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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UKCISA shortlisted for PIEoneer Student Support Award 2026
07 May 2026
Proud to be a finalist in the Student Support category, recognising our contribution to supporting international students and those who work with them.
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Stop Press: consolidating understanding in an ever-changing immigration landscape
07 May 2026
Our Policy Adviser and Interim Head of Advice reflects on UKCISA’s flagship Stop Press training, and the importance of the sector navigating increasingly complex changes together.
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UKCISA asks students to share their experiences of English language testing
30 April 2026
Your feedback will help inform future discussions with universities, policy makers and the wider sector about how students are supported before and after they arrive in the UK.
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From Goa to York: adapting to different academic systems as an international student
24 April 2026
#WeAreInternational Student Ambassador Navin Vinod Shirodkar tells us about his experiences studying as an undergraduate and postgraduate in the UK.
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Culture Shock in the Academic Sphere: Adjusting and finding the resources to support you through the exam season
24 April 2026
#WeAreInternational Ambassador Lauren Bouvier shares her experiences of the differences between US and UK academic expectations.
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Nominate a student, colleague, team or institution for the #WeAreInternational Awards 2026
22 April 2026
Join UKCISA in recognising the outstanding achievements of international students and everyone who supports them across the UK.
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