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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New International Education Strategy renews UK commitment to welcome international students
20 January 2026
UKCISA’s response to the government’s International Education Strategy launched on 20 January 2026.
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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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UKCISA announce new leadership for Student Advisory Group in 2026
14 January 2026
Saida Alimdjanova and Alice (Tianjie) Liu appointed as Chair and Vice Chair.
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Anne Marie Graham to step down as UKCISA Chief Executive in spring 2026
13 January 2026
Chief Executive to leave role after seven years of leadership.
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HE England home fees: changes to British Overseas Territories and Chagossian descent category information
22 December 2025
UKCISA has updated its information about the requirements you need to meet if you want to pay 'home' fees on the basis of the categories for those with 'Residence in British overseas territories' and 'British Citizens of Chagossian descent'.
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UKCISA’s advocacy for reported problems in countries of departure
17 December 2025
Our advice and training team update members on their concerns and questions about this practice.
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