📘 What is CAS Shield? How CAS Shield Works
CAS Shield is a digital platform used by many UK universities and their authorized education agents to manage the issuance of the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS). This is a mandatory document for international students who wish to apply for a UK Student Visa under the Student Route (previously known as Tier 4).
Created by Enroly, CAS Shield streamlines the pre-CAS process and ensures smoother communication between universities, students, and agents. The platform helps reduce delays and document errors, leading to faster CAS issuance and visa success.
🔍 How Does CAS Shield Work?
- Step 1: Student receives an offer (conditional or unconditional) from a UK university.
- Step 2: University sends an invitation to join CAS Shield via email.
- Step 3: Student logs in and fills out required information in the portal.
- Step 4: Student uploads important documents such as passport, financial proof, academic records, etc.
- Step 5: University verifies documents and may conduct a credibility interview (if required).
- Step 6: Once everything is approved, the university issues the CAS letter for visa application.
✅ Why is CAS Shield Important?
- Centralized document management for faster processing
- Helps avoid errors or missing data
- Tracks real-time progress of your CAS preparation
- Improves visa approval success with pre-checks
📝 Sample CAS Shield Questionnaire
1. Personal Information
- Full Name (as on passport)
- Date of Birth
- Nationality
- Passport Number
- Passport Expiry Date
2. Contact Details
- Current Address (in home country)
- Email Address
- Phone Number
3. Previous UK Visa History
- Have you ever applied for a UK visa before? (Yes/No)
- If yes, type of visa, date, and outcome (granted/refused)
4. Previous Study Information
- Have you studied in the UK before? (Yes/No)
- If yes, institution, course name, dates, and completion status
5. Immigration History
- Any visa refusals? (Yes/No)
- Any visa overstays? (Yes/No)
- Any criminal convictions? (Yes/No)
6. Course Information
- Course name, start date, end date, university name
7. English Language Requirements
- Type of English test (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, etc.)
- Overall score and date of exam
8. Financial Evidence
- Source of funds (Self/Parent/Sponsor)
- Total funds available
- Funds held for at least 28 days? (Yes/No)
9. Intentions and Motivation
- Why this course?
- Why this university?
- What are your future career plans?
💡 Pro Tip
- Fill out your CAS Shield form carefully and double-check all uploaded documents to reduce delays and improve CAS issuance time.
