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How to get your CAS

If you need a student visa to study at Northeastern University London, you must obtain a Confirmation of Acceptance for Study (CAS) before you apply for your student visa

Your Confirmation of Acceptance for Study (CAS)

Your CAS is an electronic reference document that Northeastern University London produces and is required for your visa application.

Your CAS contains information about you and your programme of study. It advises UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) that Northeastern University London is sponsoring your visa for the duration of your programme of study.

Northeastern University London’s Visa Compliance Team is here to support you every step of the way and will explain to you the specific documentation and information we require to issue your CAS.

It’s important to note that it can take a month or two to prepare your documentation, so we strongly recommend that you start collating your documents as soon as you accept your offer to study at Northeastern University London.

Four steps to get your CAS

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1. Pay your deposit

If you will be studying for a degree awarded by Northeastern University London, you must pay your deposit of £3,000 before we can issue your CAS.

You’ll find details of how to pay your deposit here.


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2. Register for Enroly

Enroly CAS Shield is our secure, online portal for the CAS issuance process and you will need to register with Enroly to facilitate the issuance of your CAS.

Undergraduate students

Once you accept your offer to study at Northeastern University London, you will receive an email from Enroly CAS Shield inviting you to register and begin the CAS process. Please register as soon as possible and follow the instructions provided.

Postgraduate students

You must pay your deposit before we can commence the CAS process. Once you have paid your deposit you will receive an email from Enroly CAS Shield inviting you to register and begin the CAS process. Please register as soon as possible and follow the instructions provided.

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3. Submit your documentation

Send the documentation, listed below, to Northeastern University London via Enroly CAS Shield.

  • Passport
  • Evidence of qualifications
  • Proof of proficiency in English language (if required)
  • Financial documentation
  • Tuberculosis certificate (if required)

All documentation must meet UKVI specifications. Detailed guidelines can be found here.

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4. Respond promptly to any correspondence from the Visa Compliance team

The documentation requirements of the UKVI can be very specific and take some time to collate, so we ask that you check your emails regularly and respond to any emails promptly. You will need to submit all the required documents that meet UK Visas and Immigration requirements.

These emails may come from nulondon@cas-shield.com and visa@nulondon.ac.uk email address and we strongly recommend that you add these emails to your safe list to ensure you do not miss out on important communications.


FAQs

How do I request a CAS?

Enroly CAS Shield is our secure, online portal for the CAS issuance process and you will need to register with Enroly to facilitate the issuance of your CAS.

Once you have accepted your offer (and if you are a master’s degree student paid your deposit), you will receive an email from Enroly CAS Shield inviting you to register and begin the CAS process. Please register as soon as possible and follow the instructions provided. 

How do I pay my deposit?

Information on how to pay your deposit can be found in your offer letter provided to you by the Admissions team or here.

What if my documents are not in English?


The translation must meet all the following UKVI requirements:

  • include the translator/translations company’s contact details.
  • be made by a professional translator or translation company, and
  • include confirmation from the translator that it is an accurate translation of the original documents, and
  • include the date of the translation; and
  • include the translator’s full name and signature OR the full name and signature of an authorised official of the translation company; and
What happens to my deposit if my CAS is not issued?

For information regarding the refunds of CAS Deposits for unsuccessful candidates, please read our Cancellation, Withdrawal, Refund and Compensation Policy.

When will you issue my CAS?

For your CAS to be issued:

  • Your offer to study at Northeastern University London must be unconditional
  • Your deposit must have been paid in full


This can cause delays, so we advise you to contact the Visa Compliance Team as soon as you have accepted your offer and we can start the CAS process.

What if I am using my parent’s or legal guardian’s bank account?

The letter must confirm:


Please see an example letter below:


(This letter must be an original document with an original signature.  If it is not in English, it must be accompanied by a professional English translation.)

Entry Clearance Officer
UKVI

 
[Your parent’s /legal guardian(s) address]
[your parent’s / legal guardian(s) phone number]
[your parent’s/ legal guardian(s) email address if they have one]

[Date of letter]  

To Whom It May Concern:

I, [your parent’s/ legal guardian(s) name], confirm that I will be financially supporting [student’s name] during their studies in the U.K. They will study [name of your course] at Northeastern University London, until [end date of your course]. 

I give unconditional consent for them to use my finances throughout the duration of their studies. 

If you require any further information, you can contact me on the details above.   

Kind regards, 

[Your parent’s/ legal guardian(s) signature and name in English] 

[your parent’s/ legal guardian(s) signature and name in their own language]


Proof of Relationship



The applicant must provide evidence of their relationship with their parents or legal guardian who have provided consent in support of their application. This can be in the form of a copy of one of the following documents:

  • an official birth certificate that shows the names of the applicant’s parents.
  • a certificate of adoption that shows the name of the applicant’s parents or legal guardian.
  • a court or government-issued document naming the applicant’s legal guardian or establishing the sole responsibility of one parent.



Equivalent documents will not always be formatted in the same way, there is some regional variation in how these documents are presented. Provided the document contains the required information and is in English or is accompanied by a verified translation, the document can be accepted.

What documentation is required for a CAS?

You will need to provide a copy of all the qualifications detailed in your offer letter with an official translation (where applicable).

You must have passed all your examinations, met your offer requirements, and have provided us with your official results from the awarding body. Provisional results are not acceptable for CAS and Visa purposes.

Your certificate or transcript must clearly show all the following information:

  • your name.
  • the title of the award or course.
  • the date of the award.
  • the name of the academic/awarding institution.

Proof of proficiency in English language



To show proof of funds to obtain your CAS you may use the following documents:

  • Bank statement
  • Bank letter
  • Educational loan
  • Other documentation which may be requested by our visa team

If you have any questions regarding financial requirements, please email visa@nulondon.ac.uk.