the right to withdraw my CAS in the event of non-compliance with the conditions of my visa or non-payment of fees, and that the University cannot be held responsible for any resulting visa refusals, loss of visa application fees, or loss of other fees as might be relevant.

I understand that current UKVI policy is to grant an extra seven days at the end of a course that is less than 6 months, an extra two months at the end of a course that is more than 6 months but less than 12 months, and an extra four months at the end of a course that is 12 months or more; and further that the University reserves the right to have visas amended in the event that additional leave granted at the end of the course is not in accord with this policy.

I understand that if I wish to submit my visa application inside the UK, I am required to submit through International Student Services; and further that the University reserves the right not to submit my application if it considers that evidence material to the application is missing, inadequate, or does not meet UKVI requirements.

I understand that the University cannot be held responsible if my, or my dependants’, visa applications are refused (for any reason) or returned invalid, nor for any resulting loss of visa application fees, or any other fees as might be relevant.

I understand that the University reserves the absolute right to discontinue sponsorship of my Student visa, at any time, if it considers that continuation of sponsorship poses a risk to its Sponsor Licence.

I understand that, if at any time I lose my leave to remain in the UK (for example, due to a visa refusal or rejection), the University is required by law to deregister me from my course of study and reserves the right to defer my studies.

I confirm that, in the event I am given exceptional permission to submit an in-country visa application myself or through a solicitor, I will forward my new visa to International Student Services within one week of it being issued to me. I understand that failure to present my new visa within this time period could result in me being deregistered from my course.

I give permission for all members of International Student Services to communicate with UKVI and the UK police regarding any aspect of my visa application or immigration status.