Members, help us track issues occurring during the summer surge
16 July 2026
We have created an issue tracker for members over the surge period, please log issues using this tracker to keep us up to date.
The deadline for Awards nominations has been extended! Nominate a student, colleague, team or institution by 10 August 2026.
News
Keep up-to-date with all of the latest from the sector, UKCISA updates and insight.
Highlights
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Student Sponsorship: tightened Basic Compliance Assessment metrics and new RAG rating now live
01 June 2026
We will continue to work closely with members, including UKCISA’s Immigration Compliance Network (ICN) to understand how these changes are operating in practice.
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UKCISA welcomes Education Committee report on the threat of insolvency to international students
14 May 2026
The Education Committee report reinforces need for joined-up policy and stronger protections for international students.
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Your questions answered: The visa brake for Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan announced March 2026
11 March 2026
What is the visa brake, and how will it affect me? We answer your questions.
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Student update: further observations about the recent Statement of Changes
11 March 2026
A few other things relevant to Students from the Statement of Changes released on 5 March 2026.
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Your questions answered: The visa brake for Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan announced March 2026
11 March 2026
What is the visa brake, and how will it affect me? We answer your questions.
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Members: share your examples of unreasonable reasons for refusal of permission following a credibility interview
05 February 2026
UKCISA invites members to share examples of unreasonable or highly subjective reasons for refusal of Student immigration permission following a credibility interview
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Home Office publishes findings from the survey of English language assessment methods
30 January 2026
Member update.
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Member update: engagement with the Home Office on FAQ edition 7
14 January 2026
An exclusive member update on our policy and advocacy work in relation to FAQ edition 7.
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Member update: Student sponsor compliance proposals
10 December 2025
UKCISA feeds back on government proposals of a Red-Amber-Green rating and tightening of Basic Compliance Assessment metrics
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