Visa Extensions

Extending your Student Visa in the UK

Students sponsored under the student visa route are expected to complete their course within the start and end dates stated on their Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).

If your course includes a resit or repeat that requires continued attendance and active engagement, you may be eligible to apply for a visa extension to complete your intended qualification.

Eligibility for a new CAS

In certain circumstances, the University may be able to issue a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS), as outlined in our CAS Policy.

Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) Policy.

Please be aware that the University will not be able to issue a new CAS to support a visa extension if any of the following circumstances apply:

• You have already submitted your final assessment and are awaiting results.
• There is insufficient time remaining under the student visa time limit to complete the course and achieve the intended qualification.
• You are required to undertake resits that are assessment only, with no requirement for in person attendance.
• You have outstanding tuition or accommodation fees owed to the University.
• Student visas cannot be extended solely for the purpose of awaiting results to support a Graduate Route visa application.
• Further sponsorship does not meet academic progression requirements.
• A CAS is requested solely for the purpose of attending graduation.
• You have been withdrawn or exited from your studies following a breach of university rules or regulations.

Submitting a request for a CAS

If you are satisfied that you meet the requirements outlined in the CAS Policy, please complete the CAS Request Form.

Once completed, email the form together with the supporting documentation listed below to internationalcompliance@wrexham.ac.uk.

The International Compliance Team will review your request and aim to provide an outcome within five working days.

• Proof of current address (document must be no longer than 28 days old)
• Copy of valid passport
• Right to study share code
• Evidence that you have been in the UK for a minimum of 12 months (this can be a copy of your stamped vignette) or
• Bank statements showing funds as per UKVI maintenance requirements. The statement must be no more than 31 days old, and the money must have been in your account for a minimum of 28 days.
• ATAS Certificate (if applicable to your programme of study)

If you have any questions or require further clarification on the information above, please contact internationalcompliance@wrexham.ac.uk.