Guidance

Miscellaneous CAS functions: SMS manual 6

A step-by-step manual to using miscellaneous confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS) functions.

• From: UK Visas and Immigration
• Published: 10 January 2013
• Last updated: 8 September 2026
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  1. 8 September 2026

     Added a link to the new manual 13 and updated the glossary.

  2. 16 December 2025

     Removed references to premium customer service.

  3. 26 June 2025

     Guidance updated to reflect changes to the Sponsor Management System.

  4. 10 July 2024

     Screenshots in pdf version updated.

  5. 11 October 2021

     Updated in line with changes to the Immigration Rules on 11 October 2021.

  6. 24 May 2021

     Updated version of the guidance published.

  7. 1 December 2020

     Updated version of the guide published.

  8. 6 April 2015

     Updated guidance.

  9. 16 July 2014

     Updated guidance.

  10. 7 April 2014

      Updated document.

  11. 10 January 2013

      First published.

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SMS manual 6: Miscellaneous CAS functions (accessible)

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SMS manual 6: Miscellaneous CAS functions

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To help sponsors with all other functions of CAS such as managing batches of CAS, managing pre-stored addresses for use when creating CAS, transferring ownership of CAS, printing CAS and exporting CAS.