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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Our update on the UKVI credibility interview workshop
22 June 2026
An update for members on the UKVI credibility interview workshop.
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Meningococcal B disease vaccine for some new students
11 June 2026
The UK Government has announced there will be a vaccination programme to protect certain students from meningococcal B disease (“MenB”).
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Progress on meetings with UKVI to discuss credibility interviews
10 June 2026
Following our work on refusals on the basis of credibility interviews, we will soon be taking part in a workshop with UKVI.
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CEO member update: supporting our members and international students through advocacy and events
09 June 2026
Interim Chief Exec Heather Knight updates members on our work through BCA changes and upcoming events
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Renting in Scotland - Navigating the flat market
09 June 2026
Navigating the housing market as an international student? Hear from our #WeAreInternational Student Ambassador Lauren about her journey renting in Edinburgh, from preparation, all the way to moving.
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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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