General information, not a personal recommendation
Use these guides to understand published UK immigration requirements and questions to check. Confirm the current rule on GOV.UK and obtain regulated advice for your own circumstances.
What this evidence is for
The purpose matters more than the document name
To provide the electronic reference and course information issued by a licensed student sponsor.
What the evidence may need to show
Useful features
- CAS reference number
- Sponsor and course details
- Course dates and level
- Fees paid or accommodation information where recorded
Problems to notice early
Common evidence gaps
- CAS details differ from the application
- CAS used after it is no longer valid
- Applicant misunderstands information shown on the CAS
- Required supporting evidence is omitted because it is not listed on the CAS
01
Start with the rule
Identify the fact the route requires the applicant to prove.
02
Match the evidence
Check issuer, content, date, format and required period.
03
Check consistency
Names, addresses, dates and figures should agree across the application.
Primary source
Confirm the current evidence rule
Personal circumstances?
Verify a regulated professional →Know when a guide is no longer enough
Eligibility assessments, evidence reviews, application preparation and representation should be handled by a suitably regulated professional.