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Final phase of Tier 4 is launched

Monday, 22nd February 2010

We have today implemented the final phase of the points-based system's student tier. This has resulted in two major changes for Tier 4 sponsors.

Visa letters have become obsolete

From today, all potential Tier 4 students applying to us from inside or outside the UK must use a confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS) in their application. All applications that do not contain a CAS will fall for refusal.

Mandatory reporting on students who have been assigned a CAS

Sponsors now must report via the sponsorship management system (SMS) on students who have used a CAS in an application to us

For more information click on the link below:

http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2010/February/final-phase-tier-4-launched