CAS For Continuing Students

Extending Your Student Route (previously Tier 4) Visa

Before you extend your Student Route (previously Tier 4) visa you will need a CAS number to support your Student Route (previously Tier 4) visa application form. You must request your CAS before you start to complete your visa application form as you will need to include key information as stated on your CAS statement, such as the unique CAS number that confirms Swansea University will remain your Student Route (previously Tier 4) sponsor.

Students cannot extend their Student Route (previously Tier 4) visa without having a valid CAS number. In addition to the CAS, students must also provide the UKVI with evidence that they hold sufficient funds to cover the course fees and monthly living costs for up to one year. This figure is set by the UKVI. For further advice and guidance on maintenance fees, please see Finances for student Visa

New CAS for Continuing Students

Continuing students wishing to extend or renew their Student Route visa (previously Tier 4) can apply for a new CAS number from Student Compliance Services (SCS).

When To Request A New CAS

If you are a continuing student wishing to extend your leave to complete your programme of study, it may be due to:

returning from a period of authorised suspension
repeating or resitting previously failed modules
transferring programme to an integrated degree programme
PhD extension due to extension of candidature / prepare for and undertake a viva voce examination / complete corrections (3, 6, 12 months) / re-submit thesis
transferring to another degree programme that requires further leave
needing additional time to receive your results within the validity of your new leave for the purpose of the Graduate Route

How To Request A New CAS Number

If you are applying to extend your leave inside the UK, you should request a CAS from Student Compliance Services three months before your current leave expires.

1	Please contact Student Compliance Services to request a CAS application at cas.compliance@swansea.ac.uk, including your full name and student number in the subject area of the email.
2	You will then be sent a CAS application that will need to be fully completed and returned at your convenience along with copies of your current passport and any UK visas used to study in the UK.
3	After submitting your CAS application and supporting documents, Student Compliance Services will implement the necessary checks to ensure that you meet current UKVI requirements prior to issuing the CAS statement.
4	If further evidence is required as this stage, a member of the team will be in contact to request the required information before proceeding to the final stages of the CAS process.
5	Once your CAS has been approved by Senior Management, your CAS will be assigned and information will be submitted to the Home Office.
6	You will then receive an email confirming your new CAS number, which can then be added to your online Student Route (previously Tier 4) application prior to submitting.

*The CAS issuance processing time can be extended when handling complex cases that require further inquiries or delays with collation of key documentation.

CAS Policy For Continuing Students Already Enrolled On A Programme Of Study

Our Policy governing the Student Visa sponsorship of current students pursues to maintain Swansea University’s compliance with the Home Office/UKVI Student Route (previously Tier 4) Sponsor Guidance. Any enrolled student that wishes to extend their Student Route visa, or switch into the Student Route category, must ensure they fulfil the requirements of the Home Office and Swansea University prior to a CAS being issued.