What is a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)?

To apply for a Student Visa (formally Tier 4), you must have a CAS from JCA Academy.  You should note that as the CAS is electronic, and has a unique reference number that you will need to put on your visa application. Once you have satisfied the conditions for a CAS, we will issue you a CAS Statement which details your CAS number. It also includes all the information that we have based the decision on, which may help you in your visa application.

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To apply for a Student Visa (formally Tier 4), you must have a CAS from JCA Academy.  You should note that as the CAS is electronic, and has a unique reference number that you will need to put on your visa application. Once you have satisfied the conditions for a CAS, we will issue you a CAS Statement which details your CAS number. It also includes all the information that we have based the decision on, which may help you in your visa application.

How you will receive your CAS will depend on whether you are an applicant or a current student extending your visa for your current course.

Once you have received your CAS, the first thing that you should do is check all the information on your CAS statement is correct. If there are any discrepancies in your CAS, you should inform us as soon as possible. You should not use the CAS if any of the information is incorrect. Your visa application may be refused if there are any discrepancies between the information used by us and the information on your application form. When you have received your CAS, and meet all other visa requirements, you can apply for your visa.

Please note that each unique CAS number can only be used once. If your visa application is refused, or you have already used your CAS number for a previous application you will need to request a new CAS number for any new applications.

The assignment of a CAS does not guarantee success in securing a Student Route visa, although the Academy will assist students to make a successful application, but the Academy is not responsible for any decisions made by the Home Office and does not accept liability for any sponsored student failing to obtain a visa and/or consequences, loss (whether financial or otherwise) of such failure; nor is the Academy liable for the consequences of refusing to assign a CAS. A CAS will be assigned to eligible students and made available to them. A CAS will only be given directly to the student.

The Academy may make any additional checks if deems necessary to ensure that it only sponsors genuine students who will successfully obtain a visa. Such checks may include but are not limited to, UKVI eligibility check, reviewing bank statements/financial documents, requesting copies of previous visas, and requesting details of any CAS assigned by previous institutions.

New Applicants
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Applicant can request for a CAS when you have met the following requirements:
  • You hold an unconditional offer and have firmly accepted it (you will receive the unconditional offer when you fulfil all academic requirements).
  • You have provided all documents, requested by admission department.
  • You have paid at least your minimum deposit see tuition fee policy for more detail or contact finance@jca.ac.uk
Before we issue your CAS, we may contact you to check that you have prepared all the information that you need to apply for your visa.
Current Students
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Students who require a CAS to continue on their course must request a CAS. You must submit your CAS request more than 4 weeks before your application is required, or if you are requesting a CAS towards the end of your course at least 8 weeks. Applications submitted outside of these deadlines will be processed where possible but a CAS would not be guaranteed. Applicants and continuing students are required to submit any requested documents before the we will issue a CAS.