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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CEO member update: policy, advocacy and events
17 February 2026
Chief Exec Anne Marie Graham shares an update on priorities at UKCISA
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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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HE England home fees: Afghanistan Response Route added
30 January 2026
Updated information about the requirements you need to meet if you want to pay 'home' fees on the basis of the 'Persons granted leave under the Afghan Schemes, and family' category
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Introductory webinar for school counselors, liaison and outreach teams
29 January 2026
Join our introductory webinar designed to strengthen understanding of the international student journey and provide critical updates.
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Your questions answered: the UK International Education Strategy 2026
20 January 2026
What is the IES? And how will it affect me? Our policy and immigration experts fill you in.
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