What can we offer?

The rules and regulations surrounding visa application are subject to regular changes and updates. Brexit has put extra pressure on schools as the number of visa applications has increased to include EU and well as non-EU nationals, creating an increased workload and the need for greater understanding of the process and the potential pitfalls.

Failure to follow appropriate procedures put schools at risk of losing not only their sponsorship status but also the international pupils that they have sponsored. Management of visa application systems can be an extra burden of responsibility as it requires an in-depth understanding of every level of the process.

There are several important steps involved and we can help at any stage or indeed, complete the whole process on behalf of schools and students. These steps include:

For the student

  • We take responsibility for completing all the necessary paperwork
  • We check the validity of all the obligatory supporting documents needed for the application and can help to acquire any extra documentation required
  • We can act as the representative on behalf of the student in any dealings with the Home Office
  • Once a school place has been confirmed, we can assist with CAS, (Confirmation of Acceptance for studies)
  • We offer a full record-keeping and data service ensuring that applications remain UKVI compliant
  • A 24-hour helpline is available

For educational establishments

  • We can manage the entire process on your behalf
  • We can maintain records and data to ensure compliance
  • We can provide evidence for any inspections
  • We can advise schools when we feel it is appropriate to release the CAS, providing protection for establishments and minimising the risk of refusal
  • We can liaise with the appropriate authorities such as the UKVI and act on your behalf in inspections
  • We can offer compliance training for staff
  • We offer regular updates and information on any changes of policy or regulations
  • We offer a 24/7 support helpline

Step 01

Student is informed to contact ICSSA to start the student visa application process on school’s offer.

Step 02

School will inform ICSSA of the student’s details once the offer has been accepted and the deposit payment has been made.

Step 03

ICSSA liaise with the family to check all the supporting documents are available to prepare the visa application.

Step 04

ICSSA invite school to issue CAS only when we are confident that the application and all supporting documents are compliant with UKVI policy guidance and immigration rules.

Step 05

ICSSA provide bespoke immigration advice to student/parents on their visa application and submission.

Step 06

ICSSA will ensure that only those visa applications that can legitimately be submitted are forwarded, thus protecting the refusal rate and school’s Student visa sponsor licences.

Step 07

ICSSA will invoice school once the student has received Visa, or the student decides not to proceed with the application for any reason.

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