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šŸ“¢ **Common CAS Mistakesā€”Navigating Course Dates and Hours Per Week**

Writer's picture: Timothy Brogan-ShawTimothy Brogan-Shaw

Updated: Feb 25, 2024




Hello everyone! Thanks for joining me for another week of UKVI compliance discussions. Today, we're focusing on common mistakes made when filling out the CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies), specifically regarding course start and end dates, and hours per week for child students.


šŸ“† Course Start and End Dates


1ļøāƒ£ Start Date: Always enter the actual date the student will start the course, and it can't be a date in the past. If the student is starting late, input the CAS creation date as the start date and clarify the actual start date in the 'sponsor note' section.


2ļøāƒ£ End Date: This should align with what's listed on your website or prospectus.


3ļøāƒ£ Latest Acceptance Date: Provide a realistic date by which the student must enrolā€”ideally, the first day back after the first half-term. If the student doesn't enrol by this date, report the delay through the SMS and provide a new start date.


āš ļø Child Students - Hours Per Week


For child students in full-time education, ensure you tick 'full time' and input '0' in the hours field. This field is generally reserved for Students (General), who need to specify their hours per week (e.g., 25 hours).


šŸ’” Why This Matters


Avoiding these common mistakes not only maintains compliance but also ensures a smoother transition for your international students. So, be meticulous with your CAS entries!


šŸ“¬ Questions or Future Topics?


Your feedback shapes these discussions! Drop a comment below or send me a private message for topics you'd like to see in future posts.


šŸ”œ What's Coming Up Next?


Next week, we'll delve into the all-important "Evidence Used to Obtain Offer" section. Make sure to tune inā€”you won't want to miss it!

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