The University will apply to the UKVI for a student’s CAS number once the student has been accepted to study on one of their courses. It is a unique 14-digit number and very important for several reasons:

• Visa Application: To apply for a Tier 4 (General) Student Visa, the student must include their CAS number in the application. Without it, the visa application won’t be processed.
• Document Verification: It’s used by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to cross-reference the application details with the information provided by the student’s chosen institution.
• Financial Requirements: The CAS letter contains vital information about tuition fees, paid amount and living costs. This helps UKVI assess the financial eligibility of the student for the visa.
• Study Confirmation: It has information about the course, duration and license number of the educational sponsor.
• English Language Assessment: It mentions how the institution has made assessment of student’s English language ability to study in the UK.

To obtain a CAS letter, one need to follow these steps:

• Academic Marksheets and Transcript: The student should have your academic mark sheets and transcripts, demonstrating that one meets the academic requirements for the chosen course.
• Valid Financial Documentation: One must typically need to provide evidence of sufficient funds to cover tuition fees and living expenses for their intended duration of study.
• TB Test Report: Provide a valid TB test report as part of your visa application.
• Passport: Ensure the student has a valid passport and it will be checked during the visa application process.

Meeting these requirements is essential to successfully request a CAS letter, which is a critical step in your UK student visa application process.